Utilities Market Report 2026

The utilities market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.02 trillion in 2025 to $7.41 trillion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of urban population centers, increasing electrification of households and industries, development of centralized power generation systems, growth of regulated utility frameworks, expansion of water and gas distribution networks.

The utilities market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.39 trillion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising investments in smart utility infrastructure, increasing focus on decarbonization of power generation, growing demand for resilient utility networks, expansion of distributed energy resources, rising adoption of digital utility platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of smart grid infrastructure, rising deployment of advanced metering systems, expansion of renewable energy integration, growing focus on grid resilience and reliability, enhanced use of data-driven utility operations.

The growing demand for electricity is poised to propel the growth of the utilities market in the future. Electricity, serving as the flow of electric charge through conductors, is essential for powering various electrical devices and systems. Utilities related to electricity encompass power generation, distribution, and billing services provided by electric companies to ensure a reliable and consistent energy supply for homes and businesses. For instance, as of September 2023, the International Energy Agency reports that in Colombia, the total net electricity production reached 7 terawatt-hours (TWh) in June 2023, indicating a 1.1% increase on a year-to-date basis. The escalating demand for electricity is thus a key driver for the growth of the utilities market.

Key companies are strategically focusing on the development of imaging technology to maintain a competitive edge. Imaging technology plays a critical role in utility services, aiding in the assessment of infrastructure and the detection of faults to ensure efficient and reliable electricity operations. For instance, in April 2023, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) launched the DEWA SAT-2, a 6U nanosatellite equipped with a 4.7-meter high-resolution camera for Earth observation across seven spectral bands from a 500-km orbit. This satellite, complemented by infrared tools for greenhouse gas measurement, is specifically designed for applications in energy and water networks. It will be deployed to detect thermal patterns in high-voltage transmission lines, substations, homes, and solar power stations.

In December 2025, Sembcorp Industries Ltd., a Singapore-based energy and utilities company, acquired Alinta Energy for $4.3 billion. Through this acquisition, Sembcorp seeks to substantially broaden its footprint in the Australian energy market, diversify its power generation portfolio, and reinforce its position across electricity generation, retail supply, and renewable energy assets. Alinta Energy Ltd. is an Australia-based energy company that focuses on electricity generation, gas supply, and energy retail services, catering to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across several Australian states.

Major companies operating in the utilities market are Enel SpA, E.ON SE, Uniper SE, State Power Investment Corporation, Iberdrola, S.A., National Energy Investment Group Co., Ltd., Engie S.A., Exelon Corporation, Duke Energy Corporation, Veolia Environnement S.A., Pacific Gas & Electric, SSE, GAIL, NHPC Limited, Centrica, Delaware City Water System, NextEra Energy, China Datang Corporation, China Three Gorges Corporation, Comision Federal de Electricidad, Dominion Energy Inc., Dana Brevini Power - Transmission S.p.A., TransAlta Corporation, Saudi Consolidated Electricity Company, Adani Power, Public Service Enterprise Group, China Resources Gas Group, China Southern Power Grid Company, China Water Affairs Group, Itron Inc., AGL Energy, Shenzhen Water (Group) Co., Integrated Gas Services Company LLC, Israel Electric Corporation, Limited Liability Company Gazprom Energoholding and Fortum Oyj, Osaka Gas, Tata Power, G.EN. GAZ ENERGIA, Centria Reti Gas, CLP Holdings Limited, Novatek, Red Eléctrica de España (REE), Tokyo Gas, China Huadian Group Corporation, Intergen, ESBI, National Iranian Oil Company, Federal Electricity Commission, China Guodian Corporation, Areva T & D, Vattenfall AB, Drax Power Limited, ENN Group, ENMAX Corporation, Xcel Energy, China Huaneng Group, Enbridge Inc, Marcuras Water Treatment (India) Pvt. Ltd., Mahanagar Gas, GASAG, Envicare Technologies Pvt Ltd, IIT Corporation, Hydro-Quebec, Artesian Water Company, Jiangxi Hongcheng Waterworks Co., Laheeb Gas Trading, Enagás, GE Water and Process Technologies, NTPC Limited, Paragon Water Technologies, Total E&P Canada Ltd., Evoqua Water Technologies, Scottish Power, Toshiba Water Solutions Private Limited, Tohoku Electric Power Co, OGK-4), International Power/GDF SUEZ SA, RWE, Sempra Energy, Indraprastha Gas, Petronet LNG, TC Energy Corporation, Gazprom, Dubai Electricity & Water Authority, Natural Gas Distribution Company, Omv petrom, EDF Energy, Gujarat State Petronet, Amprion GmbH, Ultrapure & Industrial Services, Fennovoima Ltd., Southern Co., Korea Gas Corporation, Kelvin Water Technologies, Beijing IWHR Corporation, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Aksa Cukurova Dogal Gaz Dagitim Anonim Sirket, American Electric, BC Hydro, Bionics Consortium Pvt. Ltd., Cadent Gas Ltd, Dow Water and Process Solutions, Électricité de France S.A., Endesa, Eni Gas & Power, Hammadi Power Service, Hokkaido Electric Power Company, Horizon Nuclear Power, Hydro One Inc, Italgas, Kinder Morgan Inc, Krevox, Louisville Water Company, Municipal Water and Sewage Company S.A., NaftoGaz Group, Nawah Energy, Northumbrian Water, Nuclear Power Production & Development Company of Iran (NPPD), Oneok Inc., PGNiG, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Saudi Electricity Company, Severen Trent Water, Siemens LLC, United utilities, Williams Companies Inc, Wuhan Sanzhen Industry Holding Co., Yorkshire water.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the utilities market in 2025. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the utilities market. The regions covered in the utilities market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the utilities market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The utilities market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage removal services. The market excludes waste management and remediation services that collect, treat, and dispose of waste materials. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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