PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1727929
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1727929
A smart grid communication node is a crucial component of modern electrical grids, enabling seamless data exchange between smart meters, sensors, substations, and control centers. It supports multiple communication protocols to facilitate real-time monitoring, automation, and energy distribution optimization. These nodes improve grid reliability, efficiency, and security by enabling two-way communication, fault detection, load balancing, and remote control of grid assets, making them essential for developing intelligent and resilient power systems.
The primary types of smart grid communication nodes include wired and wireless communication systems. Wired communication systems use physical cables, such as fiber optics or copper wires, to transmit data between smart grid devices. These nodes are used in applications such as command and control, communications, computing, and surveillance, serving various end-users, including residential, commercial, industrial, and government sectors.
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The smart grid communication node market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $62.34 billion in 2024 to $74.52 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.5%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart grids, the rising deployment of smart grid infrastructure, the adoption of smart technologies in power grids, the growing integration of electric vehicles (EVs), and the increasing demand for advanced metering solutions.
The smart grid communication node market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $150.35 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing demand for energy efficiency and sustainability, the rising need for advanced infrastructure, the expansion of renewable energy sources, growing awareness of smart grid benefits, and the increasing trend of digitalization. Key trends in this period include the adoption of innovative technologies, advancements in communication systems, technological progress in communication technologies, the development of microgrids for localized energy distribution, and significant advancements in information and communication technology (ICT).
The increasing demand for renewable energy is expected to drive the growth of the smart grid communication node market. Renewable energy comes from naturally replenishing sources such as sunlight, wind, water, and biomass, offering sustainability with minimal environmental impact. Factors contributing to the growing demand include rising environmental concerns, declining technology costs, government incentives, and global efforts toward energy security and sustainability. Smart grid communication nodes facilitate real-time data exchange between distributed energy sources, grid operators, and energy storage systems, ensuring efficient integration of variable power sources such as solar and wind. These nodes enhance grid stability, optimize power flow, and support demand response by enabling two-way communication, remote monitoring, and automation of renewable energy assets. For instance, in March 2023, the Energy Information Administration (EIA), a US-based government agency, reported that the combined share of wind and solar energy in total electricity generation increased from 12% in 2021 to 14% in 2022. California led the nation in utility-scale solar generation, contributing 26% of the total U.S. output, followed by Texas at 16% and North Carolina at 8%. The growing demand for renewable energy is thus fueling the expansion of the smart grid communication node market.
Leading companies in the smart grid communication node market are focused on developing technologically advanced products, such as power distribution communication networks, to improve grid reliability and enable real-time monitoring and automation. These networks integrate systems that facilitate real-time data exchange between substations, smart meters, grid control centers, and distributed energy resources, improving grid efficiency and automation. In July 2023, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., a China-based provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, introduced an intelligent power distribution communication network solution based on industrial switches and routers. A key feature of this solution is its flexible networking capability, supporting various power distribution architectures such as tree and ring structures. It integrates industrial switches, xTUs, and optical modules to establish an all-optical Ethernet network using fiber connections. In regions without fiber infrastructure but with wireless network coverage, 4G/5G industrial routers ensure seamless connectivity. Additionally, in high-density areas such as factories and cities, the solution enhances reliability by utilizing optical fiber and wireless communication as backup systems, improving network stability and power supply quality.
In January 2023, TE Connectivity, an Ireland-based electronics company, acquired Kries for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens TE's energy business unit, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of grid reliability solutions for utilities and power network owners worldwide. Kries, a Germany-based company, specializes in smart grid communication nodes.
Major players in the smart grid communication node market are Huawei Technologies, Siemens AG, Cisco Systems Inc., Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Schneider Electric, Honeywell International, GE Vernova, ABB Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, Nokia Networks, Fujitsu Ltd., Hitachi Energy Ltd., Eaton Corporation, Rockwell Automation, Hubbell Inc., Landis+Gyr, Itron Inc., L&T Technology Services, S&C Electric Company, Sierra Wireless.
North America was the largest region in the smart grid communication node market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in smart grid communication node report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the smart grid communication node market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The smart grid communication node market consists of sales of smart meter communication nodes, distribution automation (DA) nodes, wide-area network (WAN) nodes, field area network (FAN) nodes, and home area network (HAN) nodes. 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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