Electric Power Distribution Automation Systems Market Report 2026

The electric power distribution automation systems market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $28.72 billion in 2025 to $30.47 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for reliable electricity distribution, advancements in automation technologies, rising adoption of scada and dms systems, regulatory support for grid modernization, growing need for real-time monitoring and control.

The electric power distribution automation systems market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $38.34 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of smart grids, integration of iot-enabled sensors and devices, adoption of predictive analytics for fault management, rising investments in renewable energy integration, focus on minimizing downtime and improving operational efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include implementation of substation automation systems, deployment of feeder automation solutions, integration of consumer side automation, adoption of advanced metering infrastructure (ami) software, use of real-time fault detection, isolation, and service restoration (fdir) systems.

The growing adoption of smart grids is expected to drive the expansion of the electric power distribution automation systems market in the coming years. A smart grid is an advanced electrical network that integrates modern communication, sensing, control, and information technologies to optimize electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and consumption. Smart grids enable more effective management of energy resources by improving the way electricity is generated, distributed, and used, which helps reduce energy losses during transmission and distribution. Electric power distribution automation systems support smart grids by providing real-time monitoring and automating key distribution functions such as fault detection, isolation, and restoration, thereby enhancing overall grid efficiency. For example, in February 2024, IoT Analytics GmbH - a Germany-based market insights and strategic intelligence company - reported that by the end of 2023, a total of 1.06 billion smart meters (covering electricity, water, and gas) had been installed worldwide. Therefore, the increasing adoption of smart grids is contributing to the growth of the electric power distribution automation systems market.

Key players in the electric power distribution automation systems market are increasingly developing advanced multi-application protection and control relays specifically for medium-voltage power distribution grids. These relays are designed to improve system reliability, enhance fault protection, optimize grid management, and enable efficient monitoring and control of electrical networks. Human Machine Interface (HMI) systems support these advancements by offering intuitive interfaces, such as graphical displays and touchscreens, that facilitate user interaction with complex systems. For example, in August 2024, Hitachi Energy Ltd., a Switzerland-based company, introduced the Relion REF650. This relay features a modular, single-device design for flexible and scalable deployment, making it suitable for long-term applications. Equipped with an advanced HMI that includes a touchscreen, the REF650 allows operators to view machine status and real-time voltage/current data interactively. It meets the latest industry standards (IEC 61850 Ed 2.1) and is compatible with PCM600 3.1, ensuring seamless interoperability across different vendors.

In July 2024, QEI Automation Solutions LLC, a US-based software platform, acquired Energy Computer Systems (ECS) for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows QEI to enhance its portfolio by integrating ECS's expertise in electric power distribution automation systems. Energy Computer Systems (ECS) Ltd, based in Colombia, specializes in providing these automation solutions.

Major companies operating in the electric power distribution automation systems market are Hitachi Ltd, Siemens AG, General Electric Company, Oracle Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc, ABB Ltd., Eaton Corporation PLC, Hubbell Power Systems Inc (Hubbell Incorporated), Itron Inc., Landis+Gyr, NARI Group Corporation, Integrated Electronic Systems, Ingeteam, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Inc, S&C Electric Company, Elster Solutions, Beijing SOJO Electric, Beijing Creative Distribution Automation, G&W Electric Company, Trilliant Holdings Inc., Kalki Communication Technologies Private Limited, Iskraemeco, Minsait ACS Inc., Gram Power, Xuji Electric (XJ Group Corporation), Qualus, ZIV Automation UK Ltd.

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

The electric power distribution automation systems market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as consulting on system optimization, integration of automation solutions, maintenance of grid infrastructure, and technical support for power distribution networks. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The electric power distribution automation systems market also includes sales of products such as smart grid solutions, advanced protection relays, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. 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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