PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1880719
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1880719
A digital substation is an advanced electrical substation that leverages digital technologies for the automation, protection, control and monitoring of power systems. Unlike conventional substations, digital substations utilize intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), communication protocols such as IEC 61850 and fiber-optic communication networks to enable efficient data exchange and system operation. These substations play a critical role in modern power grids by enhancing operational efficiency, enabling remote monitoring, reducing maintenance needs and improving overall reliability and safety.
The global digital substation market reached a value of nearly $7,854.50 million in 2024, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.74% since 2019. The market is expected to grow from $7,854.50 million in 2024 to $11,803.55 million in 2029 at a rate of 8.49%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.27% from 2029 and reach $17,559.35 million in 2034.
Growing Investments In Grid Automation Programs
During the historic period, the digital substation market was mainly driven by growing investments in grid automation programs. Advanced grid automation technologies, including sensors, communication networks and automated control systems, enable real-time monitoring, improved fault detection and efficient management of electricity distribution. This is particularly crucial in the context of rising electricity demand, the integration of renewable energy sources and the need for more reliable and resilient power grids. Moreover, such investments enhance operational efficiency, reduce transmission losses and support the transition toward smart grid infrastructure. For example, in August 2023, the Australian Government has signed the landmark Commonwealth-Western Australia Rewiring the Nation deal, providing AU$3 billion ($1.9 billion) to expand and modernize electricity grids in Perth, the South West and in the North West Pilbara region. The funding will be made available through concessional loans and equity investments to Western Australia (WA) through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to new builds and major upgrades to transmission in the state's major electricity grids. Priority project in these grids, the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) and the North West Interconnected System (NWIS), were identified through WA's demand assessment processes. Therefore, the digital substation market was mainly driven by growing investments in grid automation programs.
Next-Generation Smart Metering Platforms Drive Real-Time Grid Intelligence And Sustainability
Companies operating in the digital substation market are collaborating to introduce next-generation smart metering platforms that enhance real-time visibility and predictive grid management, enabling utilities to improve fault detection, optimize energy use and support the transition to more sustainable grid operations. For instance, in April 2025, Chugoku Electric Power, a Japan-based electric utility company, has partnered with Sense, a US-based grid edge intelligence firm, to develop and launch a high-resolution smart metering platform in Japan. This collaboration aims to develop advanced smart meters capable of processing data at up to 1MHz, enabling utilities to detect issues such as object-on-wire and arc faults in real time. The platform AMI 2.0, will incorporate distributed processing and real-time networking, creating a sensing, computing and control system tailored for Japan's modern electric grid. The partnership involves localizing Sense's software and developing retrofit sensors with chips able to handle high-resolution data for the Japanese market. These smart meters will enhance grid visibility, support demand response and power forecasting and provide consumers with personalized insights to save energy and costs.
The global digital substation market is fairly concentrated, with large players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 31.95% of the total market in 2024.
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