Caribbean Generator Set Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)

Market Insights & Analysis: Caribbean Generator Set Market:

The Caribbean Generator Set Market size was valued at around USD 132.62 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 201.14 million by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 6.88% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30. The scattered location of Caribbean islands around the southeastern region of North America makes it difficult to set up an interconnected electric grid. Thus, there are several isolated and rural areas where a proper utility grid is not available. Even the areas with a proper grid infrastructure face various other challenges, including excessive electricity demand, electricity theft, outdated infrastructure, and significant technical and non-technical losses in the grid. Such a lack of an efficient utility grid and the unavailability of a continuous supply of electricity attract the demand for generators. Gensets ensure a continuous supply of electricity in case of power outages or irregularities in power supply from the utility grid.

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Furthermore, the domestic and international demand for metals and minerals nickel, gold, copper, and more, and their rich reserve in the region have resulted in a growth in mining activities. Hence, the number of commissioning of new mining sites is accelerating to meet the rising demand. With the increase in the number of mining sites, the demand for generator sets is also rising to power the massive machines and equipment during the period of power outages to avoid interruption in operation.

Moreover, as cloud computing, AI, and other latest technologies evolve and expand, the demand for data centers is also increasing. To meet the rising demand, new data centers are being constructed across the region. As per UNDP’s article, in 2025, the data center market is anticipated to double in the next ten years. A growth in data centers will pressurize the utility grid, as they require a huge amount of electricity. Thus, to reduce the burden and provide a backup power source, generator sets are in high demand, thereby driving the market growth in the foreseeable period.

Caribbean Generator Set Market Driver:

Unreliable Electric Grid Necessitates the Adoption of Gensets – The Caribbean experiences frequent power cuts for both long and short periods, which has triggered the growth in the demand for generator sets. The region is situated in the Atlantic basin close to the active tectonic zones. Such a location attracts various hydro-calamities like hurricanes, floods, and more, disrupting the electricity supply. The UN declared the Caribbean the second most disaster-prone area in the world, with over 1,530 disasters from 2000 to 2023, including around 681 floods, 400 storms, 92 earthquakes, etc. These disasters disrupt the power supply system, making it less reliable. For instance, in 2024, a hurricane named Beryl hit the Caribbean States, with major impact on Grenada, the Grenadines, and Saint Vincent.  The disaster was a fatal one, causing deaths of several, while disrupting the local infrastructure, including the electricity supply of the impacted areas. In such situations, generator sets are highly crucial as they provide the required power backup for powering the tools and equipment, as well as necessary devices for rescue tasks, illuminating areas during temporary blackout.

Moreover, the outages are also caused by the increasing demand for electricity with a rising population, while the presence of insufficient supply. There are also cases of electricity theft and a lack of an efficient power grid connecting the various islands of the region, which also disturbs the power supply. These factors are contributing to the propulsion of the generator set industry in Caribbean countries.

Caribbean Generator Set Market Opportunity:

Expansion of Hospitality Sector to Boost Demand for Gensets – The Caribbean is becoming a famous tourist destination, with a significant share of GDP, which is above 15%, depending on the tourism sector. The Bahamas registered a share of tourism and tourism-related construction and manufacturing above 50% of the GDP in 2024. The government and Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) are more focused on promoting tourism in the region to enhance the economy of the region. According to the CTO, there was an estimated 14.3% hike in 2023 in international stayover tourism. Such a rise in the tourism sector triggers the growth in the construction of various hotels, resorts, and more. For instance, in 2024, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association revealed the project initiation of 50 hotels in the region within a period from 2024-2028. This and similar other upcoming projects are going to accelerate the need for the deployment of generator sets in each facility to provide continuous power and reliable backup. The demand for high-quality, fuel-efficient generators capable of providing continuous reliability is increasing, creating a large opportunity for generator set manufacturers to provide to this expanding market. Thus, the rise in demand will create a significant growth opportunity for the generator set market in the region in the forecast period.

Caribbean Generator Set Market Challenge:

Fuel Cost Fluctuations to Hinder Market Growth – The Caribbean’s around 90% electricity is generated from fossil fuel imported from foreign nations. While Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana are exceptions, as they have their reserves. The importation of fuel results in fluctuation of fuel prices based on international price fluctuations and import tariffs. A rise in fuel prices affects the operational cost of generator sets based on these fuels, thereby negatively affecting individuals’ and businesses’ demand for gensets.

As per Our World in Data, the global price of crude oil per cubic meter rose from USD263.15 in 2020 to USD519.80 in 2023, which showcases a significant rise in prices. A rise in fuel prices affects the operational cost of generator sets based on these fuels. This is further challenging for businesses and individuals to predict fuel prices and manage their budgets, thereby negatively affecting their demand for gensets. Thus, a rise in fuel prices impacts the genset demand, thereby restraining the market growth in the region.

