Market Forecast by Countries (United States (US), Canada, Rest of North America), 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: ETC13412860 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Sep 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 150 | No. of Figures: 55 | No. of Tables: 32 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the North America Diesel Genset Market was valued at USD 4.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 10.8 billion by 2031, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% during the forecast period (2025–2031).
Report Name | North America Diesel Genset Market |
Forecast Period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 12.8% |
Market Size | USD 10.8 billion by 2031 |
Growing Sector | Industrial |
The North America Diesel Genset Market report thoroughly covers the market by countries, by KVA ratings, and by application. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers, which would help stakeholders devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The North America Diesel Genset Market growth has proliferated owing to an increase in the demand for backup power solutions across various industries. Several major growth drivers proliferating the growth of the market are industrial expansion and growing infrastructure projects. With the expanding industries, including as healthcare, IT, and manufacturing, the requirement for uninterrupted power supply is also increasing.
Below mentioned are some prominent drivers and their influence to the market dynamics:
Driver | Primary Segments Affected | Why it matters (evidence) |
Infrastructure Development | ≥750 kVA & >1000 kVA; Industrial, Public Infrastructure | Large-scale infrastructure projects, including smart cities, transportation systems, and public utilities, in the US and Canada drive demand for high-capacity backup power solutions. |
Industrial Growth | 375–750 kVA; Industrial | The growing manufacturing, petrochemical, and mining industries in North America require dependable and efficient power backup systems to avoid operational downtime. |
Energy Demand & Reliability | 75–750 kVA; Residential, Commercial | Increasing demand for electricity and a focus on energy reliability for homes and businesses drive the need for diesel gensets in residential and commercial sectors. |
Natural Disaster Preparedness | 375–750 kVA; Residential, Commercial, Industrial | Hurricanes, wildfires, and winter storms in North America increase the need for diesel gensets to ensure power continuity during emergencies. |
Government Support & Initiatives | ≥750 kVA & >1000 kVA; Industrial, Public Infrastructure | Government incentives and support for energy resilience, including grants and subsidies for backup power solutions, boost the demand for diesel gensets. |
The North America Diesel Genset Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12.8% during the forecast period (2025–2031). The market's expansion is proliferating owing to the high requirement for energy-efficient and reliable backup power systems, especially in the industrial, commercial, and residential industries. The market growth outlook is estimated to appear positive in the coming years, with the rising technological advancements, including the development of low-emission and hybrid gensets. The demand for diesel genset is likely to boost as the importance of energy security is increasing.
Below mentioned are some major restraints and their influence to the market dynamics:
Restraint | Primary Segments Affected | What this means (evidence) |
Strict Emission Regulations | New installs; all kVA | North America enforces stringent environmental regulations for diesel gensets, leading to higher compliance costs and promoting the use of cleaner alternatives. |
High Operational Costs | Prime-power Industrial | High fuel costs and the maintenance of diesel engines increase operational expenses, impacting the affordability of diesel gensets for large-scale industrial operations. |
Shift Toward Renewable Energy | Public Infrastructure & Utilities | The increasing focus on renewable energy (solar, wind, and hydropower) and battery storage solutions for backup power decreases reliance on diesel gensets. |
Regulatory Noise Restrictions | Residential & Commercial | Noise restrictions in urban and residential areas limit the installation of diesel gensets, especially in densely populated regions. |
Supply Chain Vulnerabilities | Industrial & Commercial | Dependence on imported diesel gensets and related components leads to potential supply chain disruptions, affecting pricing and availability. |
On the other hand, there are several major challenges in the market that could affect its growth. These challenges include the high capital investment required for diesel gensets and the growing adoption of renewable energy solutions such as solar power and energy storage systems. Moreover, another major challenge that could hamper the industry growth is the rising implementation of government policies and regulations favoring cleaner and renewable energy sources.
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 | Cummins Inc. |
Established Year | 1919 |
Headquarters | Columbus, Indiana, USA |
Official Website | Click Here |
Cummins is a major player in the market that provides a wide range of gensets for commercial, residential, and industrial applications.
