Protective Relay Market size is poised to reach USD 7 Billion by the end of 2036, growing at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast timeframe, i.e., 2024-2036. In the year 2023, the industry size of the protective relay revenue share was valued at USD 3 Billion. The market is booming as a result of the slated demand for energy globally, owing to the precipitous increase in the global population, projected industrial activity, and advances in both developing and developed countries. According to a report, by 2050, global demand for protective relays is expected to surpass 650 quadrillion Btu, an increase of about 14% from 2021.
In addition to these, the predicted advancements in smart grid technology are believed to fuel protective relay market growth, as they present an unparalleled chance and will dominate the growth rate at a lucrative gain in a new era of advanced networks for the energy sector led by its features such as metering, advanced control, and communication technologies, which can be used to supply electricity.
Growth Drivers
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2023 |
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2024-2036 |
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6% |
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Base Year Market Size (2023) |
USD 3 Billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2036) |
USD 7 Billion |
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Application (Motor Protection, Feeder Protection, Transmission Line Protection, Transformer Protection, Generator Protection, Emergency Shutdown Systems)
The motor protection segment in the protective relay market is estimated to gain the largest revenue share of about 28% in 2036. The purpose of motor protection is to stop internal and external defects from wearing down electrical motors which necessitates the use of a motor protection relay to offer primary protection for both synchronous and asynchronous motors and can be used to prevent motor burnout in the event of an overload or locked rotor. Additionally, it is an electrical device that guards the motor and is mainly used for motor applications where dependability and efficiency are crucial.
In addition, a feeder protection relay's primary function is that of a sensor and helps in finding the problem's location before turning on the circuit breaker, and works as a tool used to guard power system feeders against several kinds of malfunctions, such as short circuits.
Voltage (Medium, Low, High)
The medium segment is set to garner a notable share shortly and is likely to remain the second largest segment in the material of the protective relay market revenue share impelled by its medium voltage which is usually between 2.4 kV and 38 kV is designed especially for systems that operate at levels of medium voltage.
Furthermore, the power distribution of the network and its dependability are guaranteed by medium voltage protection relays, which are typically used for commercial, utility, and industrial purposes.
Moreover, the medium voltage protection relay is also an important player in the electrical infrastructure space as it is used in identifying abnormalities, faults, and disturbances while isolating the impacted components, which can be used to prevent potential damage, and this also plays a critical role in safeguarding the electrical systems while guaranteeing medium voltage power systems and its dependability and security.
In addition to this, low voltage relays work by determining when the electrical current falls below a specifically predetermined threshold, and they are widely used in both commercial and residential settings. Besides this, the high voltage relays are electromechanical devices, which have a longer contact life as they are constructed using sturdy materials that have a lot of insulation and are found in substations, control houses, and many more.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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APAC Market Forecast
The protective relay market in the Asia-Pacific region will hold a share of about 47% by the end of 2036. Landscape growth in the region is expected on account of the surge in spending on infrastructure development. In terms of total spending, the government has given priority to transportation infrastructure, and over the previous four years, capital spending on railroad infrastructure has climbed considerably.
In addition, by 2024, investments in renewable energy projects in India are expected to have increased by more than 83%, reaching over USD 16 billion, as the country has declared that it wants to meet half of its electricity needs from renewable energy sources and achieve net zero emissions by 2070.
North American Market Analysis
The North American region will also encounter a huge influence on the protective relay market expansion during the forecast period and will account for the second position attributed to the driving investment in power infrastructure. For instance, to aid in the transformation of the American electrical infrastructure to clean energy, the President of the region has ordered the construction of three additional interstate power lines at a cost of around USD 1 billion. Additionally, to reach its climate targets by 2030, the US will need to invest over USD 350 billion in clean power generation.
Author Credits: Abhishek Verma, Hetal Singh
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