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A gas powered generator offers several advantages over diesel: lower fuel cost (often), lower emissions, quieter operation, and no fuel degradation (diesel can go bad). The gas powered generator market includes units running on natural gas (piped from the utility), propane (stored in tanks), or biogas (from waste). As homeowners and businesses seek cleaner backup power, the gas powered generator market is growing, particularly for standby applications.
The broader gas genset market includes this segment. The gas powered generator market for "natural gas" is the largest, as natural gas is widely available in urban and suburban areas. The gas powered generator market for "propane" is used where natural gas is not available (rural areas). Propane has a lower energy density than natural gas and requires on-site storage tanks. The gas powered generator market for "biogas" is niche but sustainable.
The gas powered generator market for "home standby" generators (10-50 kW) is a significant segment for homeowners who want automatic backup during outages. The gas powered generator market for "portable" gas generators (under 10 kW) are manually started and used for tools or camping. The gas powered generator market for "inverter" generators produce clean power (low total harmonic distortion, THD) for sensitive electronics.
The gas powered generator market for "load management" systems (for home standby) can automatically shed non-critical loads to keep the generator from overloading. The gas powered generator market for "transfer switches" (automatic or manual) connect the generator to the home's electrical panel. The gas powered generator market for "smart" controls allow the user to check status and run a self-test from a smartphone.
The gas powered generator market for "fuel" supply is critical. A natural gas genset is limited by the capacity of the gas meter and piping. A propane genset is limited by the size of the propane tank. The gas powered generator market for "dual-fuel" (natural gas and propane) is available.
Looking ahead, the gas powered generator market will see the introduction of "hydrogen-blend" capable gensets. The gas powered generator market for "bi-fuel" (diesel and natural gas) is an option for some industrial units. As the electric grid becomes less reliable (due to extreme weather), the gas powered generator market will continue to grow.
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