Guidehouse Research Estimates Number of Grid-Interactive Buildings to Reach 282 Million by 2034

Demand response, solar generation, and battery storage adoption fuel B2G market expansion worldwide

BOULDER, Colo., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report from Guidehouse Research analyzes major trends in grid-interactive buildings engaged with three primary building-to-grid (B2G) technologies: demand response (DR), solar power generation, and battery energy storage.

As global electric grids are put under stress to meet growing energy demands and manage the introduction of more renewable distributed energy resources, utilities will face more pressure to stabilize the grid. B2G technologies—which enable buildings to interact with the electric grid and act as a grid resource—are effective solutions that, if managed properly, can help with grid stabilization. According to a new report from Guidehouse Research, the number of grid-interactive buildings participating in DR, generating solar power, and equipped with battery energy storage worldwide will increase from 122.1 million in 2025 to 281.9 million in 2034 at a CAGR of 9.7%.

"B2G technologies can directly benefit utilities, building owners, and residential homeowners as well as governments and energy consumers," says Wendy Davis, principal research analyst with Guidehouse Research. "Market conditions are promising for increased B2G integration. As countries around the world work to stabilize and decarbonize their power grids, B2G integration will be a key component in achieving these goals."

Increased interest in grid participation from building owners and residential homeowners has made B2G-enabling technologies more desirable, as evidenced by their increased adoption globally. Other key market drivers for B2G integration include the proliferation of enabling technologies, the emergence of transactive energy, and supportive policies and regulations. Most of the barriers to B2G integration concern the market's maturity. As B2G integration is in its infancy, many questions remain about which technologies, business models, and policies will take hold as the market matures, according to the report.

The report, Building-to-Grid Technologies, provides an overview of B2G technologies and the factors driving their adoption or limiting their growth. It analyzes the number of grid-interactive buildings globally from 2025 through 2034, segmented by technology, building type (commercial, institutional, and residential), and region. The report includes specific recommendations for B2G stakeholders to promote these technologies in support of grid stabilization. An executive summary of the report is available for free download on the Guidehouse Research website.

About Guidehouse Research
Guidehouse Research, the dedicated market intelligence arm of Guidehouse, provides research, data, and benchmarking services for today's rapidly changing and highly regulated industries. Our insights are built on in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team's research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research, and demand assessment, paired with a deep examination of technology trends, to provide a comprehensive view of emerging resilient infrastructure systems. Additional information about Guidehouse Research can be found at guidehouseresearch.com.

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com

* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, Building-to-Grid Technologies, is a summary and reflects the current expectations of Guidehouse Research based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report's conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Guidehouse Research nor Guidehouse undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.

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