智通财经网·2026-02-10 08:28Core Viewpoint - The demand for off-grid power supply in North American data centers is rapidly increasing, leading to the adoption of natural gas medium-speed and high-speed engines as primary power sources [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Trends - The global electricity consumption of data centers is projected to reach approximately 415 TWh in 2024, doubling to 945 TWh by 2030 [2]. - The share of engines used in data centers is expected to rise significantly, from 28.6% in 2020 to 53.7% in 2024, corresponding to a market size of 300 billion RMB, and further to 70.8% by 2030, equating to 1018 billion RMB [4]. Group 2: Company Insights - Wärtsilä, a leader in medium-speed marine engines, holds a market share of about 45% and anticipates a robust annual growth rate of 6% in demand for marine medium-speed engines [1]. - The backlog of orders for Wärtsilä's power generation business is expected to double from 2024 to 2025, reaching 800 million euros [1]. Group 3: Technological Developments - Caterpillar has formed a strategic alliance with AIP and Boyd CAT to secure a multi-billion dollar order for 2 GW of rapid-response natural gas generator sets for the Monarch data center project [3]. - Medium-speed engines are projected to grow from 4 GW in 2024 to 19 GW by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28%, primarily driven by the U.S. market [4]. Group 4: Advantages of Medium-Speed Engines - Medium-speed engines offer several advantages, including shorter delivery times (as fast as 18 months), operational capability in high-temperature and high-altitude environments, and modular design for high availability and redundancy [5][6]. - Cost-effectiveness is highlighted, with capital expenditures (CAPEX) reduced by 20-30% compared to heavy gas turbines, and fuel consumption lower by 20-35% [5].