Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market Size and Share
| Study Period | 2020 - 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Historical Data Period | 2020 - 2023 |
| CAGR | 6.00% |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 6% during the forecast period.
- COVID-19 negatively impacted the market in 2020. Presently the market has reached pre-pandemic levels. Over the medium term, the increasing investment in the electricity sector and increasing development of substations and distribution systems are expected to increase the demand for a Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market.
- On the other hand, high operations and maintenance costs are expected to hinder the market growth.
- Nevertheless, the increasing technological investments in the market to produce energy-efficient switchgear are expected to create huge opportunities for the Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market.
- Germany is expected to dominate the market during the forecasted period due to the increasing demand for electricity and increasing investments in upgrading electricity infrastructure.
Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market Trends and Insights
Distribution Segments to dominate the market
- The distribution system includes a network of power lines, substations, transformers, and other equipment that is used to transport and deliver electrical power to the end users. The distribution system is divided into two categories primary and secondary distribution. The primary distribution refers to the transmission of high-voltage electricity from the power plant to the local substations. The secondary distribution refers to the delivery of lower-voltage electricity to end-users.
- In recent years, Europe has witnessed a surge in industrialization and urbanization, leading to the emergence of numerous commercial and industrial entities. This has resulted in substantial growth in sectors such as manufacturing, data centers, and various other industries. It is anticipated that this trend will persist throughout the forecasted period.
- With this increasing industrialization and urbanization, the demand for electricity has increased consequently. Increasing the demand for distribution systems in various countries such as Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, etc.
- According to Eurostat, electricity consumption in Europe was on the rise again after 2020. The electricity consumption in Europe was 3205 TWh which was a rise of 4.53% compared to 2020. The consumption is further expected to increase during the forecasted period owing to increasing investments by companies to expand their business in Europe.
- For instance, in February 2023, BYD Company, a leading Chinese battery manufacturing company, announced their plans to build their own manufacturing plant in Europe and shortlisted various locations in Germany and the United Kingdom in order to expand in the European region and improve their market shares.
- Therefore owing to the above-mentioned points, the distribution system is expected to hold a significant market share during the forecasted period.
Germany to Witness Significant Growth
- Germany is one of the largest consumers of electricity in the European Union and globally. According to the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, the gross electricity consumption in Germany in 2022 was around 293.02 Terra watt-hours (TWh), which is a slight decrease from the previous year's consumption of 319.6 Terra watt-hours (TWh).
- The decrease was mainly due to recent geopolitical developments like the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which significantly affected the natural gas supplies, thus reducing electricity production in the country.
- Therefore, the country has prioritized energy security in the country and has started expanding renewables in the country. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Germany witnessed a 7% rise in the overall installed capacity of renewable energy in the year 2022, with an installation of almost 9.81 GW. The country is predicted to witness a remarkable increase in installed capacity for onshore and offshore wind as well as solar power, making it a crucial market for EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) services for solar and wind projects.
- In June 2022, Vestas AS secured a contract to provide EnBW's He Dreiht offshore wind project with 64 V235-15.0 MW wind turbines, generating a capacity of 900 MW. Additionally, Vestas has inked a deal with Cadeler for the transportation and installation of the turbines, slated to begin in the second quarter of 2025.
- Moreover, according to the German federal network agency, the country's existing transmission and distribution system does not offer operational flexibility efficiently. The agency expects the German government to invest around USD 58 billion by 2030 in order to match the transmission and distribution network capacity with the increasing adoption of renewable energy.
- These developments in the renewable energy sector will increase the investments in the substations and distribution systems which will increase the demand for low voltage switchgear in the country during the forecasted period.
Competitive Landscape
The Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market is moderately fragmented. Some of the key players in this market (in no particular order) are ABB Ltd., Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, and Eaton Corporation PLC.
Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Industry Leaders
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ABB Ltd
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Siemens AG
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
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Schneider Electric SE
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Eaton Corporation PLC
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Recent Industry Developments
- July 2022: Harju Elekter Elektrotehnika, a manufacturing company under the Harju Elekter Group based in Estonia, entered into a three-year agreement with CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. The contract entails the provision of low-voltage switchgear, with an estimated total value exceeding USD 1 million, and an option for a two-year extension.
- July 2022: Siemens and Plastic Energy joined forces to enhance the operations of chemical recycling plants. Plastic Energy plans to construct multiple large-scale facilities in Europe, Asia, and the United States, beginning with one in the Netherlands in partnership with SABIC. These facilities will utilize Siemens' comprehensive technology solutions, such as Distributed Control Systems (DCS), process instrumentation, and SIVACON S8 technology for low-voltage switchgear.
Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market Report Scope
Low voltage switchgear refers to a collection of electrical equipment used to control, protect, and isolate electrical equipment and circuits with a voltage rating of up to 1000V AC (alternating current) or 1500V DC (direct current). The main function of low-voltage switchgear is to distribute electrical power from the source of power to various electrical equipment and loads and to protect the equipment and circuits from overloads, short circuits, and other faults. Low-voltage switchgear is essential to any electrical distribution system, ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of electrical power.
The Europe low voltage switchgear market is segmented by application, installation, voltage rating, and geography. By application, the market is segmented into substation and distribution. By installation, the market is segmented into indoor and outdoor; by voltage rating, the market is segmented into below 250 V, 250 V - 750 V, and 750V - 1000 V. The report also covers the market size and forecasts across major countries in the region, such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Rest of Europe.
For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on revenue capacity in USD Billion.
| Substation |
| Distribution |
| Utility |
| Outdoor |
| Indoor |
| Less Than 250 V |
| 250 V - 750 V |
| 750 V - 1000 V |
| Germany |
| France |
| United Kingdom |
| Rest of Europe |
| Application | Substation |
| Distribution | |
| Utility | |
| Installation | Outdoor |
| Indoor | |
| Voltage Rating | Less Than 250 V |
| 250 V - 750 V | |
| 750 V - 1000 V | |
| Geography [Market Size and Demand Forecast till 2028 (for regions only)] | Germany |
| France | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Rest of Europe |
Key Questions Answered in the Report
What is the current Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market size?
The Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 6% during the forecast period (2025-2030)
Who are the key players in Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market?
ABB Ltd, Siemens AG, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation., Schneider Electric SE and Eaton Corporation PLC are the major companies operating in the Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market.
What years does this Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market cover?
The report covers the Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
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Europe Low Voltage Switchgear Market Report
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