Compact Recloser Replacement Market Size - By Phase, By Control, By Interruption, By Voltage Rating, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

Compact Recloser Replacement Market Size

The global compact recloser replacement market was estimated at USD 218.7 million in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 233.1 million in 2025 to USD 460 million in 2034, at a CAGR of 7.8%. A compact recloser is an advanced electrical protective device that improves the reliability of power distribution systems and reduces downtime. It automatically detects any faults and isolates it to avoid any other risks to electrical equipment and restores power autonomously. Compact recloser are replaced on the event of shelf-life expiry, grid modernization and or in malfunctioning scenarios.
 

Compact recloser offer efficient and reliable means of controlling and protecting electrical grids against overloads and faults, crucial for grid stability. The rising need to revamp current electrical systems, alongside substantial investments in grid infrastructure, is set to bolster business prospects. The lack of efficient electric networks in developing nations, along with a push to enhance existing infrastructure in developed countries, has fostered a promising business landscape. For instance, in 2023, more than 770 grid modernization were undergoing in the U.S.
 

Owing to rising objective of reduction in carbon elimination the rise in investment potential in renewable energy sector by different countries is expected to increase the demand for compact recloser. For instance, in 2024, Australia registered 9 billion investments for generating renewable energy of around 23 GW and battery of around 9GW. Additionally, growing investment in EV charging station as response against the rising EV sales, also increases demand for compact recloser replacement.
 

For instance, in 2022, approximately 900,000 public charging points for EV were deployed newly, thus recording the number of public EV charging stations more than 2.5 million. Compact recloser are used in EV charging points for maintaining grid stability, overload protection and minimizing downtime charging infrastructures.
 

The growing incidences of climate changes leading to extreme weather events, demand for uninterrupted fault detection is also increasing. For instance, in 2024, U.S. witnessed more than 25 weather and climate disasters including hurricanes, severe storms, floods, and wildfires. Compact recloser in case of sever climate changes easily isolate faults, offer faster response, avoid downtime and any further damage to equipment. Replacing older compact recloser with upgraded compact recloser ensures faster responses. Thus, increasing climate change could drive demand for compact recloser replacement.
 

Compact Recloser Replacement Market Trends

The compact recloser replacement industry has been observing a striking positive trend owing to growing demand for effective energy management from various end users such as green energy and others. This motivates several innovative initiations in the industry. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are some of these innovations in the field. Technology helps to automate and provide quicker responses to avoid defects to the electrical equipment.
 

Technology helps in understanding fault patterns and can predicts possibility of failure or maintenance period of compact recloser. Such features avoid power outages and decreases downtime and maintenance cost. Owing to such benefits and rising demand for advanced solutions, various industrial users are significantly replacing compact recloser with advanced compact recloser.
 

Moreover, rising smart grids and smart meters also rises the replacement for compact recloser to monitor the load condition and potential faults. For instance, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) more than 130 million smart meters were installed in the U.S as of 2023. In addition, in August 2024, government of the U.S. announced investment of USD 2.2 billion for restoration of power grids. Along with rising investment in smart grid technology also expected to rise the demand for compact recloser replacement to adapt to technology of modernized grids.
 

Further innovations to align itself with the goal of environmental preservation across globe and reduce the carbon footprint many companies are using sustainable materials to design compact recloser. For example, using alternative gas such as vacuum and dry air instead of SF6 a potent greenhouse gas and using recyclable components in the design to reduce waste generation.
 

Additionally, adoption of automated production lines and precision engineering aids in development of durable and cost-effective compact recloser. These new recloser are designed to survive in harsh climatic conditions. Such initiatives would further motivate grid and other large scale industrials to replace older compact recloser with newer.
 

Compact Recloser Replacement Market Analysis

The market by phase is segmented into single phase and three phase. Compact recloser replacement market reached USD 190 million, USD 204.4 million and USD 218.7 million in 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively.  
 

• The three phase segment is predicted to cross over USD 258 million in 2034. The rising adoption of renewable energy and industrialization are simultaneously rising demand for three phase compact recloser replacement. Owing to its capability to handle higher power loads offer better protection will boost the demand for compact recloser replacement.
   
