Market Forecast by Countries (United States, Canada), By Fuel Type (Diesel, Natural Gas), By Equipment (Generators, Transformers, Load Banks), By Power Rating (Up to 50 kW, 51“500 kW, 501-2500 kW, Above 2500 kW), By Application (Standby power, Peak shaving, Base load/ continuous power), By End User (Utilities, Oil & gas, Construction, Manufacturing, Metal & Mining, IT and Data centers, Corporate & Retail) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC4623085 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 200 | No. of Figures: 90 | No. of Tables: 300 |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the North America Power Rental Market was valued at USD 8.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 19.6 billion by 2032, indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4% during the forecast period (2026–2032)
Below mentioned are the evaluation of year-wise growth rate along with key drivers:
| Years | Est. Annual Growth (%) | Growth Drivers |
| 2021 | 1.3 | Increasing demand for temporary power in industrial maintenance and event operations. |
| 2022 | 2.7 | Growth in construction and infrastructure projects requiring mobile power units. |
| 2023 | 3.9 | Rise in grid instability caused by extreme weather conditions across the U.S. and Canada. |
| 2024 | 4.8 | Expansion of data centers and IT facilities requiring standby rental power. |
| 2025 | 5.7 | Rising focus on flexible and on-demand power solutions across industries. |
The North America Power Rental Market report thoroughly covers the market by By Fuel Type, By Equipment, By Power Rating, By Application, By End User, and By Countries. 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.
| Report Name | North America Power Rental Market |
| Forecast period | 2026-2032 |
| CAGR | 8.4% |
| Market Size | USD 19.6 billion by 2032 |
| Growing Sector | Utilities & IT/Data Centers |
North America Power Rental Market is likely to grow in the forecast period as rental power systems are widely used across industries to support emergency operations, planned maintenance, temporary site power, and large-scale projects. The region’s Power Rental Market has expanded strongly due to rising grid instability, increasing industrial activities, and growing infrastructure modernization. Additionally, higher adoption of temporary power systems in oil & gas, utilities, and data center industries is further contributing to market growth.
Below mentioned are some prominent drivers and their influence to the market dynamics:
| Drivers | Primary Segments Affected | Why it matters (evidence) |
| High Frequency of Weather-Induced Power Outages | Standby Power; Utilities | Severe storms and wildfires across the U.S. increase demand for backup rental power systems. |
| Expanding Construction & Infrastructure Projects | Construction; 51–500 kW | Power rental supports temporary operations in large-scale infrastructure development. |
| Growth of IT & Data Center Industry | Standby; Natural Gas & Diesel | Critical facilities need continuous and redundant rental power to avoid downtime. |
| Rise in Oil & Gas Exploration Activities | Oil & Gas; Above 2500 kW | Remote drilling and refinery operations rely heavily on rental power fleets. |
| Industrial Modernization | Manufacturing; Load Banks & Transformers | Process industries require reliable temporary power for upgrades and equipment testing. |
The North America Power Rental Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period (2026–2032). The major driver of market expansion is the increasing requirement for temporary and emergency power across industrial, commercial, and public sectors. Additionally, the rapid expansion of data centers and IT facilities and power instability due to extreme climatic events and aging grid systems further fuel the industry expansion. The demand for temporary and standby power solutions across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors has increased owing to rising frequency of weather-related power outages. The rising expansion of construction and infrastructure development requires reliable mobile power units for site operations boosts the need for continuous and redundant backup power to prevent downtime. In addition, the rising adoption of hybrid and gas-based rental power units has strengthened North America Power Rental Market growth.
Below mentioned are some major restraints and their influence to the market dynamics:
| Restraints | Primary Segments Affected | What this means (evidence) |
| Strict Emission Regulations | Diesel Equipment | EPA Tier 4 standards increase cost of diesel rental fleets and upgrades. |
| Noise Restrictions in Urban Areas | Standby & Construction | Limits generator usage, especially during nighttime operations. |
| High Operating Costs | Large Power Ratings | Fuel and service expenses raise operational challenges for long-duration projects. |
| Increasing Adoption of Renewable & Battery Backup Solutions | Utilities & Corporate | Clean alternatives reduce dependency on rental diesel-powered systems. |
| Supply Chain Vulnerabilities | Industrial & Construction | Dependency on imported components delays fleet upgrades. |
The market faces challenges such as stringent emission norms limiting diesel generator deployment, rising competition from solar-battery hybrid systems, and increasing fuel cost fluctuations affecting long-term rental operations. Additionally, frequent maintenance requirements and logistical complexities in transporting large rental systems add operational hurdles.
