Market Forecast By KVA Rating (5 KVA-75 KVA, 75.1 KVA-375 KVA, 375.1 KVA-750 KVA, 750.1 KVA-1000 KVA And Above 1000 KVA), By Applications (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation & Public Infrastructure), By Regions (Eastern, Northern, Western And Southern) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC090009 | Publication Date: Dec 2023 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the France Diesel Genset Market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% during the forecast period (2025–2031).
Report Name | France Diesel Genset Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 3.1% |
Growing Sector | Industrial & Public Infrastructure |
The France Diesel Genset Market report thoroughly covers the market by kVA ratings, applications, and regions. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers, which would help stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
France Diesel Genset Market is expected to attain major growth owing to the growing population. Rising Disposable income, coupled with a growing population, drives the demand for increased power supply, further leading to the growth of the market. Additionally, the growing hospitality sector and the rising number of hotels hold the growth of the market. The rising need for adequate and reliable power supply, backed by increasing construction activities, is leading to the development of the France Diesel Generator market.
Below are some prominent drivers and their influence on the market dynamics:
Driver | Primary Segments Affected | Why it matters (evidence) |
Infrastructure Development | ≥750 kVA & >1000 kVA; Industrial, Public Infrastructure | France's ongoing urbanization, including the construction of new smart cities and megaprojects, boosts the need for large-scale power backup solutions. |
Natural Disaster Preparedness | 75–750 kVA; Residential, Commercial | Frequent storms and other natural disasters push demand for backup power solutions to maintain operations during power outages. |
Aging Population | 375–750 kVA; Healthcare | Expansion of healthcare infrastructure to accommodate the aging population increases the need for reliable genset backups. |
Data Center Expansion | 375–750 kVA; Commercial (IT & ITES) | The digital transformation is driving demand for high-capacity gensets to back up IT infrastructure across France. |
Government Green Initiatives | ≥750 kVA & >1000 kVA; Industrial, Public Infrastructure | France's energy transition plans are encouraging the integration of renewable energy, though diesel gensets remain critical for backup power. |
The France Diesel Genset Market size is projected to grow at the CAGR of 3.1 % during the forecast period of 2025-2031. The market's growth is also fuelled by the rapid expansion of the data centre industry and the growing demand for mobile and backup power solutions. Additionally, the increasing implementation of new government regulations on emissions and air pollution has prompted significant investments in clean technologies that can help curb emissions and lower carbon footprints. The major drivers of the diesel genset market in France are the growing demand for continuous and reliable power supply, rising demand from the construction industry, and the complexity of power grids.
Below are some major restraints and their influence on the market dynamics:
Restraint | Primary Segments Affected | What this means (evidence) |
Strict Emission Regulations | New installs; all kVA | France enforces strict environmental standards for diesel gensets, raising compliance costs and limiting the use of older genset models in favor of cleaner alternatives. |
High Operational Costs | Prime-power Industrial | High operational expenses associated with diesel fuel impact the affordability of gensets, particularly for large-scale applications in the industrial sector. |
Transition to Renewable Energy | Public Infrastructure & Utilities | The government's push for renewable energy under its energy transition plans reduces dependency on diesel power for certain applications. |
Regulatory Noise Restrictions | Residential & Commercial | Noise ordinances in urban areas limit genset installation, especially for residential and small commercial applications. |
Dependence on Imports | Industrial & Commercial | France's heavy reliance on imported gensets leads to high procurement costs and supply chain vulnerabilities. |
Despite the growth of the diesel genset market in France, there are several challenges facing the industry. The first is the uncertainty around environmental regulations and the impact of emissions on human health. There is a growing concern about the negative effects of diesel engines on air quality, which has resulted in increased regulations to limit the use of diesel engines. Additionally, the challenge is increasing competition from other renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.
Several prominent trends reshaping the market growth include:
Some prominent investment opportunities in the market include:
Some leading players operating in the market include:
Company Name | Kohler SDMO |
Established Year | 1966 |
Headquarters | Brest, France |
Official Website | Click Here |
Kohler SDMO is a French manufacturer of generators and a subsidiary of Kohler Company. It is based in Brest, specializing in the manufacturing of generating sets.
Company Name | Caterpillar Inc. |
Established Year | 1925 |
Headquarters | Peoria, Illinois, USA |
Official Website | Click Here |
Caterpillar Inc. has been a prominent manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, engines, and industrial turbines. The company offers a range of diesel generators known for their performance.
Company Name | Cummins Inc. |
Established Year | 1919 |
Headquarters | Columbus, Indiana, USA |
Official Website | Click Here |
Cummins has been a prominent global leader in diesel power solutions, providing gensets for a wide range of applications across France.
Company Name | Kohler Co. |
Established Year | 1873 |
Headquarters | Kohler, Wisconsin, USA |
Official Website | Click Here |
Kohler Co. is a prominent manufacturer of diesel generators, offering products that combine advanced technology and fuel efficiency.
Company Name | Atlas Copco AB |
Established Year | 1873 |
Headquarters | Nacka, Sweden |
Official Website | Click Here |
Atlas Copco is known for its efficiency and low emissions and provides a range of diesel generators. Their products are widely used across France's construction and industrial sectors.
According to French government data, several initiatives and policies have been introduced aimed at promoting the use of clean and reliable backup power systems such as diesel gensets. For example, regulations have been put in place to ensure that diesel generators comply with the latest environmental standards. The French government also encourages the use of renewable energy as a complement to diesel gensets to reduce carbon emissions. France signed the Paris Agreement, committing to reduce its carbon emissions by 40% by 2031. The government has also incentivized the adoption of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power through subsidies and tax credits.
