Segments - Mining Renewable Energy Systems Market by Type (Biomass, Solar, Biofuel, Geothermal, Wind, and Others), Application (On-grid, Off-grid, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global mining renewable energy systems market size was USD 5.6 Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 12.85 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 9.67% during 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the increasing mining activities across the globe.
Increasing carbon footprint due to global mining operations is anticipated to boost the mining renewable energy market during the forecast period. Mining operations require consistent and reliable power backup to maintain a smooth workflow. This directly impacts the market, as renewable energy is a reliable source of electricity for intensive mining operations that cut power costs and minimize the carbon footprint. Moreover, a rapid surge in the demand for energy transition metals, such as cobalt, nickel, and lithium, is anticipated to boost the market during the forecast period. For instance,
According to the data published on July 11, 2023, by the International Energy Agency (IEA), the spurring demand for energy transition metals has generated a great revenue of USD 320 billion in 2022, which has consequently boosted the global mining industry.
Mining operations, such as drilling & excavation, and ore extraction, consume a large amount of electricity. This consequently creates a huge carbon footprint. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the mining industry contributes to 80% of global carbon emissions, due to their dependency on power for everyday operations. Thus, governing bodies are focusing on mining businesses to ensure compliance with stringent regulations on greenhouse emissions.
The COVID-19 pandemic hindered the market.The migration of workers due to preventive measures imposed by the government, such as social distancing, forced the mining industry to cease operation. Various industries had temporarily shut down their operations to prevent the spread of the virus. This consequently reduced the demand for minerals and ores across several end-use industries, which restrained the market. However, the market gradually resumed its operations, as the vaccination began in the latter phase of the pandemic, which helped the key players to recover from losses.
Increasing environmental concerns due to mining activitiesis driving the market. Mining activities around the world consume large amount of energy. According to the data by the World Counts, the mining industry consume around 10% of global energy and is among the major sources of CO2 emissions. Thus,the increasing awareness regarding environmental hazards caused by the mining industry is projected to boost the market during the assessment period.
Inconsistent supply of power generated from non-conventional sources of energy hinders the market. The non-conventional sources of energy, such as solar, wind, and sea tides, are majorly dependent upon the seasonal availability of these resources, causing power shortages during adverse weather conditions, such as in winter and monsoons. Furthermore, insufficient energy conversion in the evening and night leads to power outages, thereby hampering the market during the forecast period.
Technological advancements in harnessing energy are anticipated to provide substantial opportunities inthe market. Solar PV systems and windmills are widely adopted green energy sources across the globe.However, the system lags to generatea sufficient amount of power during adverse weather conditions, such as monsoon. Thus, increasing the energy-harnessing capabilities of clean energy sources is essential to boost efficiency.
The market report includes an assessment of the market trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Mining Renewable Energy Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Biomass, Solar, Biofuel, Geothermal, Wind, and Others) and Application (On-grid, Off-grid, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, MarketTrends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Black & Veatch Holding Company; Blueleaf Energy; Cambridge Energy Ltd.; CRONIMET Holding GmbH; Downer Group; Enel Spa; General Electric; Hanwha Group; JUWI; Nuance Energy Group, Inc.; Siemens; and SR ENERGY |
Based on type, the mining renewable energy systems market is divided into biomass, solar, biofuel, geothermal, wind, and others. The solar energy segment is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period due to the efficient power generation capabilities of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Solar energy is available in abundance everywhere. The system is cost-effective to install for industrial settings, compared to the other green sources.
It is a sustainable source of electricity and its setup is consumer-centric, as it reduces the chances of shock hazards. A majority of mining sites are located at the plateau areas.This enables uninterrupted access to sunlight. The reliable electricity backup and uninterrupted power supply ensure smooth workflow ofthe mining industries, which is anticipated to drive the segment during the forecast period.
Based on application, the global market is segregated into on-grid, off-grid, and others. The off-grid segment is projected to register a high CAGR during the forecast period owing to the consistent power supply provided by the system. The mining industry uses a huge amount of electricity to run everyday operations, and, therefore requires an uninterrupted power supply. The grid is installed virtually,thereby making the user independent of interruptions such as power outages. The off-grid system is a cost-effective power solution for both residential as well as industrial users.
In terms of region, the global mining renewable energy systems market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to hold a major share of the market during the forecast period owing to the increasing mining activities in the region. Countries such as China, India, the Philippines, and Australia are the leading countries in mining. The increasing initiatives taken by the regional governments to limit the emission of CO2 in the environment are anticipated to drive the market in the region.For instance,
According to the data published on October 30, 2023, China is the major exporter of rare earths. China exported about USD 653.4 million worth of rare earths in 2021.
North America is expected to dominate the market during the projection period due to the growing demand for metals, such as iron, copper, coal, gold, and silver. For instance,
According to the report published on October 30, 2023, the US exported copper worth USD 3 billion in 2022 and ranked as the world’s 7th largest copper ore exporter.
Countries such as the US, Canada, and Mexico have advanced industrial infrastructure and supply chain & distribution networks. Moreover, the presence of renowned key players in the region is anticipated to drive the market during the forecast period.
The mining renewable energy systems market has been segmented based on
Key players competing in the global mining renewable energy systems market are Black & Veatch Holding Company; Blueleaf Energy; Cambridge Energy Ltd.; CRONIMET Holding GmbH; Downer Group; Enel Spa; General Electric; Hanwha Group; JUWI; Nuance Energy Group, Inc.; Siemens; and SR ENERGY.
These companies adopted development strategies, including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, product launches, and production expansion, to cater to customers worldwide. For instance,
On December 1, 2023, Cambridge Energy Ltd., a global manufacturer of renewable solar energy solutions, announced the deployment of NOMAD by Cross Boundary Energy to simplify the deployment of solar solutions for mining and resources operations in Australia.