Global Distribution Automation Market

Global Distribution Automation Market Size, Trends & Analysis - Forecasts to 2026 By Component (Field Devices, Software, Services), By Communication Technology (Wired Communication Technology, Wireless Communication Technology), By Utility (Private Utility, Public Utility), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, MEA, CSA); Vendor Landscape, End User Landscape and Company Market Share Analysis & Competitor Analysis

Category Electronics, Semiconductors and Information & Communication Technology

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This report was recently updated on November 17 2024 with the latest and most recent market numbers

Distribution Automation Market: Insights

The global distribution automation market is estimated to witness a significant CAGR during the forecast period (2020-2026). The distribution automation system refers to a set of intelligent processors, communication technologies, and sensors that enable coordination and monitor the distribution assets of electric power. The growing demand for integrating renewable energy sources along with advancements in IOT and communication technologies are some of the major factors driving the market growth during the forecast period. Furthermore, the rise in investments in smart grid infrastructure is one of the significant factors driving the market. The rising need for improved grid reliability and operating efficiency drives the growth of the market. However, the technical issues and high deployment costs are some of the factors hampering the market growth.

Distribution Automation Market Size: By Component

Based on component, the market is segmented into field devices, software, and services. Field device segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. In terms of efficiency and outage management, voltage and reactive power management, asset safety management, and the application of distributed energy services, field devices help grid operators. Ongoing deployment of these units in line with existing distribution networks drives the growth of the market. The software segment is expected to grow at a high CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing enhancement of the business potential and the rising technological advancements including IOT and communication systems.

Distribution Automation Market Size: By Communication Technology

Based on communication technology, the market is segmented into wired and wireless. The wire segment is further sub-segmented into fiber optic, ethernet, powerline carrier, and IP, and wireless segment is sub-segmented into RF mesh, cellular, and WiMax. Wireless segment is expected to grow at a high CAGR during the forecast period. The rising facility in the reduction of maintenance costs and availability of easy accessibility of data from remote locations drives the growth of the market. The radiofrequency mesh wireless segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period due to its high bandwidth, and minimal latency.

Distribution Automation Market Size: By Utility

Based on utility, the market is segmented into public and private. The public utility segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period due to growing number of publicly owned electric utilities across regions which drives the nascent growth of the market.

Distribution Automation Market Size: By Region

Based on the region, the global distribution automation market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Central & South America, and Middle East & Africa. The Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. The rise in demand for distribution automation solutions due to the high investments in smart grid projects drives the growth of the market. Moreover, the growing demand for energy needs of the region also accelerates the growth of the market. Furthermore, Europe is expected to grow at a high CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing investments in the replacement of aging power distribution infrastructure and the growing complexity in the region’s power distribution infrastructure in countries like Germany, France, and the UK.

Distribution Automation Market Share & Competitor Analysis

Some of the key players operating in the distribution automation market include: Xylem, Landis+Gyr, Siemens, Itron, Hubbell, ABB, Schneider Electric, Eaton, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, G&W Electric, S&C Electric, Toshiba, Mitsubishi Electric, GE, Ingeteam, Trilliant Holdings, CE Power Engineered Services, Beckwith Electric, Minsait ACS, and Kalkitech, among others.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of companies profiled in the report.

In March 2020, ABB announced the launch of an upgraded version of the REX640 protection relay, which enhanced the communication security and flexibility in advanced power generation and distribution applications

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Distribution Automation Market: By Component

Introduction
1. Distribution Automation Market, By Component, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
Field Devices
1. Field Devices : Distribution Automation Market, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
Software
1. Software: Distribution Automation Market, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
Services
1. Services: Distribution Automation Market, 2020-2026 (USD Million)

Distribution Automation Market: By Communication Technology

Introduction
1. Distribution Automation Market, By Communication Technology, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
Wired Communication Technology
1. Wired Communication Technology: Distribution Automation Market, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
  1. Fiber Optic: Distribution Automation Market, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
  2. Ethernet: Distribution Automation Market, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
  3. Powerline carrier: Distribution Automation Market, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
  4. IP: Distribution Automation Market, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
Wireless Communication Technology
1. Wireless Communication Technology: Distribution Automation Market, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
  1. Radio frequency mesh: Distribution Automation Market, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
  2. Cellular network: Distribution Automation Market, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
  3. Wimax: Distribution Automation Market, 2020-2026 (USD Million)

Distribution Automation Market: By Utility

Introduction
1. Distribution Automation Market, By Utility, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
Private Utility
1. Private Utility: Distribution Automation Market, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
Public Utility
1. Public Utility: Distribution Automation Market, 2020-2026 (USD Million)

Distribution Automation Market: By Region

Introduction
1. Global Distribution Automation Market, Regional Analysis, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
North America
1. North America Distribution Automation Market, Regional Analysis, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    1. North America Distribution Automation Market, By Component, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    1. North America Distribution Automation Market, By Communication Technology, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    1. North America Distribution Automation Market, By Utility, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
  4. By Country
    1. U.S
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    2. Canada.
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    3. Mexico
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Europe
1. Europe Distribution Automation Market, Regional Analysis, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    1. Europe Distribution Automation Market, By Component, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    1. Europe Distribution Automation Market, By Communication Technology, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    1. Europe Distribution Automation Market, By Utility, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    1. Germany
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    2. UK
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    3. France
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    4. Italy
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Asia Pacific
1. Asia Pacific Distribution Automation Market, Regional Analysis, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    1. Asia Pacific Distribution Automation Market, By Component, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    1. Asia Pacific Distribution Automation Market, By Communication Technology, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    1. Asia Pacific Distribution Automation Market, By Utility, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
  4. By Country
    1. China
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    2. Japan
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    3. India
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        India Distribution Automation Market, By Component, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    4. South Korea
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    5. Rest Of Apac
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        Rest Of Apac, Distribution Automation Market, By Component, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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Central & South America
1. Central & South America Distribution Automation Market, Regional Analysis, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    1. Central & South America Distribution Automation Market, By Component, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    1. Central & South America Distribution Automation Market, By Communication Technology, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    1. Central & South America Distribution Automation Market, By Utility, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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    1. Brazil
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2. Middle East & Africa
  1. Middle East & Africa Distribution Automation Market, Regional Analysis, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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      1. Middle East & Africa Distribution Automation Market, By Component, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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      1. Middle East & Africa Distribution Automation Market, By Communication Technology, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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      1. Middle East & Africa Distribution Automation Market, By Utility, 2020-2026 (USD Million)
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      1. Saudi Arabia
        
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      2. UAE
        
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The global Distribution Automation Market has been studied from the year 2017 till 2026. However, the CAGR provided in the report is from the year 2018 to 2026. The research methodology involved three stages: Desk research, Primary research, and Analysis & Output from the entire research process.

The desk research involved a robust background study which meant referring to paid and unpaid databases to understand the market dynamics; mapping contracts from press releases; identifying the key players in the market, studying their product portfolio, competition level, annual reports/SEC filings & investor presentations; and learning the demand and supply side analysis for the Distribution Automation Market.

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The primary research activity included telephonic conversations with more than 50 tier 1 industry consultants, distributors, and end-use product manufacturers.

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Finally, based on the above thorough research process, an in-depth analysis was carried out considering the following aspects: market attractiveness, current & future market trends, market share analysis, SWOT analysis of the companies and customer analytics.

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