The France Diesel Genset Market future seems optimistic owing to several factors. One of the prominent factors is an increase in the demand for reliable backup power across various sectors. Several other factors increasing the France Diesel Genset Market share are rapid urbanization and industrial expansion. In addition to this, the rising requirement for uninterrupted power supply in critical infrastructure is another major factor in the market. Additionally, technological advancements in diesel genset, such as improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions, improve their appeal in the face of stringent environmental regulations.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
According to Mansi Ahuja, Senior Research Analyst at 6Wresearch, the Above 1000 kVA category holds the largest market share in the France Diesel Genset Market. This is due to the substantial demand for high-capacity gensets in industries such as oil & gas and large construction projects.
The Industrial segment dominates the France Diesel Genset Industry, primarily driven by the energy-intensive nature of France's industrial activities. The growing demand from the automotive, manufacturing, and petrochemical industries.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 France Diesel Genset Market Overview |
3.1 France Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 France Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 France Diesel Genset Market- Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 France Diesel Genset Market- Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 France Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume Share, By KVA rating , 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 France Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application 2021 & 2031F |
4 France Diesel Genset Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increase in demand for reliable and backup power sources |
4.2.2 Growth in construction and infrastructure development projects |
4.2.3 Implementation of stringent emission norms promoting diesel genset usage |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Rising concerns about environmental impact and pollution from diesel gensets |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative energy sources like solar and wind power |
4.3.3 Fluctuating fuel prices affecting operating costs of diesel gensets |
5 France Diesel Genset Market Trends |
6. France Diesel Genset Market, By KVA Ratings |
6.1 France Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By 5 KVA-75 KVA 2021 & 2031F |
6.2 France Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By 75.1 KVA-375 KVA, 2021 & 2031F |
6.3 France Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By 375.1 KVA-750 KVA, 2021 & 2031F |
6.3 France Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By 750.1 KVA-1000 KVA , 2021 & 2031F |
6.3 France Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By Above 1000 KVA, 2021 & 2031F |
7 France Diesel Genset Market, By Application |
7.1 France Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021 & 2031F |
7.2 France Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021 & 2031F |
7.3 France Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021 & 2031F |
7.3 France Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation & public Infrastructure 2021 & 2031F |
8 France Diesel Genset Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
8.1 France Diesel Genset Market Export to Major Countries |
8.2 France Diesel Genset Market Imports from Major Countries |
9 France Diesel Genset Market Key Performance Indicators |
9.1 Average age of diesel genset units in operation |
9.2 Number of new construction permits issued |
9.3 Adoption rate of emission control technologies in diesel gensets |
9.4 Frequency of power outages in key regions |
9.5 Government subsidies and incentives for diesel genset installations |
10 France Diesel Genset Market- Opportunity Assessment |
10.1 France Diesel Genset Market Opportunity Assessment, By KVA rating , 2031 |
10.2 France Diesel Genset Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2031 |
11 France Diesel Genset Market- Competitive Landscape |
11.1 France Diesel Genset Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
11.2 France Diesel Genset Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
12 Company Profiles |
13 Recommendations |
14 Disclaimer |
Market Forecast By KVA (5 - 75 KVA, 75.1 - 375 KVA, 375.1 - 750 KVA, 750.1 - 1000 KVA, Above 1000 KVA), By Application (Residential, Commercial , Industrial, Transportation & Public Infrastructure) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC090009 | Publication Date: Aug 2021 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
In the year 2021, Germany was the largest exporter in terms of value, followed by China. It has registered a decline of -42.27% over the previous year. While China registered a growth of 197.15% as compare to the previous year. In the year 2017 Germany was the largest exporter followed by Spain. In term of Herfindahl Index, which measures the competitiveness of countries exporting, France has the Herfindahl index of 1418 in 2017 which signifies high competitiveness also in 2021 it registered a Herfindahl index of 1808 which signifies moderately concentrated in the market.
France Diesel Genset (Generator) Market is projected to grow over the coming year. France Diesel Genset (Generator) Market report is a part of our periodical regional publication Europe Diesel Genset (Generator) Market outlook report. 6W tracks diesel genset market for over 60 countries with individual country-wise market opportunity assessment and publishes with the report titled Global Diesel Genset (Generator) Market outlook report annually.
France Diesel Genset Market report comprehensively covers the market by kVA ratings and application. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities, high growth areas, and market drivers, which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
France Diesel Genset Market Synopsis
France Diesel Genset Market is anticipated to register modest growth during the upcoming years owing to the growing population. Rising Disposable income coupled with growing population drives the demand for increased power supply further leading to the growth of the market. Additionally, the growing hospitality sector and rising number of hotels beholds the growth of the market. The rising need for adequate and reliable power supply backed by increasing construction activities are leading to the development of France Diesel Generator market.
According to 6Wreseach, France Diesel Generator Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2% during 2021-2027. France occupies 4th position in terms of the market size in the Europe Diesel Genset Market. Establishment of Data centers buoyed the growth of the market as Data centers need to have multiple power backup options in order to avoid the disruption in work during power failure. The increasing investment by public and private sector to develop the infrastructure is fueling the growth of the market. However, the outbreak of COVID-19 led to the disruption in the growth of the market due to the restriction on public gathering. Nationwide lockdown leading to the shutting down of manufacturing units further declined the growth of the market.
Market Analysis by kVA Ratings
In terms of market by kVA ratings, 75.1KVA-375KVA dominates the market and is expected to remain in a dominant position in the coming years with the fastest growth rate among all ratings.
Market Analysis by Application
In terms of application, Commercial segment dominates the market and is expected to remain in a dominant position in the coming years with the fastest growth rate among all applications.
Key Attractiveness of the Report
Key Highlights of the Report:
Market Scope and Segmentation
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following Market segments: