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Based on phase, the market is segmented in three and single phase. Three phase oil immersed shunt reactors segment is poised to reach USD 290 million by 2032. This surge is propelled by increasing demand for voltage stabilization and reactive power compensation solutions in transmission and distribution networks. Moreover, grid modernization initiatives and the integration of renewable energy sources are driving the adoption of oil-immersed shunt reactors. Additionally, investments in upgrading aging infrastructure contribute to market expansion, as utilities seek to enhance grid reliability and efficiency to meet the evolving energy demands of the region.
North America oil immersed shunt reactor market from application across electric utility segment is predicated to expand at a CAGR of over 4.5% through 2032. Electric utilities play a pivotal role in driving growth in the market. As demand for electricity continues to rise, utilities are investing in grid modernization initiatives to enhance grid stability and reliability. This includes the deployment of oil-immersed shunt reactors to compensate for reactive power and voltage fluctuations, thereby optimizing transmission efficiency.
Moreover, utilities are increasingly integrating renewable energy sources into their grids, further driving the demand for shunt reactors to manage grid variability and ensure smooth operation.
The U.S. oil immersed shunt reactor market is slated to surpass USD 300 million by 2032. The increasing electricity demand and the need for modernizing aging grid infrastructure, propel the deployment of shunt reactors to enhance grid stability. Additionally, the integration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar necessitates reactive power compensation solutions to manage voltage fluctuations.
According to the EIA, wind and solar energy collectively constituted 14% of the total electricity generation in the U.S. in 2022. Government initiatives promoting grid resilience and efficiency further stimulate market growth, as utilities invest in upgrading transmission networks to meet evolving energy demands and regulatory standards, contributing to the expansion of the shunt reactor market.