Transfer Switch Market Report 2025

The transfer switch market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.8 billion in 2024 to $1.93 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion in telecommunications and it infrastructure, focus on disaster recovery and backup systems, urbanization and commercial growth, safety and compliance standards, rising demand for uninterrupted power supply.

The transfer switch market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.64 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for reliable power solutions, expansion of renewable energy integration, smart grid integration, focus on resilience and disaster preparedness, market penetration in developing regions. Major trends in the forecast period include increased adoption of smart transfer switches, demand for seamless power transfer solutions, focus on energy efficiency, integration with renewable energy systems, reliability and safety compliance.

The transfer switch market is poised for growth, propelled by the increasing demand for a continuous and reliable power supply. A power supply is a crucial component that furnishes power to electrical loads, often converting one form of electrical power into another or transforming different forms of energy into electricity, such as solar, mechanical, or chemical sources. Automated transfer switches (ATS) play a key role in ensuring uninterrupted power supply. These switches operate automatically, detecting power outages in the primary source and seamlessly transferring power supply to a backup source. As per a report published by Exxon Mobil Corporation in October 2022, global electricity demand is projected to grow by 1.8% annually, reaching nearly 50% of the energy sector by 2050. This surge in demand for a continuous and stable power supply is a driving force behind the forward momentum of the transfer switch market.

The increasing demand for data centers is anticipated to drive the growth of the transfer switch market in the future. A data center is a centralized facility where organizations manage their computer systems, servers, networking equipment, data storage, and related components. Transfer switches are utilized in data centers for power distribution and management systems, ensuring an uninterrupted power supply and facilitating efficient power management and maintenance of power sources, such as generators. For example, in June 2024, CBRE Group Inc., a U.S.-based commercial real estate services and investment firm, reported a 24.4% year-over-year increase in North America's data center inventory in Q1 2024, adding 807.5 MW of capacity. Northern Virginia was the leading contributor, supplying 391.1 MW of new capacity. Similarly, the Asia-Pacific region also experienced significant growth, with data center inventory rising by 22% year-over-year to nearly 3,000 MW. Despite tighter planning constraints in Singapore, the capacity pipeline remains robust. Thus, the rising demand for data centers is driving the expansion of the transfer switch market.

Product innovation stands out as a prominent trend gaining traction in the transfer switch market, with major companies actively developing innovative switches to reinforce their market positions. A notable example is Schneider Electric, a France-based energy management and automation company, which introduced TransferPacT in February 2022. TransferPacT represents a new generation of modular intelligent automatic transfer switches, belonging to the PC class ATSE rated for 220V-440V and available in 32A-160A, 2,3,4 poles. Distinguished by innovative technology, TransferPacT ensures enhanced uptime with transfer rates of under 500 ms. The real-time data collected from the ATSE is analyzed by EcoStruxureTM IoT-enabled solutions, providing operators with proactive maintenance analysis instead of preventive maintenance.

Major players in the transfer switch market are launching new products to fortify their market positions. Natures Generator, a US-based provider of solar and wind generator products, exemplifies this trend with the introduction of a 12-circuit transfer switch kit in September 2023. This pre-wired kit is designed for seamless integration of a building's electrical system with clean and renewable energy sources. The 12-circuit switch kit serves as a backup power solution for electrical appliances, devices, and lighting during blackouts. Notably, it is intended for easy indoor installation, with a licensed electrician recommended for usage. These instances underscore the industry's commitment to product innovation as a strategy for staying competitive and meeting evolving market demands.

In August 2024, Trystar, a US-based manufacturer of electrical power solutions, acquired Salient for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition specifically targets the needs of the data center sector as well as other commercial and industrial markets. Salient is a US-based company that specializes in providing transfer switches.

Major companies operating in the transfer switch market include ABB Ltd., Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Schneider Electric SE, General Electric Corporation, Cummins Inc., Caterpillar Inc., Eaton Corporation plc, Kohler Co., Socomec Group SAS, Camsco Electric Co., DynaGen Technologies Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., Marathon Thomson Power System LLC, Vertiv Co., Briggs & Stratton Corporation, ASCO Power Technologies, Russelectric Inc., Blue Star Power Systems Inc., Zenith Controls Inc., Thomson Power Systems, Lovato Electric SpA, Generac Power Systems Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Legrand SA.

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

A transfer switch is a device designed to facilitate the safe switching of electrical loads between different power sources. It enables the seamless transition of an electrical load from one power source to another, commonly between a primary power source and a backup power source. These switches are utilized for transferring an electrical load between sources such as a main power supply and a backup generator, or between different generators or grid service entrances.

The primary types of transfer switches include automatic transfer switches (ATS) and manual transfer switches. An automatic transfer switch (ATS) is a self-acting device equipped with intelligent power-switching capabilities governed by dedicated control logic. It features multiple transition modes such as soft load, closed, delayed, and open. These switches find applications across industrial, commercial, and residential settings to ensure seamless power transfer and supply continuity in case of power disruptions or switching between power sources.

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The transfer switch market consists of sales of intelligent and self-acting power-switching devices. 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.

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