IoT in Utilities Market Report 2025

This IoT in Utilities market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The IoT in utilities market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $52.31 billion in 2024 to $57.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adopters and pilot projects, regulatory requirements, demand response and energy conservation, predictive maintenance, smart meter deployment.

The IoT in utilities market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $105.03 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to customer-centric services, cybersecurity measures, smart cities and infrastructure development, water and waste management solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include grid modernization, energy efficiency and optimization, renewable energy integration, asset management and predictive maintenance, smart metering and billing.

The growing demand for digitization is set to drive the expansion of the IoT in the utility market. In this context, digitization employs digital tools to systematically monitor and enhance physical infrastructure, incorporating automation to enhance workforce safety and efficiency, ultimately improving customer interactions. This approach also facilitates the integration of distributed systems with advanced grid digital technology. As reported by Trade Arabia in April 2022, the utility sector experienced a surge in digitization technology implementation, resulting in a notable reduction of up to 25% in operating expenses and performance gains ranging from 20% to 40% in areas such as safety, reliability, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. Hence, the escalating demand for digitization acts as a catalyst for the growth of the IoT in the utility market.

The increasing emphasis on waste management is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the IoT in the utilities market. Waste management involves the responsible and efficient collection, treatment, disposal, and management of waste materials. IoT integration in waste management presents utilities and municipalities with opportunities to streamline operations, cut costs, enhance sustainability, and improve the overall quality of waste management services, contributing to cleaner and more sustainable urban environments. According to a report from the European Parliament in June 2023, France led the way in recycling, with 49. 6% of municipal waste recycled in 2021. The EU has set an ambitious goal of recycling and reusing 60% of municipal waste by 2030, underscoring the increasing demand for waste management that propels the growth of the IoT in the utilities market.

The integration of new technologies stands out as a significant trend gaining momentum in the IoT in the utility market. Key industry players are actively integrating new technologies to secure a competitive advantage. An illustration of this trend is evident in the initiative by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), as of March 2022. DEWA launched a 6U nanosatellite equipped with customized high-resolution image sensing technology specifically designed for communication with IoT terminals. These nanosatellites are tailored for use in energy and water networks, serving to detect thermal irregularities in high-voltage transmission lines, substations, homes, and solar power stations.

Major companies in the IoT in utilities market are concentrating on innovative products such as satellite IoT networks to bolster their market revenues. A satellite IoT network involves utilizing satellite technology to establish connectivity and communication among Internet of Things (IoT) devices. An example of this is the collaboration between Wyld Technologies Ltd and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), as of May 2022. They introduced DEWA-SAT1, the world's first utility to plan and maintain its networks using IoT and nanosatellites. This satellite IoT network service caters to various industries, providing cost-effective, low-power wireless solutions that securely link smart objects, people, and things.

In February 2022, Gridspertise, an Italy-based smart grid solutions provider leveraging IoT in utilities, entered into a collaboration with Qualcomm, with the specifics undisclosed. This strategic partnership positions Gridspertise to explore opportunities in electricity distribution asset monitoring and grid digitalization for global utilities, with Qualcomm's expertise as a US-based semiconductor company providing IoT devices and services.

Major companies operating in the IoT in utilities market include International Business Machines Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Verizon Communications Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Vodafone Group Plc, Telit Communications PLC, Landis+Gyr AG, Itron Inc., Schneider Electric SE, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Trimble Inc., Asea Brown Boveri Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Siemens AG, General Electric, Aclara Technologies LLC, Trilliant Networks Inc, Energyworx, Hindustan Computers Limited, Altair Engineering, Actility S. A, WAVIoT, Rayven LLC, Bosch Software Innovations, C3. ai Inc., Parametric Technology Corporation, Spectrum, Samsara Inc., Advanced RISC Machines Ltd., Sierra Wireless, SoluLab, Silver Spring Networks, Sensus, Badger Meter Inc., Kamstrup A/S, Elster Group GmbH.

North America was the largest region in the IoT in utilities market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the iot in utilities market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the iot in utilities market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

IoT in utilities refers to the development of advanced solutions that enhance productivity, accuracy, and real-time decision-making while addressing critical problems. Its applications include reducing emissions, managing energy distribution, integrating renewables, and improving reliability and efficiency. IoT in utilities establishes connected networks of data flows among distributed energy resources (DERs), in-home devices, and nano/microgrids.

The main types of IoT in utilities encompass platforms, solutions, services, and others. IoT utility solutions involve activities related to the development and sale of IoT solutions tailored for utilities. An IoT solution is an integrated array of technologies, including various sensors, designed to solve problems and create new organizational value. Different technologies, such as sensors, RFID, and connectivity technology, are applied in various utility applications, including electricity grid management, gas management, water and waste management, among others.

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The IoT in the utility market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing asset monitoring management and network management. 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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