Global Micro-CHP Market to Reach € 1billion In 2012

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Global Micro-CHP Market to Reach € 1billion In

2012

PR Newswire

EDINBURGH, July 6, 2012

EDINBURGH

,

July 6, 2012

/PRNewswire/ --

The global micro-CHP market grew 38% to €466 million in 2011 and further

growth to €1 billion is expected in 2012, according to the Annual Micro-CHP

report from industry analysts Delta-ee. This is despite the challenges posed by

the continuing global economic crisis.

Demand for fuel cell micro-CHP products has intensified in

Japan

- where April

and June saw as many systems being sold as in the whole of the previous year -

while the German market has become a burgeoning 'hot spot' of activity in

Europe

.

Changes in the political and regulatory landscape in each country - both of

which support a move towards decentralised energy generation - have been

critical factors behind these trends. If micro-CHP fulfils its potential, the

manufacturers and developers in

Germany

and

Japan

will be well positioned to

become the global leaders in the industry.

Key findings of the annual report are as follows:

Global market grows in size, installed capacity, and value - almost exclusively due to

demand in

Japan

and

Germany

;

Market showing consistent year-on-year growth despite tough economic conditions;

Dramatic increase in fuel cell micro-CHP sales in

Japan

, which also saw the first

launch of an exciting new version of the technology (SOFC);

Surge in new micro-CHP systems being launched: eight products commercialised in

2011 (six in

Germany

and two in

Japan

).

Micro-CHP enables consumers to heat their homes and simultaneously

generate low carbon electricity that can be used within the home or exported

to the grid. It can save consumers money and contribute to

Europe's

transition

to a low carbon economy, while also supporting the growth of renewables, heat

pumps and electric vehicles by helping to balance supply & demand and

stabilise the electricity grid.

Scott Dwyer, a Senior Analyst at Delta-ee commented:

"It is encouraging to see growing sales and new market entrants. However, it

seems likely that sales will be focussed in only two countries (

Germany

and

Japan

) going into 2013. The challenge for companies remains how to cross the

'chasm' - between the innovators and early adopters - and move through the

niches into higher volumes. For this to happen, government support and

financial incentives remain of critical importance."

More information on sales figures is available from http://www.delta-ee.com.

About Delta-ee

Delta-ee provides commercial insight and market expertise in decentralised

energy and low carbon strategies. With in-depth expertise of the European

micro-CHP industry, the company has been tracking the micro-CHP markets

and technologies since 2004. Delta-ee supports clients through providing

strategic insight and rigorous analysis on market size, competitive landscape,

regulatory environment, and potential for future growth. Clients include many

of the major heating equipment manufacturers, energy companies, and

technology developers from around the globe.

For more information, contact: Andy Bradley, Director of Business

Development, Delta-ee, [e-mail] , [phone]