Air Insulated Switchgear Market Size - By Voltage, By Application Analysis, Growth Forecast, 2025 – 2034

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Published Date: January 2025
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Air Insulated Switchgear Market Size

The global air insulated switchgear market size was valued at USD 9.9 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR 7.8% from 2025 to 2034, due to increasing demand for reliable and efficient power distribution systems. Emerging economies have seen an unprecedented growth in power infrastructure, and investments are determined by rapid industrial expansion, and economic globalization. AIS is both cost effective and weatherproof, in addition to being maintenance free.
 

Air Insulated Switchgear Market

In addition, the integration of AIS is part of a growing trend toward using more advanced technological devices in the process of modernizing worn-out electric networks. New products are being created when companies integrate and this greatly enhance market growth. For instance, the SSCB for the switchgear type was recently launched by one of the leading companies in electric equipment technology with the Swedish startup Blixt.
 

Prolific growth in the air insulated switchgear market can be attributed primarily to investment pools supporting research and development in the wind and solar energy industries as they pave the way towards enhanced transmission and distribution systems. Complications arise however as there are geographical restrictions in urban areas that restrict space which in turn accelerates innovation to design compact and efficient AIS. Together with the initiatives by the state and the funding in smart grid tools and due to the increase of the consumption of the energy resources, in the long run, they improve the prospects in the market of air insulated switchgear.
 

Air Insulated Switchgear Market Trends

Air-insulated switchgear (AIS) is undergoing rapid changes in efficiency due to technological advancements along with infrastructure growth. The most prominent trend in the switchgear technology is the increasing use of digital technologies. Industries and utility companies are integrating better monitoring systems and diagnostic technologies in AIS systems which greatly improves productivity, reliability, and safety of the systems. These technologies also allow for thorough examination of data while it is being generated, allowing for multi-dimensional asset management and assessment through predictive maintenance which alleviates downtime and the overall maintenance cost.
 

There is also an increase in the focus of smart grid technologies, as countries being heavy investment into new smart technologies for the upgrading of the older electricity grids, AIS are making their way into the center of smart grid projects. Governments are also supporting these advances for effective energy distribution and facilitating the integration of renewable energy targets, especially in Europe and Asia pacific regions. Integration of SMART grid technologies will also provide developing regions with aid in filling the gap in new energy technology research.
 

Air Insulated Switchgear Market Analysis

Air Insulated Switchgear Market Size, By Voltage, 2022 - 2034 (USD Billion) 

Based on voltage, the medium voltage segment is predicted to exceed USD 11 billion by 2034, owing to the growing need for dependable and proficient power distribution systems in various sectors such as Industrial, commercial and utility applications which remains to be one of the key factors contributing to the growth. Medium voltage air insulated switchgear has found increased use within these sectors because of its flexibility and cost effectiveness, especially in the provision of reliable power required to sustain growing urban and industrial development. The increase in urbanization and industrialization in developing countries is additionally helping the medium voltage region thrive.
 

The high voltage (HV) segment, in the air insulated switchgear market is also critical to the electrical and power industry due to high applications and input it renders to the industry. High voltage air insulated switchgear systems have high penetration levels in power transmission and distribution networks particularly in substations for bulk power transfer. This makes it possible to effectively control and relay electricity over long distances consistently to industrial, commercial and utility services.
 

Air Insulated Switchgear Market Share, By Application, 2024 

The growth of the commercial & Industrial sector is anticipated to reach over 8.1% annual compound rate till 2034, because of the increasing investment for dependable and effective power distribution systems in that industry. In addition, the expansion of commercial infrastructure such as factories, data storage centers, office spaces and shopping centers will further fuel the need for medium and high voltage Air insulated switchgear AIS solutions. These systems are necessary to guarantee efficiency, safety and disturbance free power provision in the commercial and industrial sectors.
 

Governments across a number of countries, including Germany, China, the UK and Netherlands, amongst others are looking to invest in offshore power which will likely create a need for better alternate marine power systems. They also wish to satisfy the increasing industrial and domestic demand to clean energy which will contribute positively to the air insulated switchgear market growth. For example, in May 2022, the Biden administration using the directions of Department of Energy initiated i2X, bringing energy justice organizations, grid utilities, state and tribal administration, power operators and other key players together and targeting the challenges facing the US electric grid in an attempt to increase the role of clean energy in the power market driving growth.
 

U.S. Air Insulated Switchgear Market Size, 2022 - 2034,  (USD Billion) 

With ongoing power infrastructure upgrades, U.S. air insulated switchgear market may surpass UD 3.5 billion by 2034. There is a massive interest by the nation’s authorities to reorganize the present electric supply system, which includes the introduction of reliable AIS systems that improve operational efficiency of power distribution and stability of the grid. Also, the utility of renewable energy is increasing with the growing efforts by U.S. Government. According to the study published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIS), in May 2022, solar and wind energy are expected to be the largest renewable energy source for US electricity generation.
 

Because of the rapid pace of economic development in the region, rapid urbanization, huge infrastructural growth, the Asia Pacific region is of great significance in the Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) market. This region accounts for some of the fastest growing economies in the world, including China and India and Southeast Asia that are all deploying millions in improving their energy systems for a growing global demand. This need will come as industrialization leads to increased energy consumption and the growth of cities which in turn will require systems like reliable power distribution systems, like AIS.
 

China too occupies an essential position in this indispensable market due to their massive investments. Most Chinese enterprises have started to offshore as their investment in clean energy technology projects reached over USD 100 billion at the beginning of 2023 with the purpose to avoid tariffs in the U.S.
 

Air Insulated Switchgear Market Share

Assessment through a technical evaluation viewpoint, Hitachi, General Electric, and Siemens have a firm grasp on the market share due to their in-depth knowledge on the technology, the range of products they provide as well as their great reach across the globe.
 

Air Insulated Switchgear Market Companies

Major players operating in the industry are:

  • ABB
  • Bharat Heavy Electricals
  • CG Power and Industrial Solutions
  • E + I Engineering
  • Eaton
  • Fuji Electric
  • General Electric
  • HD Hyundai Electric
  • Hitachi
  • Hyosung Heavy Industries
  • Lucy Group
  • Mitsubishi Electric
  • Ormazabal
  • Schneider Electric
  • Siemens
  • Skema
  • Toshiba
     

Air Insulated Switchgear Industry News

  • In November 2024, Mitsubishi declared its intention to set up a sophisticated air insulated switchgear manufacturing unit in Western Pennsylvania. The organization, which is famous for its safe and eco-friendly energy choices, will spend USD 86 million on the initiative which will lead to creation of 200 new jobs. This excess flow of investments is caused by the rising need for transmission and distribution grid products. The site of the factory spreads over 160,000 square feet and will specialize in vacuum and gas circuit breakers.
     

The air insulated switchgear market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of “USD Million and ‘‘000 Units’ from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

Market, By Voltage

  • Medium
  • High

Market, By Application

  • Residential
  • Commercial & Industrial
  • Utility

The above information has been provided for the following countries across the region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • UK
    • France
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • Russia
    • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Australia
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Turkey
    • South Africa
    • Egypt
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
Authors: Ankit Gupta, Utkarsh Mahajan
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