Dublin, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Waste To Energy Market Till 2035: Distribution by Type of Technology, Type of Waste, Type of Form, Areas of Application, Company Size, and Key Geographical Regions: Industry Trends and Global Forecasts” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The global waste to energy market is projected to expand from USD 38.80 billion in the present year to USD 86.79 billion by 2035, achieving a CAGR of 7.59% within this period.
Waste-to-Energy (WTE) involves utilizing thermochemical and biochemical techniques to derive energy from urban waste, thereby generating electricity, steam, and fuels. These technologies can diminish waste volume by up to 90%, depending on the waste composition and energy application. WTE plants contribute to both eco-friendly waste management and clean electricity production. The increasing adoption of WTE strategies has mitigated the environmental impact of municipal solid waste management, notably reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
With global population growth and economic expansion, the energy demand has surged, making WTE facilities crucial in meeting this need. As a reliable renewable energy source, these plants help decrease dependency on fossil fuels. Additionally, stringent government regulations aimed at reducing landfill use and lowering emissions further sustain the growth of waste-to-energy initiatives, fostering market expansion over the forecast period.
WASTE TO ENERGY MARKET: KEY SEGMENTS
Market Share by Technology Type: The global waste to energy market is segmented into anaerobic digestion, biochemical, incineration, physical, thermochemical, and others. Currently, incineration holds the largest market share due to its efficiency in reducing waste volume while generating energy through high-temperature combustion. Conversely, the thermochemical technologies segment is poised to grow faster within the forecast period, driven by advancements in gasification and pyrolysis technologies, aligning with the demand for sustainable energy solutions.
Market Share by Waste Type: The market categorizes waste types as agricultural waste, municipal solid waste (MSW), and others. At present, the MSW segment dominates due to its substantial availability and routine generation from households, businesses, and institutions, effectively turning waste into renewable energy while reducing landfill dependency and emissions. Meanwhile, the agricultural waste segment is anticipated to grow rapidly, fueled by technological leaps enhancing the efficiency of energy production.
Market Share by Form Type: Waste to energy market forms include electricity, hot water, and steam. The electricity segment currently leads the market, propelled by heightened sustainable energy demands and regulatory encouragements for utilizing waste for renewable energy. However, hot water and steam usage is expected to rise significantly, boosted by WTE technological advancements and increased industrial applications needing thermal energy.
Market Share by Application Areas: These encompass energy generation, waste treatment, waste volume reduction, among others. Currently, energy generation holds a major share, underpinned by a global shift towards sustainable energy and governmental incentives for eco-friendly practices. However, waste volume reduction is expected to witness faster growth due to breakthroughs in waste processing technologies enhancing cleaner energy production.
Market Share by Company Size: The market segments into large and small-medium enterprises. Large enterprises presently dominate the share, whereas small-medium enterprises are forecasted to grow rapidly, attributed to their flexibility, innovative approaches, and ability to adapt to changing market dynamics.
Market Share by Geographical Regions: Segments include North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, and the rest of the world. Asia currently leads, owing to increasing economic activities stimulating waste production, driving Asian governments to establish waste-to-energy facilities, bolstering the sector’s growth.
WASTE TO ENERGY MARKET: RESEARCH COVERAGE
The waste to energy market report offers insights into various sections, including:
- Market Sizing and Opportunity Analysis: Focus on key segments like technology type, waste type, form type, application areas, company size, and geographical regions.
- Competitive Landscape: An analysis of companies based on establishment year, size, headquartered location, and ownership structure.
- Company Profiles: Detailed profiles of key players, covering headquarters, size, mission, footprint, management, contacts, financials, and more.
- Megatrends: Evaluation of ongoing trends within the WTE industry.
- Patent Analysis: Insightful analysis of patents, focusing on type, publication year, age, and leading players.
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis: Evaluation of competitive forces, including new entrants’ threats, buyers’ bargaining power, suppliers’ bargaining power, substitute products’ threats, and competitive rivalry.
- Recent Developments: Overview and analysis of recent developments by year, initiative type, geographical distribution, and active players.
- SWOT Analysis: A comprehensive SWOT framework highlighting strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- Value Chain Analysis: Detailed analysis of the value chain, covering involved phases and stakeholders.
KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS REPORT
- How many companies are involved in the waste to energy market?
- Who are the market leaders?
- What factors may affect the market’s evolution?
- What is the current and projected market size?
- What is the CAGR?
- How is the market opportunity distributed across key segments?
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Key Attributes
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 196 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2035 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025 | $38.8 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2035 | $86.79 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.5% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- A2A S.p.A.
- Abu Dhabi National Energy
- Allseas
- AVR
- Babcock & Wilcox
- Biffa
- China Everbright Environment
- Covanta
- EDF
- Foster Wheeler
- Green Conversion Systems
- Hitachi Zosen
- Huawei
- JANSEN Combustion and Boiler
- Keppel Seghers
- Martin
- Mitsubishi Heavy
- MVV Energie
- Recology
- SUEZ
- Sims
- Stericycle
- Velocys
- Veolia Environnement
- Viridor
- Waste Connections
- Waste Management
- Wheelabrator Technologies
- WM Intellectual Property Holdings
- Xcel Energy
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