Summary

KEY FINDINGS
The Japan biomass power market is evaluated to develop with a CAGR of 6.89% over the forecasting years of 2024 to 2032, reaching a revenue of $9828.23 million by 2032. In terms of volume, the market was valued at 84.89 million MWh in 2023 and is set to reach 174.83 million MWh by 2032, growing with a CAGR of 8.45% during the forecasted period.
MARKET INSIGHTS
The Japan biomass power market is anticipated to experience significant growth over the forecasting years, driven by increasing energy demand, supportive government policies, and a focus on renewable energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The country’s commitment to diversifying its energy mix, especially after the Fukushima disaster, has led to greater investment in biomass power generation. The abundant availability of biomass feedstocks—such as agricultural residues, forestry by-products, and municipal waste—also contributes to market expansion. However, challenges such as high initial capital investments, supply chain complexities, and competition from other renewable energy sources may hinder market growth.
Japan is a significant player in the Asia-Pacific biomass power market, with government initiatives and technological advancements driving its progress. According to the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Japan aims to increase its renewable energy share in the power generation mix to 22-24% by 2030, with biomass power playing a crucial role in achieving this target.
SEGMENTATION ANALYSIS
The Japan biomass power market is segmented into feedstock, technology, and application. The technology segment is further divided into combustion, anaerobic digestion, gasification, co-firing and CHP, and landfill gas (LFG).
Co-firing & combined heat and power (CHP) is a significant technology segment in the Japan biomass power market. Co-firing involves burning biomass along with coal or other fossil fuels in existing power plants, allowing for the gradual integration of biomass into the energy mix without the need for entirely new infrastructure. This method reduces greenhouse gas emissions by substituting a portion of fossil fuels with renewable biomass feedstocks.
Combined heat and power (CHP), also known as cogeneration, is the simultaneous production of electricity and heat from a single fuel source, such as biomass. CHP systems are highly efficient, capturing and utilizing heat that would otherwise be wasted in electricity generation. In Japan, CHP systems are widely adopted in industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and district heating systems, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing overall energy costs.
COMPETITIVE INSIGHTS
Key companies operating in the Japan biomass power market include Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, Ramboll Group AS, etc.
Hitachi Zosen Corporation, headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a leading engineering and manufacturing company specializing in environmental systems, industrial plants, infrastructure, and machinery. The company has a significant presence in the biomass power market, particularly in the development and construction of waste-to-energy and biomass power plants.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. RESEARCH SCOPE & METHODOLOGY
1.1. STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2. METHODOLOGY
1.3. ASSUMPTIONS & LIMITATIONS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. MARKET SIZE & ESTIMATES
2.2. COUNTRY SNAPSHOT
2.3. COUNTRY ANALYSIS
2.4. SCOPE OF STUDY
2.5. CRISIS SCENARIO ANALYSIS
2.6. MAJOR MARKET FINDINGS
2.6.1. SOLID BIOMASS WAS FOUND TO BE THE MOST WIDELY USED FEEDSTOCK
2.6.2. COMBUSTION IS THE LEADING TECHNOLOGY IN THE BIOMASS MARKET
2.6.3. INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS ARE BOOSTING BIOMASS UTILIZATION
2.6.4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS ARE FUELING MARKET EXPANSION
3. MARKET DYNAMICS
3.1. KEY DRIVERS
3.1.1. IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED BIOMASS CONVERSION TECHNOLOGIES
3.1.2. REGULATORY AND POLICY REFORMS ARE ENCOURAGING MARKET GROWTH
3.1.3. SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES ARE PROPELLING INCREASED DEMAND FOR BIOMASS POWER
3.2. KEY RESTRAINTS
3.2.1. COMPETITION FROM OTHER SECTORS IN SECURING FEEDSTOCK SUPPLY
3.2.2. REQUIREMENT OF SUBSTANTIAL INITIAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT FOR BIOMASS ENERGY PLANTS
4. KEY ANALYTICS
4.1. PARENT MARKET ANALYSIS