Caribbean Generator Set Market Trend:

Expansion of Data Centers to Boost Generator Set Demand – The diesel generator industry in the Caribbean is booming, and one big reason is the explosion of data centers popping up across the region. Countries like Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica are focusing on building out their digital infrastructure. There are huge investments and fast-paced development, all due to the surge in cloud computing, massive data loads, and high-demand tech services.

The data centers can't afford power outages. A long duration of downtime results in the loss of a vast amount of data, negatively affecting all the stakeholders. In such outage situations, a switch to backup power within seconds is highly crucial. Hence, the generators become vital to keeping these facilities running smoothly.

In 2024, for instance, the Jamaican government injected an enormous amount of USD3.8 million to double the size of the eGov Data Center, pushing its storage to 1,300 TB. And adding to it, the upgrade needed serious generator power to keep the systems powered. Not only is the public sector expanding investments in such projects, but private companies are getting in on the action too, driving up demand for reliable gensets.

Caribbean Generator Set Market (2025-30): Segmentation Analysis

The Caribbean Generator Set market study of MarkNtel Advisors evaluates & highlights the major trends and influencing factors in each segment. It includes predictions for the period 2025–2030 at the regional level. Based on the analysis, the market has been further classified as:

Based on Fuel Type:

• Diesel
• Natural gas
• Gasoline
• Hybrid
• Others (Propane, etc.)

Diesel held the largest share among all other segments. It is dominating the market, with more than 75% share of the total market in 2024. Diesel-based generators are preferred in both residential and commercial sectors of the region, as diesel offers a higher energy density than other fuel types, allowing long run times and higher efficiency of gensets. Diesel is a fuel that is very easily available in comparison to other fuels, thereby enhancing its demand among consumers.

Moreover, the segment growth is also influenced by the increasing adoption of diesel generators from the mining and construction sectors. The mining activities require uninterrupted and high-power electricity to power large machines and equipment. Additionally, diesel generators require less maintenance and are capable of surviving the harsh environment of mining sites compared to most of their counterparts. Owing to these factors, diesel gensets are highly demanded in harsh environment applications. The region has encountered growing activities in the mining sector. For instance, Nueva Sabana Gold-Copper Mine and La Demajagua Gold-Silver-Antimony Project are anticipated to be commissioned in Q4 of 2025 and mid-2027, respectively, both in Cuba. Such new mining sites will deploy new generators to power the mining equipment, thereby enhancing the demand for diesel gensets.

In addition, diesel in the Caribbean countries is more easily available than other fuels, making it a more rational choice for the consumer for backup or primary source of power, consequently triggering the segment’s growth in the coming years.

Based on End Users:

• Residential
• Commercial
• Healthcare
• Government & Transport
• Industrial
• Equipment Rental Companies
• Construction
• Mining
• Oil & Gas
• Others

The commercial segment dominates the market with a market share of above 27%. The Commercial sector is the major end user of the generator set in the Caribbean countries. The region is experiencing development in various shopping malls, new offices, and multiple hotels and restaurants, which have instilled growth in the sector. For instance, the construction of WynWood Plaza, a 266,000-square-foot corporate office complex, was completed in April 2025 in Miami. Such projects demand the installation of multiple gensets to provide continuous power in the whole premises. Moreover, tourism and related services hold the largest share in the region’s commercial sector, owing to the huge influx of tourists from different countries, as it has extremely attractive natural beauty, which makes it a hub for tourists.

Any power disruption, whether it’s a brief outage or a full-blown blackout, can hit the commercial sector hard, both physically and financially. Businesses can’t afford to lose electricity for a long period. That’s why generator sets have become a must-have for keeping operations steady and secure. Demand for reliable backup power is rising fast, especially as more commercial buildings, like hotels, office towers, and shopping centers, increase across the region. Such as Royal Caribbean announced the commencement of the construction of its new 380 thousand sq. ft. headquarters at PortMiami in 2025. The more the sector grows, the more critical these generators will become, thereby contributing to the market growth.

Caribbean Generator Set Market (2025-30): Regional Projections

Geographically, the Caribbean Generator Set Market expands across:

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Haiti
• Jamaica
• Dominican Republic
• Rest of Caribbean

The Dominican Republic dominates the regional market with a share of more than 20%. The country is the most commonly preferred destination by tourists owing to its lucrative natural beauty and immense adventure sports opportunities. The country welcomed around 10.3 million tourists, which was significantly higher than the mere 6.4 million in 2019. This tourism boom is fueling rapid growth in the hospitality sector, with new hotels, resorts, and attractions popping up to meet demand. Such expansion adds demand for reliable power. To maintain a smooth functioning of HORECA businesses, especially in remote or high-traffic areas, the demand for generator sets is rising fast. Moreover, the growing gold and ferro-nickel mining and free-trade-zone manufacturing industry is also contributing considerably to the market expansion in the country.

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