What Has Driven the Growth of the Utility Communication Market in Recent Years?
The utility communication market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• There has been significant growth in the utility communication market size in the last few years. The projected growth sees it increase from $22.45 billion in 2024 to $24.38 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.6%. The historical growth in this market is due to factors such as grid modernization efforts, demand response schemes, concerns around cybersecurity, customer engagement initiatives, regulatory compliance obligations and the global expansion of utility operations.
How Will the Utility Communication Market?
The Utility Communication market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the utility communication market size is set to experience a significant uptick. It is anticipated to expand to $39.86 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.1%.
The projected growth during this period can be accredited to factors such as enhanced interconnectivity, the proliferation of distributed energy resources, the launch of intelligent city strategies, a concentrated emphasis on environmental sustainability, and grid decentralization. The forecast period will also witness key trends including the acceptance of 5G technology, integration with Internet of Things gadgets, a global partnership on standards, the utilization of artificial intelligence in grid management, and the usage of data analytics for predictive upkeep.
Which Factors Are Boosting Growth In The Utility Communication Market?
The growth of the utility communication market is projected to surge due to the escalating demand for smart grids. Smart grids are technologically advanced electrical grids, incorporating automation, communication, and IT systems that can regulate real-time power flows from supply hubs to consumers, facilitating even distribution of power. There's an increasing inclination towards improving operational efficiency, which has propelled the need for smart grids. Such grids incorporate distributed smart sensors, distributed power generation, real-time measurements and metering infrastructure, as well as monitoring systems that relay real-time statistics about operations occurring between utility operators and users. For example, in September 2022, Enedis, a French utility firm overseeing the electricity distribution grid, announced plans to scale its annual investments from €4.4 billion in 2022 to more than €5 billion by 2032, with a spike to €5.5 billion expected in 2027. This spike is credited to the amplified construction of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in condominiums. As such, the increasing requirement for smart grids is fueling the expansion of the utility communication market.
What Key Areas Define The Segmentation Of The Global Utility Communication Market?
The utility communication market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Technology: Wired, Wireless
2) By Utility: Public, Private
3) By Components: Hardware, Software
4) By Application: Transmission And Distribution, Oil And Gas
5) By End-User: Residential, Commercial, Industrial
Subsegments:
1) By Wired: Fiber Optic Communication, Power Line Communication (PLC), Copper Wire Communication
2) By Wireless: Radio Frequency (RF) Communication, Microwave Communication, Satellite Communication, Cellular Communication
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How Are Emerging Trends Reshaping The Dynamics Of The Utility Communication Market?
Innovations in technology have become a prominent trend in the utility communication market. The enhancement of private industrial 5G networks, employing specific components such as antennas and base stations, provides the ability for businesses to establish bespoke wireless communication systems. These systems contribute to improved industrial control, security, and productivity. For instance, the Germany-based tech firm Siemens incorporated 5G into their utility communication offerings in September 2023 to reinforce smart grid systems. By leveraging 5G, they expedite the rollout of edge computing and AI utilities, both vital for predictive upkeep and grid automatization. Siemens employs 5G for immediate data transmission within smart grids, maximizing their functionality and decision-making effectiveness. With 5G-empowered systems, Siemens enhances automation and remote management abilities, equipping utilities to effectively oversee intricate operations like fault identification and load distribution.
Who Are the Key Players In The Utility Communication Market?
Major companies operating in the utility communication market include:
• Schneider Electric SE
• Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
• General Electric Company
• DIGI International Inc.
• ZTE Corporation
• Cisco Systems Inc.
• Black & Veatch Holding Company
• Valiant Communications Limited
• ABB Ltd.
• Omicron Electronics GmbH
• Hitachi Energy Ltd.
• Motorola Solutions Inc.
• Milsoft Utility Solutions Inc.
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Rockwell Automation Inc.
• Texas Instruments Incorporated
• Power Systems Engineering Inc.
• Fujitsu Limited
• Xylem Inc.
• Itron Inc.
• Trilliant Holding Inc.
• Nokia Corporation
• RAP Data Communications Ltd.
• SmartMark Communications LLC
• Smarter Grid Solutions Ltd.
• Robert Bosch GmbH
• LG Corporation
• Emerson Electric Co.
• Yokogawa Electric Corporation
• Inductive Automation LLC
• AVEVA Group PLC
• Tatsoft LLC
• Advantech Co. Ltd.
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Utility Communication Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the utility communication market share in 2024. The regions covered in the utility communication market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
