Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented, By Voltage, By Core Material, By Insulation Type, By Region, By Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market was valued at USD 10.21 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 16.34 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.99%. This market centers on the production and application of oil-immersed shunt reactors-key components in high-voltage power transmission systems that absorb reactive power and maintain voltage stability. Designed with oil-based cooling and insulation, these reactors are well-suited for long-distance, high-load power lines and are vital to modern energy infrastructure. With increasing global electricity consumption and the rising integration of renewable energy sources, demand for reliable, efficient grid support solutions is accelerating. Oil-immersed shunt reactors are extensively used across ultra-high voltage lines (33 kV to 765 kV and above) in regions experiencing grid expansion and modernization, including China, India, Brazil, and several African and Southeast Asian nations. These reactors support smart grid initiatives and play a pivotal role in enabling stable, uninterrupted power flow for utilities, transmission operators, renewable developers, and heavy industries.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 10.21 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 16.34 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	7.99%
Fastest Growing Segment	Crystalline Core
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Growing Demand for Grid Stability and Reactive Power Compensation

The escalating need for grid stability and effective reactive power compensation is a key growth driver in the Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market. As the global demand for electricity rises-driven by industrialization, urban development, and expanding population-transmission system operators face increased pressure to ensure voltage regulation and minimize power losses. Oil-immersed shunt reactors, known for their high reliability and robust performance, are indispensable in maintaining stable voltage across long-distance, high-voltage networks. These reactors are especially critical in managing grid fluctuations caused by the growing share of intermittent renewable energy sources. Governments and utilities are actively upgrading infrastructure to accommodate variable power inputs, creating sustained demand for advanced voltage control solutions. With renewable energy expected to contribute over 60% of global electricity by 2030 and energy storage projected to reach 1,500 GW by 2050, the need for oil-immersed shunt reactors-capable of supporting grid resilience-is intensifying. Their deployment mitigates the risk of costly power outages, enhances operational efficiency, and supports the integration of cleaner energy sources into national grids.

Key Market Challenges

High Capital and Maintenance Costs Limiting Adoption Across Developing Economies

A major challenge confronting the Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market is the high cost of procurement, installation, and maintenance, particularly in developing regions with limited energy infrastructure budgets. These reactors, while technically superior, demand significant upfront capital for acquisition and setup, including the need for skilled labor, logistics, and supporting electrical components. The use of insulating oil introduces ongoing operational expenses, including oil quality monitoring, replacement, and disposal in line with environmental regulations. In resource-constrained economies, such financial requirements often deter utilities from investing in these systems, prompting them to opt for lower-cost alternatives like capacitor banks, despite their reduced performance. The volatility in global raw material prices, especially for copper and transformer oil, further compounds budgeting challenges. Additionally, logistical difficulties in deploying heavy equipment to remote locations slow adoption. Without tailored financing models or government-backed incentives, adoption remains limited, constraining market growth potential in high-demand but cost-sensitive markets.

Key Market Trends

Rising Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into Transmission Grids

The growing global dependence on renewable energy sources is a transformative trend reshaping the Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market. As solar and wind energy expand rapidly, their intermittent and decentralized nature poses challenges for grid stability. Oil-immersed shunt reactors are increasingly used to absorb excess reactive power and ensure consistent voltage levels in these evolving transmission networks. Countries like the U.S., China, Germany, and India are expanding renewable installations and ultra-high voltage (UHV) lines, which necessitate reliable compensation systems. These reactors are preferred for their superior insulation, cooling performance, and resilience under fluctuating load conditions. Furthermore, the proliferation of smart grids and digital substations is driving the adoption of reactors integrated with monitoring systems for real-time performance optimization. The trend reflects a broader commitment to building modern, renewable-ready power infrastructures, positioning oil-immersed shunt reactors as essential assets in future-proofing energy systems.

Key Market Players

CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
General Electric Company
Getra Group
Hitachi Energy Ltd.
Hyosung Heavy Industries
Nissin Electric Co., Ltd.
SGB-SMIT Group
Shrihans Electricals Pvt. Ltd.
Siemens Energy AG

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market, By Voltage:

Below 132 kV
132-220 kV
220-400 kV
Above 400 kV

Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market, By Core Material:

Amorphous Core
Crystalline Core
Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel

Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market, By Insulation Type:

Paper Insulation
Resin Insulation
Silicone Insulation

Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Kuwait
- Turkey

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market.

Available Customizations:

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Formulation of the Scope
2.4. Assumptions and Limitations
2.5. Sources of Research
- 2.5.1. Secondary Research
- 2.5.2. Primary Research
2.6. Approach for the Market Study
- 2.6.1. The Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.6.2. The Top-Down Approach
2.7. Methodology Followed for Calculation of Market Size & Market Shares
2.8. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.8.1. Data Triangulation & Validation

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Voltage (Below 132 kV, 132-220 kV, 220-400 kV, Above 400 kV)
- 5.2.2. By Core Material (Amorphous Core, Crystalline Core, Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel)
- 5.2.3. By Insulation Type (Paper Insulation, Resin Insulation, Silicone Insulation)
- 5.2.4. By Region
5.3. By Company (2024)
5.4. Market Map

6. North America Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Voltage
- 6.2.2. By Core Material
- 6.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Voltage
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Core Material
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 6.3.2. Canada Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Voltage
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Core Material
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 6.3.3. Mexico Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Voltage
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Core Material
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Insulation Type

7. Europe Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Voltage
- 7.2.2. By Core Material
- 7.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Voltage
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Core Material
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 7.3.2. United Kingdom Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Voltage
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Core Material
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 7.3.3. Italy Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Voltage
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Core Material
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 7.3.4. France Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Voltage
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Core Material
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 7.3.5. Spain Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Voltage
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Core Material
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Insulation Type

8. Asia-Pacific Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Voltage
- 8.2.2. By Core Material
- 8.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Voltage
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Core Material
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 8.3.2. India Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Voltage
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Core Material
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 8.3.3. Japan Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Voltage
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Core Material
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 8.3.4. South Korea Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Voltage
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Core Material
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 8.3.5. Australia Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Voltage
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Core Material
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Insulation Type

9. South America Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Voltage
- 9.2.2. By Core Material
- 9.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Brazil Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Voltage
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Core Material
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 9.3.2. Argentina Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Voltage
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Core Material
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 9.3.3. Colombia Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Voltage
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Core Material
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Insulation Type

10. Middle East and Africa Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Voltage
- 10.2.2. By Core Material
- 10.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. Middle East and Africa: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. South Africa Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Voltage
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Core Material
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Voltage
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Core Material
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 10.3.3. UAE Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Voltage
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Core Material
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 10.3.4. Kuwait Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 10.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.4.2.1. By Voltage
    - 10.3.4.2.2. By Core Material
    - 10.3.4.2.3. By Insulation Type
- 10.3.5. Turkey Oil Immersed Shunt Reactor Market Outlook
  - 10.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.5.2.1. By Voltage
    - 10.3.5.2.2. By Core Material
    - 10.3.5.2.3. By Insulation Type

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Company Profiles

13.1. CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited
- 13.1.1. Business Overview
- 13.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials
- 13.1.3. Recent Developments
- 13.1.4. Key Personnel/Key Contact Person
- 13.1.5. Key Product/Services Offered
13.2. Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
13.3. General Electric Company
13.4. Getra Group
13.5. Hitachi Energy Ltd.
13.6. Hyosung Heavy Industries
13.7. Nissin Electric Co., Ltd.
13.8. SGB-SMIT Group
13.9. Shrihans Electricals Pvt. Ltd.
13.10. Siemens Energy AG