United Kingdom Power Rental Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

United Kingdom Power Rental Market Outlook

The United Kingdom power rental market size reached approximately USD 791.0 million in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of around USD 1,090.6 million by 2032.

Key Takeaways

• Sustainable backup power is gaining traction as it helps in reducing carbon emissions and combat climate change.

• The electrification of various end-use sectors in the UK such as manufacturing and construction is increasing the demand for power backups, at a significant rate.

• During October–December 2023, the manufacturing sector of the UK accounted for 9.3% of total UK economic output (Gross Value Added).

The United Kingdom power rental market is being driven by the expanding manufacturing sector. With an annual output of about GBP 183 billion, the UK stands as the ninth-largest manufacturing nation in the world. Manufacturing processes greatly rely on electricity, hence consistent power is key to the facilities. Power generators have gained traction as an indispensable backup solution, safeguarding organisations and manufacturing facilities from unexpected outages and ensuring uninterrupted productivity.

Renting diesel generators provides cost efficiency as they reduce maintenance costs as compared to regular generators. Diesel generators are developed to withstand higher power loads and can operate for longer periods, making them durable and reliable. Furthermore, the fuel efficiency offered by diesel generators and lower expenses are increasing its adoption significantly, thereby supporting the United Kingdom power rental market growth.

Reportedly, the construction volume output from June 2022 to June 2023 in Northern Ireland increased by 7.8% year on year. The growth was majorly driven by repair and maintenance work, which in 2023 witnessed a year-on-year increase of 17%. The frequent occurrences of power outages in various parts of the UK including Northern Ireland and England due to severe storms and other climatic conditions are necessitating the adoption of power backups.

Market Segmentation

United Kingdom Power Rental Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Fuel Type

• Diesel

• Gas

• Alternative Fuel

Market Breakup by Rating

• Up to 50 kW

• 51 –500 kW

• Above 500 kW

Market Breakup by Application

• Peak Shaving

• Standby Power

• Prime/Continuous Power

Market Breakup by End Use

• Utilities

• Oil and Gas

• Events

• Construction

• Mining

• Manufacturing

• Data Centres

• Others

Market Breakup by Region

• England

• Wales

• Scotland

• Northern Irela

Competitive Landscape

Companies are increasingly providing power rental solutions with alternate renewable fuels as part of the country’s transition towards net zero economy.

• Atlas Copco AB 

• Aggreko Ltd

• Ashtead Group plc  

• Caterpillar Inc.  

• Cummins Inc

• LOXAM Group  

• Johnson Controls International Plc    

• United Rentals, Inc

• Stuart Power Ltd

• Finning International Inc

• Others

Key Highlights of the Report