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Market Research Future (MRFR) has published a cooked research report on the “Global Power Distribution Automation Market” that contains the information from 2019 to 2035.
The Power Distribution Automation Market is estimated to register a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2035.
MRFR recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Global Power Distribution Automation Market— ABB, Siemens, Eaton Corporation, GE Vernova, Schneider Electric, Itron, Lucy Electric, Trilliant, Burns & McDonnel and Hitachi Energy.
Power Distribution Automation Market Highlights
The Power Distribution Automation Market is accounted for to register a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period and is estimated to reach USD 46,364.1 million by 2035 .
The accelerating pace of smart city development worldwide represents a powerful growth catalyst for the Global Power Distribution Automation (DA) Market. Smart cities are designed around digital infrastructure that promotes energy efficiency, sustainability, and real-time responsiveness. At the core of this transformation is the power distribution system, which must evolve from a rigid, one-directional network into an intelligent, adaptive, and automated grid. DA technologies enable this transition by facilitating real-time monitoring, remote switching, self-healing capabilities, and seamless integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), such as rooftop solar and energy storage systems.
Governments are making substantial investments to advance smart urban infrastructure. India’s Smart Cities Mission, for example, covers over 100 cities and includes grid modernization components such as feeder automation, GIS mapping, and AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure). Cities like Pune and Surat have already deployed automated distribution systems to reduce technical losses and improve outage response times. In Europe, the Smart Cities Marketplace initiative supports DA-linked energy modernization projects in cities like Barcelona and Amsterdam, where automated substations and integrated EV charging infrastructure are being rolled out. Meanwhile, China’s Smart City Development Plan has positioned cities such as Shenzhen and Hangzhou at the forefront of grid digitalization, supported by a national push toward AI- and IoT-enabled smart grid platforms.
A key feature of smart cities is the proliferation of prosumers, EV charging networks, and microgrids, all of which challenge traditional grid operation due to their variable and bi-directional power flows. Distribution Automation helps utilities manage this complexity through advanced functionalities like FLISR (Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration), Volt-VAR Optimization, and load forecasting. For example, in the U.S., San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has implemented DA-enabled microgrids to maintain power stability and reliability in remote neighborhoods during wildfires or extreme weather events. These real-time control capabilities ensure that energy is delivered securely and efficiently, even in dynamic urban environments.
Segment Analysis
The Global Power Distribution Automation Market has been segmented based on Component, Communication Technology, Utility and Region.
The Global Power Distribution Automation Market segmentation, based on Component has been segmented into Field Devices, Software and Services. Among these, the Field Devices segment is projected to dominate the Global Power Distribution Automation Market revenue through the projected period. Based on Communication Technology, the market is segmented into Wired and Wireless, among which Wired segment is projected to dominate the market.
Based on Utility, market is segmented into Public and Private, among which the Public Utility segment is projected to dominate the Global Power Distribution Automation Market.
Region Analysis
By Region, the Power Distribution Automation Market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa. The Asia Pacific Power Distribution Automation Market holds considerable market share and is also forecasted to hold the largest share during the forecast period. The region benefits from high government spending, technological innovation, and partnerships with global and domestic automation firms, making Asia Pacific a strategic growth hotspot for DA vendors.
Key Findings of the Study
- The Global Power Distribution Automation Market is expected to reach 46,364.1 million by 2035, at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period.
- Asia Pacific accounted for the fastest-growing market.
- Based on Component, the Field Devices segment was attributed to holding the largest market in 2024.
- Based on Communication Technology, the Wired segment was attributed to holding the largest market in 2024.
- Based on Utility, the Public Utility segment was attributed to holding the largest market in 2024.
- ABB, Siemens, Eaton Corporation, GE Vernova, Schneider Electric, Itron, Lucy Electric, Trilliant, Burns & McDonnel and Hitachi Energy are the key market players.
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