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Global Digital Grid (Sensors, Meters, and Communications) Growth Opportunities
Future Growth Potential Enhanced by the Rising Need for Real-time Decision-making Solutions Among Grid Operators
20-Aug-2021
Global
Market Research
K520-01-00-00-00
EG02169-GL-MT_25705
$4,950.00
Special Price $3,712.50 save 25 %
This research study provides an overview of digital grid deployment initiatives globally. It also identifies the factors that will drive and pose challenges to the industry’s move towards the digitalization of the transmission and distribution (T&D) network. The global digital grid (sensors, meters, and communication) market is expected to generate a cumulative revenue of $86.95 billion during the forecast period (2021–2030). This is expected to be driven by the rising need for grid efficiency improvements, the growing access to renewable energy, an aging infrastructure, and an increasing number of customer touchpoints through demand-side energy resources. However, budgetary concerns—especially following a pandemic—and lack of awareness among utilities will challenge the market growth in the medium term.
While smart meters comprise the largest segment, grid line sensors comprise the fastest-growing one in the forecast period, with a CAGR of 10.2%. This is a highly competitive market with opportunities for traditional and new entrants. The global digital grid market is very diverse, with the presence of global players like Landis+Gyr, EDMI, Siemens, GE, and ABB, and new entrants or standalone product/solution providers like Sentient Energy, Trilliant, Micatu, Awesense, and others. The expected acceleration of the digital grid is likely to create revenue opportunities for both traditional T&D players and emerging startups in the industry.
Geographic coverage: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding China), China, and the rest-of-the-world (ROW) countries
Key Issues Addressed
- Is the market growing, how long will it continue to grow, and at what rate?
- Are the existing competitors structured correctly to meet customer needs?
- Which are the major growth regions for digital grid adoption globally?
- What are the growth opportunities in the global market for digital grid solution providers?
- What are some of the key Mega Trends that are likely to influence the growth of the digital grid industry in the next decade?
Author: Rajalingam Chinnasamy
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult To Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperative 8™ on the Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Key Findings
Digital Grid Overview
Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market, Scope of Analysis
Research Background
Research Methodology
Competitive Landscape, Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market
Competitive Landscape, Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market (continued)
Competitive Landscape, Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market (continued)
Top Trends for the Digital Grid Industry in the New Decade (2021–2030)
Trend 1—Evolving Business Models
Trend 1—Evolving Business Models (continued)
Trend 2—Growth in Platforms (VPP/DR/DERMS) to Integrate Demand-Side Resources
Trend 3—Growth in Adoption of Big Data/Analytics
Trend 3—CASE STUDY—Big Data/Analytics
Trend 4—Emergence of 5g for the Digital Grid Application
Trend 5—Increased Focus in Edge Intelligence to Maximize Capabilities
Trend 5—Smart Meters as Grid Intelligent Devices
Trend 5—Case Study—Edge Intelligence
Trend 6—Surge in Cybersecurity Investment in the Second Half of the Decade
Trend 6—Case Study—Middle Eastern Utility Company
Trend 7—Emergence of Blockchain in Digital Grid
Trend 7—Case Study—Blockchain
The Impact of Trends across the Regions
Growth Drivers for the Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market
Driver 1—A Growing Need for Efficiency Improvements Along the Grid
Driver 2—The Rise in Penetration of Renewables in the Power Generation Mix
Driver 3—Aging Grid Infrastructure drives Investment in Modernization Programs
Driver 4—Integration of Demand Side Energy in the Grid Network Urges Utilities to Adopt Modernization Programs
Driver 5—Liberalization of Power Sector Enables Grid Infrastructure Investments
Growth Restraints in the Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market
Restraints Analysis by the Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market
Revenue Forecast, Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market
Revenue Forecast by Segment, Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market
Revenue Forecast Analysis, Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market
Revenue Forecast Analysis, Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market (continued)
Revenue Forecast by Region, Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Region, North America
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Region, Europe
Level of Smart Meter Penetration by Country, Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Region, Asia-Pacific Excluding China
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Region, China
Revenue Forecast Analysis by Region, ROW
Competitive Environment in the Digital Grid—Sensors, Meters, and Communications Market
Growth Opportunity 1—IoT to Enable T&D Equipment Integration Along the Grid to Strengthen Resiliency
Growth Opportunity 1—IoT to Enable T&D Equipment Integration Along the Grid to Strengthen Resiliency (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2—M&As between Strategic Competitors to Leverage Market Synergies
Growth Opportunity 2—M&As between Strategic Competitors to Leverage Market Synergies (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3—As-a-service Business Models To Enable Superior Customer Experience
Growth Opportunity 3—As-a-service Business Models To Enable Superior Customer Experience (continued)
Growth Opportunity 4—Digital Marketing for Transformed Selling Process
Growth Opportunity 4—Digital Marketing for Transformed Selling Process (continued)
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
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Key Issues Addressed
- Is the market growing, how long will it continue to grow, and at what rate
- Are the existing competitors structured correctly to meet customer needs
- Which are the major growth regions for digital grid adoption globally
- What are the growth opportunities in the global market for digital grid solution providers
- What are some of the key Mega Trends that are likely to influence the growth of the digital grid industry in the next decade
Author: Rajalingam Chinnasamy
| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Rajalingam Chinnasamy |
| GPS Codes | 98,519,852 |
| Industries | Energy |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Podcast | No |
| WIP Number | K520-01-00-00-00 |