Power Line Communication (PLC) Market Report 2026

The power line communication (plc) market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $12.74 billion in 2025 to $14.29 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of electrical grid infrastructure, early adoption of narrowband plc technologies, increasing need for utility communication networks, growth of building automation systems, availability of legacy power line networks.

The power line communication (plc) market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22.66 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart grid modernization, rising demand for cost-effective communication infrastructure, expansion of electric vehicle charging networks, growing integration of plc with IoT platforms, increasing focus on grid cybersecurity. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing deployment of plc in smart grid networks, growing use of plc for home automation systems, rising adoption of broadband plc technologies, integration of plc with industrial control systems, enhanced focus on secure data transmission.

The rising interest in industrial automation and control systems is expected to drive the growth of the power line communication (PLC) market in the coming years. Industrial automation and control systems are technologies designed to automate and monitor manufacturing processes, machinery, and equipment in industrial settings, improving efficiency, productivity, and safety. Their adoption is increasing due to the ability to enhance operational efficiency, improve product quality, ensure workplace safety, and adapt to dynamic market demands across various industries. Power line communication (PLC) supports industrial automation and control systems by enabling reliable and cost-effective data transmission over existing power lines, improving communication efficiency and connectivity within industrial environments. For instance, in April 2024, according to the International Federation of Robotics, a Germany-based international organization, manufacturing companies in the United States significantly increased automation efforts, with total industrial robot installations rising 12% to 44,303 units in 2023. Therefore, the growing adoption of industrial automation and control systems is fueling the expansion of the power line communication market.

Major companies operating in the power line communication (PLC) market are focusing on developing advanced dual-mode communication platforms, such as hybrid PLC solutions, to enhance data reliability, lower deployment costs, and improve connectivity across smart grid, smart metering, and smart city applications. Hybrid PLC platforms combine power line communication with complementary wireless technologies to enable efficient and resilient data transmission over existing electrical infrastructure. For instance, in May 2023, Silicon Laboratories Inc., a US-based semiconductor and software company, launched the SM2400 G3-PLC Hybrid Platform, a certified dual-mode communication solution designed to support smart metering, smart cities, and grid modernization initiatives. Engineered to provide more efficient and cost-effective connectivity, the platform facilitates robust data transmission over power lines while enhancing interoperability, scalability, and network performance for utilities and smart infrastructure deployments.

In March 2023, Tata Power Company Limited, an India-based electric power distribution company, partnered with Enel S.p.A. to deploy smart metering and grid automation technologies across India’s power distribution network. Through this collaboration, Tata Power and Enel aim to improve grid efficiency, reliability, and security by implementing advanced smart metering solutions that feature a resilient communication system capable of automatically switching between power line communication (PLC) and radio frequency (RF) channels based on real-time field conditions. Enel S.p.A. is an Italy-based electric company specializing in digital and smart grid solutions, including advanced power line communication systems for modern electricity networks.

Major companies operating in the power line communication (plc) market are Hitachi Energy Ltd., Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Schneider Electric SE, ABB Ltd., STMicroelectronics N.V., Renesas Electronics Corporation, Hubbell Power Systems, Landis+Gyr AG, Zyxel Communications Corporation, NETGEAR Inc., D-Link Corporation, Belkin International LLC, TP-Link Technologies Co Ltd., Devolo AG, Corinex Communications Corp., NetComm Wireless Limited, Billion Electric Co. Ltd., Atmel Corporation, Echelon Corporation, Xemex NV.

North America was the largest region in the power line communication (PLC) market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the power line communication (plc) market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the power line communication (plc) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The power line communication (PLC) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as home remote meter reading, distribution automation services, industrial automation services, and internet service provision. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The power line communication (PLC) market also includes sales of power line communication modems and adapters, power line communication chips and modules, and power line communication-based communication modules. 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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