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 | Aggreko Plc |
| Established Year | 1962 |
| Headquarters | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Aggreko provides a wide portfolio of rental generators, transformers, and hybrid systems widely used across utilities, construction, and industrial applications.
| Company Name | Caterpillar Inc. |
| Established Year | 1925 |
| Headquarters | Deerfield, Illinois, USA |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Caterpillar offers a comprehensive range of diesel and natural gas rental generators deployed across oil & gas, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects.
| Company Name | Cummins Inc. |
| Established Year | 1919 |
| Headquarters | Columbus, Indiana, USA |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Cummins supplies high-performance rental generator systems used for backup, peak shaving, and continuous operations in multiple industries.
| Company Name | United Rentals, Inc. |
| Established Year | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Stamford, Connecticut, USA |
| Official Website | Click Here |
United Rentals operates one of the largest rental fleets in North America, offering generators, load banks, and transformers for temporary power needs.
| Company Name | Sunbelt Rentals |
| Established Year | 1984 |
| Headquarters | Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Sunbelt provides extensive rental power solutions supporting construction, utilities, industrial maintenance, and commercial applications.
North American governments are implementing policies promoting sustainable power systems and grid resilience. For example, the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Which supports programs ensuring continuous backup power availability for utilities. Also, pushes upgrades of aged grid systems, indirectly boosting power rental demand for temporary support. Moreover, the need for temporary power solutions during transition periods is increasing under the Canada’s Clean Fuel Standard and industrial power reliability programs.
The North America Power Rental Market share is likely to increase in the future, driven by various factors, such as growing demand for temporary and emergency power and an increase in the grid modernization needs. The rising expansion of large-scale industrial and commercial operations will continue to boost the demand for power rental. Rising IT and data center investments, infrastructure development, and rapid industrialization are expected to further strengthen rental power demand in the region. These factors are likely to boost the market growth.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments and their leading categories.
According to Mansi, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, the United States dominates the market due to high industrial activity, frequent grid outages, and strong demand for temporary power across construction, utilities, and commercial sectors. The presence of major rental power companies and advanced infrastructure further strengthens U.S. leadership.
Diesel holds the largest share owing to its availability, high power output capability, and suitability for heavy-duty applications. Rental companies prefer diesel-based power solutions for industrial operations, mining activities, and emergency backup requirements across the region.
Generators dominate the market since they account for the largest share of temporary and emergency power deployments. Their widespread use in utilities, oil & gas, and construction projects ensures their leading position across North America’s rental power landscape.
The 51–500 kW segment leads the market as it is widely used in construction projects, commercial facilities, emergency response, and medium-scale industrial operations requiring flexible temporary power.
Standby power dominates the market due to increasing power outages and strong demand from residential, commercial, and public sectors. This application is particularly driven by extreme weather events and grid instability across North America.
The Utilities segment dominates the market as power rental solutions are extensively deployed to support grid maintenance, emergency backup operations, and temporary distribution requirements. Growing grid modernization programs further strengthen utility-based rental demand.
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 Power Rental Market Overview |
| 3.1 North America Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 North America Power Rental Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.3 North America Power Rental Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 North America Power Rental Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 North America Power Rental Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.6 North America Power Rental Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Fuel Type, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.7 North America Power Rental Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Equipment, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.8 North America Power Rental Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Power Rating, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.9 North America Power Rental Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.10 North America Power Rental Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
| 4 North America Power Rental Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 5 North America Power Rental Market Trends |
| 6 North America Power Rental Market, 2022 - 2032 |
| 6.1 North America Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By Fuel Type, 2022 - 2032 |
| 6.2 North America Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment, 2022 - 2032 |
| 6.3 North America Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By Power Rating, 2022 - 2032 |
| 6.4 North America Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2022 - 2032 |
| 6.5 North America Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By End User, 2022 - 2032 |
| 7 United States Power Rental Market, 2022 - 2032 |
| 7.1 United States Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By Fuel Type, 2022 - 2032 |
| 7.2 United States Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment, 2022 - 2032 |
| 7.3 United States Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By Power Rating, 2022 - 2032 |
| 7.4 United States Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2022 - 2032 |
| 7.5 United States Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By End User, 2022 - 2032 |
| 8 Canada Power Rental Market, 2022 - 2032 |
| 8.1 Canada Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By Fuel Type, 2022 - 2032 |
| 8.2 Canada Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By Equipment, 2022 - 2032 |
| 8.3 Canada Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By Power Rating, 2022 - 2032 |
| 8.4 Canada Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2022 - 2032 |
| 8.5 Canada Power Rental Market, Revenues & Volume, By End User, 2022 - 2032 |
| 9 North America Power Rental Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 10 North America Power Rental Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 10.1 North America Power Rental Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2022 & 2032F |
| 10.2 North America Power Rental Market Opportunity Assessment, By Fuel Type, 2022 & 2032F |
| 10.3 North America Power Rental Market Opportunity Assessment, By Equipment, 2022 & 2032F |
| 10.4 North America Power Rental Market Opportunity Assessment, By Power Rating, 2022 & 2032F |
| 10.5 North America Power Rental Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
| 10.6 North America Power Rental Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2022 & 2032F |
| 11 North America Power Rental Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 11.1 North America Power Rental Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2022 - 2032 |
| 11.2 North America Power Rental Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 12 Company Profiles |
| 13 Recommendations |
| 14 Disclaimer |