• For instance, in 2023, the green energy generation witnessed over 470 GW capacity worldwide, thus registering more than 35% increase in generation capacity as compared to 2022 green energy generation capacity. Furthermore, the green energy source accounted nearly 28-32% of total electricity in 2023 across the world.  
   
• Wherein, single phase compact recloser is simpler in design and are affordable when compared to three phase compact recloser. Thus, making them ideal choice for residential or small-scale distribution networks. Growing demand for reliable power supply and aging local grid are driving demand for single phase compact recloser replacement.
   
• For instance, in December of 2024, Indian household electricity consumption increased by 5% recording more than 130 billion units when compared with December month of 2023. This increases demand for reliable protection devices including compact recloser. Thus, the demand for compact recloser replacement also rises.

• The compact recloser replacement market by control is segmented into electronic and hydraulic. The electronic segment accounts for 62.6% market share in 2024. Rising upgradation of aging grids into modern grid and favorable government initiatives will also increase the demand for electronic control compact recloser replacement for grid stability. For instance, in September 2024, U.S. DOE released Grid modernization Strategy 2024, defining methodology for grid modernization across the nation.
   
• Additionally, due to rise in introduction of EV owing to rising adoption of ecologically friendly transportation and supportive government policies in the field, the electronic control compact recloser replacement is expected to witness higher demand. For instance, in 2023, more than 13.2 million electric cars were bought worldwide recording 33% YoY growth. Thus, by end of 2023 there were around 40 million total number of electric cars on road.
   
• Furthermore, rising energy demand and simultaneously increasing power outage owing to various transmission fault and other factors are rising demand for constant energy flow and monitor errors. Compact recloser helps to isolate these error and offer solution to avoid any damages.
   
• For instance, in January 2025, major winter storm costed loss of power for more than 190,000 US households in the central and eastern side of the country. Such instances will rise demand to replace exiting compact recloser with hydraulic control compact recloser.

• The compact recloser replacement market in U.S. reached USD 50.6 million, USD 53.8 million and USD 57 million in 2022, 2023 and 2024 respectively. Favorable government initiatives for energy efficiency and investment in smart grid adoption across the nation are driving demand for compact recloser replacement for grid stability.
   
• Furthermore, rising EV sales and higher adoption of renewable energy across the continent the demand for compact recloser replacement in APAC will rise spontaneously. For instance, government in China announced extension of its NEV tax reduction and exemption policy until 2027. Thus, rise in sales of EV was observed in 2024 as compared to 2023.
   
• The steadily increasing shift in Europe’s compact recloser replacement market is expected to increase by over 7.5% by 2034. This shift prepares European utilities for the adoption of renewable resources by modernizing old power infrastructural systems. To increase grid reliability and reliability compact reclosers are being increasingly adopted. Compact reclosers are further powered by the need for carbon emission reduction, increased energy efficiency does advanced technology support regulatory frameworks and significant funding of smart grid initiatives.
   
• The growth of Brazil and Mexico in renewables and power infrastructure investments shifts the investment approach into this region making their market expectant of reaching over 4 billion by 2034. Alongside compact reclosers, increasing focus on enhancing grid reliability and decreasing power outages also aids in the adoption of these tools in the region. Enabling conditions for market growth are also provided by increased privatization, favorable government policies, and support of public infrastructure development. Infrastructural reforms are being dealt with by manufacturers where specific needs of Latin American utilities are being met.
   

Compact Recloser Replacement Market Share

Top 5 companies including Eaton, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and G&W Electric held a market share of over 40% in 2024. Many market players are operating in compact recloser replacement industry and players are working to develop cost-effective and eco-friendly compact reclosers. Among these companies Eaton is one of the largest share holding company in the compact recloser replacement market.
 

Owing to its advanced product offerings, and extensive geological clientele and strategic partnership with clients to offer eco-friendly compact recloser replacement along the side of standard solutions. The demand for compact recloser replacement is expected to boost as the renewable energy and electric vehicle industry constantly grow, especially in emerging countries such as China, and India.
 

