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Smart Grid: Hardware and Components Sector Snapshot

We are pleased to share our latest research, a Sector Snapshot Report on Smart Grids.

This report is the second in a series of five, each focusing on a key sub-segment within the Smart Grid sector: (1) Architecture, Engineering and Construction, (2) Hardware and Components, (3) Software and IT, (4) Grid Operators and Energy Suppliers, and (5) Independent Service Providers.

With a focus on the Hardware and Components sub-segment, the report covers the following topics and key points:

Smart Grid Definition (across all sub-segments):

  • Digital, self-monitoring grid with automation, real-time control, and two-way energy and data flow

  • Connects renewables, storage, and smart devices to improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability

Market Size and Overall Growth (across all sub-segments):

  • Market size of USD 60 bn (2024), expected to grow to USD 289 bn by 2034 (CAGR 16.9%)

  • Main Growth Areas: Renewable energy integration, grid automation & digitalization, EV infrastructure, and energy storage

Purpose (Hardware and Components):

  • Develop and deploy physical infrastructure to enhance grid reliability, efficiency & security

Key Customers & Applications (Hardware and Components):

  • Primarily utilities and grid operators using real-time monitoring, automation, and renewable energy integration

Market Structure (Hardware and Components):

  • Dominated by global hardware giants but with many specialized regional players

  • Market shaped by regional regulations, grid modernization, and trends in renewable energy and electrification

Selected Key Players (Hardware and Components):

  • Diverse set of players ranging from smaller and more focused players like OMICRON, INSYS or Bender to bigger and more diversified players like Schneider Electric, ABB or Siemens

Transaction Market Dynamics (Hardware and Components):

  • Strong M&A momentum in grid hardware driven by energy transition, regulation, and modernization needs

  • Consolidation expected as larger firms acquire specialized suppliers in smart metering, energy storage, and digital substations, with cross-sector synergies from EV charging and IoT-driven grid management

Please reach out to us if you would like to discuss the sector in more detail or would like to talk about specific transaction opportunities in the space!

Link zum Sector Snapshot (EN)