Distribution Automation Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global distribution automation market attained a value of nearly USD 13.60 Billion in 2024. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.50% during the forecast period of 2025-2034 to reach a value of USD 28.03 Billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

Distribution automation refers to the automation of power distribution systems and includes several technologies and devices such as sensors, processors, and advanced communication networks, among others, which are used to optimise the power distribution systems. A system of collecting, monitoring, and analysing data, distribution automation aids in enhancing the efficiency of power supply and power distribution.

• The global distribution automation market growth is being propelled by the escalating demand for electricity owing to the heightened expansion of industrial and commercial sectors. Increasing digitalisation across sectors such as healthcare, automotive, and residential, among others, is a major driving factor for the market for distribution automation.
• The increasing penetration of advanced software and hardware technology across electric utilities are bolstering the distribution automation infrastructure. High end, Internet of Things (IoT) components and cloud-based software, such as fault location isolation and service restoration (FLISR) software and smart sensor software, are further propelling the distribution automation market demand.
• Progressive innovations and software and hardware upgradations being carried out by the major market players, to gain a competitive edge, are key distribution automation market trends further adding to the market growth.

Global Distribution Automation Market Segmentation

The report titled “Distribution Automation Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Component

• Field Devices
• Software
• Services

Market Breakup by Technology

• Wired Communication Technology
• Wireless Communication Technology

Market Breakup by Type of Utility

• Private Utility
• Public Utility

Market Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Global Distribution Automation Market Share by Component

The software segment, based on component, holds a significant share in the distribution automation market as cloud-based software improves collaboration, facilitates easy back-up and restoration of data, and operates at minimal costs. In addition, this type of software bridges the gap between utilities and power distribution enabling deployment of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT). Over the forecast period, the anticipated increase in demand for fault location isolation and service restoration (FLISR) software, Volt/VAR management software, and smart sensor software, among other software, are expected to fuel the growth of this segment.

Global Distribution Automation Market Share by Type of Utility

Public utilities account for a leading share in electricity distribution systems, due to which the demand for distribution automation in public type of utilities is expected to witness steady growth in the coming years. The increasing demand for electricity across the end use sectors including commercial, industrial, and residential, is bolstering the global market for distribution automation. However, private utility segment is expected to witness a strong growth in the coming years due to the rising privatisation of utilities in various regions.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global distribution automation market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swedish-Swiss power distribution and electronics manufacturing company based in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 1988, the company is a leading technological and electrical equipment innovator which also provides integrated platforms to cater to the demands of the IT and industrial sectors.

Siemens AG

Siemens AG is a renowned automation company which was founded in 1847 and is currently headquartered in Munich, Germany. The company provides solutions to diverse industries including smart infrastructure, mobility, energy, financial services, and healthcare, among others.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is currently headquartered in Washington, United States. This company caters to the demands of power industries and facilities located around the world by providing supportive products for designing, manufacturing, and protecting power systems.

Other market players include Schneider Electric SE, S&C Electric Company, Landis+Gyr AG, and General Electric Company, among others.