Digital Utility Market Report 2025

The digital utility market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $248.33 billion in 2024 to $273.84 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in renewable energy sources, stricter regulations and compliance, aging infrastructure, rising energy demand, growth in data generation, increase in natural disasters.

The digital utility market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $470.9 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rapid urbanization, growing threat of cyber attacks, expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure, increased adoption of cloud computing, implementation of 5G network. Major trends in the forecast period include grid digitalization, AI and machine learning applications, energy storage integration, customer-centric solutions, transition to smart cities.

The increasing number of distributed and renewable power generation projects is anticipated to drive the growth of the digital utility market during the forecast period. Distributed generation refers to electricity production from various sources, often including renewable energy sources. The rise in distributed projects is attributed to the fact that renewable and distributed power generation reduces the electricity demand on centralized power facilities, thus protecting the environment and minimizing the environmental impacts associated with centralized generation. The significant environmental benefits of distributed and renewable energy generation projects are contributing to the expansion of these initiatives. For instance, in June 2024, an article published by Eurostat, a Luxembourg-based government agency, reported that in 2023, the supply of renewable energies increased by 4.4% compared to 2022, reaching approximately 10.9 million terajoules (TJ). Consequently, the growing number of distributed and renewable power generation projects is fueling the growth of the digital utility market.

The increasing trend towards electrified transportation is anticipated to drive the growth of the digital utility market in the coming years. Electrified transportation involves the use of electric power, typically from batteries or fuel cells, to propel vehicles, including electric cars, buses, trucks, and bicycles. This shift towards electrified mobility is driven by the aim to promote more environmentally friendly and sustainable forms of transportation. Digital utility technologies play a crucial role in managing charging infrastructure, optimizing energy distribution, and ensuring grid resilience, facilitating the seamless integration of electric vehicles into the utility ecosystem. As an illustration, in April 2023, the International Energy Agency reported that ten million electric cars were sold worldwide in 2022, with the overall market share of electric automobiles expected to increase from 4% to 14% in the past two years. Consequently, the growing trend towards electrified transportation is a significant driver for the digital utility market.

Leading companies in the digital utility market are forming strategic partnerships to enhance their product offerings and create innovative solutions. For instance, in October 2024, ELES, or Elektro-Slovenija, d.o.o., the state-owned electricity transmission system operator in Slovenia, partnered with Siemens Energy to advance digital technologies in electricity grids. The memorandum of understanding centers on developing innovative solutions, including augmented and virtual reality tools, robotic substation inspections, and advanced sensor monitoring systems. This collaboration aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy infrastructure while supporting initiatives to reduce carbon emissions. Siemens Energy is a Germany-based energy technology firm that focuses on innovative solutions throughout the entire energy value chain.

Major companies in the digital utility market are actively focusing on introducing innovative products, with a notable example being mobile workforce management (MWM) solutions, to better cater to the needs of their existing consumers. Mobile workforce management involves the use of tools and processes to support and empower employees who work outside of traditional office settings. An instance of this is seen in the launch of ARCOS LLC's premium MWM software, ARCOS Mobile Workbench, in February 2022. This solution consolidates all work assignments, changes, and reports into a single, user-friendly interface, streamlining processes and reducing manual effort. ARCOS Mobile Workbench offers the flexibility to either integrate with existing legacy systems or run all processes through ARCOS, providing options that align with workflow preferences. The information within the Mobile Workbench is kept confidential, accessible only to authorized users determined by the server. Moreover, data encryption ensures security both at rest and in transit, providing complete control over access to sensitive information. This example underscores the commitment of major companies to delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance workforce management in the digital utility sector.

In April 2022, American Electric Power (AEP), a major electric energy company based in the United States, completed the acquisition of Sempra Renewables LLC for $1.05 billion. This strategic transaction has significantly augmented AEP's portfolio of competitive renewable energy assets across 11 states in the US, reaching a total capacity of 1,075 megawatts. Upon the completion of the Santa Rita project, this capacity is expected to further increase to 1,302 megawatts. Sempra Renewables LLC, the acquired company, operates in the energy infrastructure sector and is based in the US. This acquisition aligns with AEP's commitment to expanding its presence and capabilities in the renewable energy space.

Major companies operating in the digital utility market include Bosch.IO GmbH, Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Accenture plc, IBM Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Oracle Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., SAP SE, ABB Ltd., Capgemini SE, Eaton Corporation plc, Rockwell Automation Inc., Trimble Inc., Itron Inc., Landis+Gyr Group AG, Enel X North America Inc., Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Kalkitech Inc., Aclara Technologies LLC, Open Systems International Inc., OSIsoft LLC, Sensus USA Inc., C3.ai Inc., Trilliant Holdings Inc., Utilidata Inc., Echelon Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the global digital utility market in 2024. The regions covered in the digital utility market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the digital utility market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Digital utility denotes solutions that are spatially enabled and highly adaptable, constructed from a blend of real-world, project-tested services, and leveraged software. The adoption of digitization has long been integral to the strategies of major utilities, contributing to organizational transformation and reinvention. The digital utility sector enhances customer interactions, ensures uninterrupted operations, facilitates swift defect resolution, complies promptly with maintenance activities, and amplifies overall productivity.

Digital utility comes in three primary types such as on-premise, hybrid, and cloud. On-premise entails deploying tools and approaches locally to address suboptimal and non-scalable software needs. This involves hosting hardware and software applications on-site. The networks supporting digital utility include generation, transmission, distribution, and retail, utilizing technologies such as hardware and integrated solutions. The digital economy serves various sectors, including banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), media and communication services, manufacturing and natural resources, aerospace and defense, transportation and logistics, government and utilities, along with other end-users.

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The digital utility market Includes revenues earned by entities in telecommunications, electrical utilities, natural gas, transportation services, and water and wastewater treatment services. 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.

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