Company Name | Caterpillar Inc. |
Established Year | 1925 |
Headquarters | Deerfield, Illinois, USA |
Official Website | Click Here |
Caterpillar is a prominent players that provides reliable diesel gensets for various applications, including construction, industrial, and public infrastructure sectors across the region.
Company Name | Kohler Co. |
Established Year | 1873 |
Headquarters | Kohler, Wisconsin, USA |
Official Website | Click Here |
Kohler has been a prominent manufacturer in the market, known for providing diesel gensets with advanced technology and low emissions.
Company Name | Atlas Copco AB |
Established Year | 1873 |
Headquarters | Nacka, Sweden |
Official Website | Click Here |
Atlas Copco offers a range of diesel gensets that provide high efficiency and low emissions, widely used across the construction and industrial sectors in North America.
Company Name | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. |
Established Year | 1884 |
Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
Official Website | Click Here |
Mitsubishi is a prominent player in the North American market, offering both large-scale industrial solutions and smaller commercial units for various applications.
Governments in North America are promoting the use of clean energy to reduce emissions. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has implemented some strict rules to limit the emissions of diesel generators. In Canada, the government has passed some major policies to encourage the use of renewable energy and energy-efficient systems, though diesel gensets still play a crucial role in energy resilience and backup power. Both countries are investing in infrastructure projects, such as smart grids and electric vehicle charging networks, where diesel gensets are used as backup power sources.
The North America Diesel Genset Market share is estimated to increase in the coming years, owing to an increase in the requirement for backup power across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. There are several initiatives taken by the government across the region that will shape the market, including supporting infrastructure development, energy resilience, and clean energy integration. Moreover, a rise in the deployment of hybrid and low-emission gensets and the rising rental services will also contribute to market growth in the coming years.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments and their leading categories.
According to Shivani Arya, Senior Research Analyst at 6Wresearch, the Above 1000 kVA category dominates the market, driven by the increasing demand for high-capacity gensets in industries such as oil & gas, large construction projects, and public infrastructure developments.
The Industrial segment is the leading application segment, fueled by the growing need for reliable and uninterrupted power in energy-intensive industries like manufacturing, petrochemicals, and mining.
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 North America Diesel Genset Market Overview |
3.1 North America Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 North America Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 North America Diesel Genset Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 North America Diesel Genset Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 North America Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 North America Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume Share, By KVA, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 North America Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 North America Diesel Genset Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 North America Diesel Genset Market Trends |
6 North America Diesel Genset Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 North America Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By KVA, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.1.2 North America Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By 5 - 75 KVA, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.3 North America Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By 75.1 - 375 KVA, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.4 North America Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By 375.1 - 750 KVA, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.5 North America Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By 750.1 - 1000 KVA, 2020 - 2028 |
6.1.6 North America Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By Above 1000 KVA, 2020 - 2028 |
6.2 North America Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.2.2 North America Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.3 North America Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By Commercial , 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.4 North America Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.5 North America Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By Transportation & Public Infrastructure, 2021 - 2031 |
7 North America Diesel Genset Market, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
7.1 Overview & Analysis |
7.2 North America Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By KVA, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.1 United States (US) Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By KVA, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.2 Canada Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By KVA, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.3 Rest of North America Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By KVA, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3 North America Diesel Genset Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
7.3.1 United States (US) Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3.2 Canada Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3.3 Rest of North America Diesel Genset Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031 |
8 North America Diesel Genset Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 North America Diesel Genset Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
10 North America Diesel Genset Market - Opportunity Assessment |
10.1 North America Diesel Genset Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
10.2 North America Diesel Genset Market Opportunity Assessment, By KVA, 2021 & 2031F |
10.3 North America Diesel Genset Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
11 North America Diesel Genset Market - Competitive Landscape |
11.1 North America Diesel Genset Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
11.2 North America Diesel Genset Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
12 Top 10 Company Profiles |
13 Recommendations |
14 Disclaimer |