The Rise of China's Motor Industry
- China's motor industry started late, with its first experimental motor built in 1905.
- Following the founding of the People's Republic, China gradually closed the technological gap through imports and independent innovation:
- 1956: Manufactured its first 6,000 kW steam turbine generator with assistance from Czechoslovak experts.
- 1975: Successfully developed a 300,000 kW steam turbine generator independently.
- Today, China is the world's largest producer, user, and exporter of small and medium-sized motors.
Current Global Market Acceptance and Trends
- The global generator market was valued at USD 31.81 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 49.56 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.73%.
- The Asia-Pacific region is the largest market, holding 31.37% of the global share, driven by rapid industrialization and rising electricity demand.
- Core growth factors include:
- The critical need for reliable backup power in sectors like data centers, healthcare, and telecommunications.
- Increasing power outage risks due to extreme weather and aging grid infrastructure.
Future Outlook
The generator industry stands at a crossroads:
Diesel generators will maintain a dominant role, particularly in industrial applications, while the share of natural gas generators is steadily increasing.
The industry is evolving towards decarbonization and integration. By incorporating renewable energy and smart technologies, generators will become a key component of energy resilience.
The power generator has been a witness to a century of energy transformation. Facing climate challenges and the global energy transition, we are confident that through continuous innovation, our industry will continue to provide stable and cleaner power support for the global economy.