Smart Utilities Global Market Report 2024

The smart utilities market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $41.0 billion in 2023 to $46.64 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%. The historic period's growth can be attributed to several factors, including increased adoption of energy storage solutions, the necessity for demand response management, growing demand for renewable energy sources, increased energy consumption rates, and heightened investments in infrastructure modernization within the energy sector.

The smart utilities market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $78.52 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%. The forecast period's growth can be attributed to several factors, including an emphasis on enhancing grid reliability and resilience, the adoption of weather-based load forecasting techniques, increased digitalization and analytics in the energy sector, a rising demand for sustainable energy solutions, escalating utility costs driving the need for efficiency improvements, and a growing preference for energy-efficient appliances. Major trends expected in this period include the emergence of hyper automation and edge computing technologies, the use of digital twins for predictive maintenance, a heightened focus on cybersecurity in light of quantum threats, the evolution of smart grids as platforms for new services, and advancements in autonomous systems and robotics within the energy industry.

The smart utilities market is expected to experience growth due to the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Electric vehicles are powered by electric motors using energy stored in rechargeable batteries. The rise in electric vehicle usage is driven by factors such as convenience, environmental advantages, the expanding range of models, decreasing costs, and governmental initiatives promoting decarbonization. Smart utilities play a crucial role in integrating EVs by optimizing charging infrastructure, managing grid demand, and ensuring efficient energy distribution. For example, the International Energy Agency reported in October 2023 that electric cars accounted for 14% of new vehicle purchases in 2022, up from around 9% in 2021, highlighting the growing adoption of EVs driving the smart utilities market's growth.

Leading companies in the smart utilities sector are concentrating on developing advanced solutions such as advanced meter infrastructure (AMI) systems to modernize urban water management and gain a competitive advantage. AMI solutions are comprehensive systems that automate real-time data collection and management for efficient utility monitoring and control. For instance, ST Engineering introduced BrightCity in June 2024, an AMI solution designed to assist utility providers and consumers in managing water consumption effectively. BrightCity addresses challenges posed by aging water infrastructure and disparate meter systems by converting traditional meters into smart meters using its innovative Meter Interface Unit (MIU). This MIU, compatible with most water meters, enables wireless data collection and integrates with a central Meter Data Management System (MDMS) for real-time insights, predictive leakage detection, and customer usage monitoring through a dedicated portal.

In February 2023, Smart Energy Water (SEW), a US-based digital customer and workforce solutions provider, acquired 3Insys. The acquisition aimed to enhance SEW's offerings and expand its market presence in digital solutions for the energy and utility sectors. 3Insys, known for its Agile Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) tailored to energy and utility industries, brought valuable expertise and technology to SEW through this acquisition.

Major companies operating in the smart utilities market are Siemens AG, General Electric Company, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Cisco Systems Inc., Oracle Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Ltd, SAP SE, Eaton Corporation plc, Atos SE, Wipro Limited, Tech Mahindra Limited, Xylem Inc., Hubbell Incorporated, Itron Inc., Enel X S.r.l., Landis+Gyr Group AG, S&C Electric Company, Semtech Corporation, Kamstrup A/S, Smart Energy International, Tantalus Systems Corporation, Trilliant Holdings Inc.

North America was the largest region in the smart utilities market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the smart utilities market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the smart utilities market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Smart utilities encompass modernized systems and technologies utilized for the management, monitoring, and optimization of utility services such as electricity, water, and gas. These systems leverage connected sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance efficiency, optimize asset performance, provide real-time insights, and mitigate utility loss risks.

The key components of smart utilities include hardware, software, and services. Hardware comprises the physical devices and equipment used for managing and monitoring utility services, including meter hardware, communication and networking devices, and power quality equipment. The technology encompasses both wired and wireless solutions, catering to various end applications within the utility sector.

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The smart utilities market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as energy auditing services, utility billing services, grid management services, and remote monitoring services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The smart utilities market also includes sales of products including smart meters, smart grids, smart sensors, and smart thermostats. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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