Digital Ray Substation Automation Market Report 2025

This 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 digital ray substation automation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.02 billion in 2024 to $9.62 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to significant growth in low latency requirement, increasing demand for efficient and reliable power distribution systems, growing need for real-time monitoring and control of power distribution systems, growing need for cybersecurity in power distribution systems, rising need for automation in the oil and gas, mining, and transportation industries.

The digital ray substation automation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.52 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the growing technological advancements, growing need for automation in power utility and industrial applications, increasing demand for smart grid technologies and renewable energy integration, increasing focus on reducing costs and improving product differentiation, increase in the data privacy and security. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in communication networks and technologies, advanced communication protocols, cloud computing, renewable energy integration, digital twin technology, advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning for substation automation.

The anticipated surge in data privacy and security measures is poised to drive the expansion of the digital ray substation automation sector. Enhanced data protection involves safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure, employing tactics such as encryption and access controls to mitigate cyber threats and breaches. Digital ray substation automation systems enforce stringent access controls, limiting data access and modification within the network, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized breaches. Notably, as per a report by AAG IT Services in January 2024, it is projected that 54% of UK companies will have implemented cybersecurity measures by December 2022, showcasing an increase from 52% in 2021.

Prominent players within the digital ray substation automation market are dedicated to introducing cutting-edge technological solutions, including power automation platforms, to bolster their market revenues. A power automation platform encompasses an integrated automation solution featuring advanced digital process automation (DPA), robotic process automation (RPA), and process mining capabilities. For instance, in June 2023, Siemens Smart Infrastructure rolled out SICAM 8, a highly scalable power automation platform facilitating the seamless integration of new apps while aiding clients in ensuring secure and robust grid operations. This platform includes two novel software solutions including SICAM HMI (Human Machine Interface) and SICAM S8000. SICAM HMI elevates process visualization, while SICAM S8000 streamlines power automation processes, particularly supporting the integration of renewable energy sources into existing grids and expediting substation installations. Moreover, SICAM 8 was developed to meet escalating cybersecurity demands by providing a comprehensive cybersecurity solution encompassing secure products, systems, and services.

In December 2023, Hubbell Incorporated, a prominent US-based electronics company, completed the acquisition of Systems Control for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move underscores Comvest's expertise in facilitating business expansion and its leadership in investments within the infrastructure services sector, as Comvest is the parent company of Systems Control. Systems Control, based in the US, specializes in manufacturing substation control and relay panels, along with providing turnkey solutions for substation control buildings.

Major companies operating in the digital ray substation automation market report are General Electric Company, Hitachi Power Ltd., Siemens AG, Cisco Systems Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., ABB Limited, Toshiba Corporation, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Eaton Corporation Plc, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Emerson Electric Co., Rockwell Automation Inc., Belden Inc., Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Crompton Greaves Ltd., Powell Industries, Arteche Group, Open System International, Trilliant Holdings Inc., Novatech Inc., EFACEC Power Solutions SGPS S.A., Kalki Communication Technologies Private Limited, Verson Electric Pvt. Ltd.

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

The digital ray substation automation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as real-time monitoring, intelligent control algorithms, and predictive maintenance capabilities. 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 digital ray substation automation market also includes sales of intelligent electronic devices, control systems, such as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and remote terminal units. 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).

Digital ray substation automation involves the application of advanced digital technologies and automation systems to control and monitor electrical substations. This integration includes digital devices, communication networks, and control systems to effectively monitor, control, and protect the electrical grid infrastructure.

The main components of digital ray substation automation include the substation automation system, communication network, electrical system, recloser controller, programmable logical controller, capacitor bank controller, digital transducer or smart meter, load tap controller, communication channel, and others. A substation automation system is a comprehensive system that automates various functions within an electrical substation, covering monitoring, control, protection, and data acquisition. The communication channels involved encompass ethernet, power line communication, copper wire communication, and optical fiber communication, each serving diverse applications such as utility, steel, mining, oil and gas, and transportation channels.

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