4.2. KEY TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
4.2.1. UPGRADATION OF EXISTING POWER PLANTS BY INCORPORATING BIOENERGY WITH CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE
4.2.2. COMBINING BIOENERGY WITH OTHER RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS
4.3. PESTLE ANALYSIS
4.3.1. POLITICAL
4.3.2. ECONOMICAL
4.3.3. SOCIAL
4.3.4. TECHNOLOGICAL
4.3.5. LEGAL
4.3.6. ENVIRONMENTAL
4.4. PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
4.4.1. BUYERS POWER
4.4.2. SUPPLIERS POWER
4.4.3. SUBSTITUTION
4.4.4. NEW ENTRANTS
4.4.5. INDUSTRY RIVALRY
4.5. GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING
4.5.1. GROWTH PROSPECT MAPPING FOR JAPAN
4.6. MARKET MATURITY ANALYSIS
4.7. MARKET CONCENTRATION ANALYSIS
4.8. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
4.8.1. FEEDSTOCK PROCUREMENT
4.8.2. FEEDSTOCK PROCESSING AND PREPARATION
4.8.3. POWER GENERATION THROUGH CONVERSION TECHNOLOGIES
4.8.4. TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION TO END-USER
4.9. KEY BUYING CRITERIA
4.9.1. FEEDSTOCK AVAILABILITY
4.9.2. CAPITAL INVESTMENT AND RELATED COSTS
4.9.3. TECHNOLOGICAL FEASIBILITY
4.9.4. REGULATORY AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
4.10. JAPAN BIOMASS POWER MARKET REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
5. MARKET BY FEEDSTOCK (IN TERMS OF REVENUE: $ MILLION & IN TERMS OF VOLUME: MILLION MWH)
5.1. SOLID BIOMASS
5.1.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.1.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.2. LIQUID BIOMASS
5.2.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.2.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.3. BIOGAS
5.3.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.3.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
5.4. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
5.4.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
5.4.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6. MARKET BY TECHNOLOGY
6.1. COMBUSTION
6.1.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
6.1.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6.2. ANAEROBIC DIGESTION
6.2.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
6.2.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6.3. GASIFICATION
6.3.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
6.3.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6.4. CO-FIRING AND CHP
6.4.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
6.4.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
6.5. LANDFILL GAS (LFG)
6.5.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
6.5.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
7. MARKET BY APPLICATION
7.1. INDUSTRIAL
7.1.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
7.1.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
7.2. COMMERCIAL
7.2.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
7.2.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
7.3. RESIDENTIAL
7.3.1. MARKET FORECAST FIGURE
7.3.2. SEGMENT ANALYSIS
8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
8.1. KEY STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
8.1.1. MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
8.1.2. PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS
8.1.3. PARTNERSHIPS & AGREEMENTS
8.1.4. BUSINESS EXPANSIONS AND DIVESTITURES
8.2. COMPANY PROFILES
8.2.1. DRAX GROUP PLC
8.2.1.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
8.2.1.2. PRODUCTS
8.2.1.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
8.2.2. ENEL GREEN POWER
8.2.2.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
8.2.2.2. PRODUCTS
8.2.2.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
8.2.3. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
8.2.3.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
8.2.3.2. PRODUCTS
8.2.3.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
8.2.4. HITACHI ZOSEN CORPORATION
8.2.4.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
8.2.4.2. PRODUCTS
8.2.4.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
8.2.5. MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD
8.2.5.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
8.2.5.2. PRODUCTS
8.2.5.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
8.2.6. RAMBOLL GROUP AS
8.2.6.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
8.2.6.2. PRODUCTS
8.2.6.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES
8.2.7. SIEMENS ENERGY AG
8.2.7.1. COMPANY OVERVIEW
8.2.7.2. PRODUCTS
8.2.7.3. STRENGTHS & CHALLENGES