Furthermore, supportive government regulations in the developing and developed countries, rising adoption of renewable energy, positive electrification of automotive industry and affordable labor cost further decreases prices of compact recloser replacement and aids strong uphold of market in the cost-sensitive group of consumers. Other major companies including ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and G&W Electric are also poised to target significant share of the market in focus, particularly in power grid and substations target group and energy storage systems sectors.
 

Compact Recloser Replacement Market Companies

Some of the key market players operating across the compact recloser replacement industry are:

• ABB
• Camlin Group
• Eaton
• G&W Electric
• Hubbell Power Systems
• Hughes Power System
• NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd
• Rockwill Electric Group
• Schneider Electric
• Siemens
• Sriwin Electric
• Tavrida Electric
   
• Eaton an Irish company operating in electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems sector. In 2023, the company registered nearly 5%-7% growth in revenue accounting more than USD 24 billion revenue in 2024. The company is investing to expand its manufacturing facility to capture growing demand for advanced compact reclosers.
   
• ABB is a Swidish multinational electrical engineering company. The company holds significant market share in compact recloser replacement market. The company registered around 9% to 9.5% revenue growth in 2023 from 2022 crossing USD 32 billion. Its strategies such as partnership with grid corporations especially in developing nations enhances the client range for compact recloser replacement from utility sectors.
   
• Siemens a Germany headquartered multinational company with global footprint in energy, automation, and digitalization business segments. The company registered a revenue of USD 83 billion in 2023. In addition, the company is developing effective SF6 free solution to utility grids by partnering with different national grid. In addition, the company is showcasing inorganic growth by acquiring significant companies to expand portfolio in grid modernization.
   
• Schneider Electric is a French multinational company that held around USD 39 billion revenue in 2023. The company has recently introduced an advanced solution to accelerate decarbonization and offer real time data of energy consumption.
   
• G&W Electric is a U.S. based multinational manufacturer and supplier of electric power equipment for electrical utilities, renewable energy, commercial & industrial, universities & colleges, and government & military. The company witnessed recorded over USD 630 million in 2024. The company has recently expanded its manufacturing facility in Mexico to expand its growing demand for power solutions.
   

Compact Recloser Replacement Industry News

• In September 2024, Eaton announced a USD 24 million investment to establish a new R&D and global application engineering center in Chennai. This expansion reinforces Eaton’s commitment to innovation and strengthens its role in India's growing technology and engineering sector.
   
• In September 2024, NOJA Power was awarded the title of Queensland Exporter of the Year, recognized for its commitment to sustainable switchgear technology. The company’s innovative OSM Recloser, GMK, and VISI-SWITCH products are used by utilities in 106 countries and are free from environmentally harmful materials like sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). This achievement highlights NOJA Power’s dedication to providing environmentally responsible solutions for electricity distribution. With over 350 employees and a growing global presence, NOJA Power continues to lead the industry in sustainable switchgear, supporting renewable energy integration and the evolving needs of utilities worldwide.
   
• In June 2024, ABB is providing integrated technology to stabilize the power grid as Spain’s islands transition to green energy. Its solutions will enhance grid reliability, support renewable integration, and ensure stable electricity supply. ABB’s advanced power electronics and automation technologies will help balance fluctuations from wind and solar energy, maintaining grid stability. This initiative aligns with Spain’s sustainability goals, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and promoting a cleaner energy future. ABB continues to drive innovation in resilient and efficient power infrastructure.
   
• In June 2023, Arteche expanded its operations with a new 19,000m² plant in Dilovasi, Turkey, doubling its transformer production capacity in Asia from 100,000 to 222,000 units annually. The facility, powered by 100% renewable energy, integrated advanced automation to improve efficiency and align with Arteche’s sustainability goals.
   

The compact recloser replacement market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) and volume (Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Phase

• Single phase
• Three phase

Market, By Control

• Electronic
• Hydraulic

Market, By Interruption

• Oil
• Vacuum

Market, By Voltage Rating

• 15 kV
• 27 kV
• 38 kV

The above information has been provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico 
• Europe
  • UK
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Chile