Global Smart Grid IT Systems Market 2016-2020

This market research report presents a detailed segmentation of the global smart grid IT systems market by application (EMS, DMS, OMS, and data analytics) and by geography (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA). The leading vendors in the market include Accenture, GE-Alstom, Capgemini, IBM, and Siemens.

Overview of the global smart grid IT systems market

Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the global smart grid IT systems market to grow at a CAGR of close to 13% by 2020. The growing demand for improved grid reliability, efficiency, control voltage fluctuation, and integration of renewables has pushed the utilities to look out for solutions in managing new assets. Several IT companies are offering specific IT solutions such as SaaS, which will allow utilities to integrate different smart grid systems and manage them from a central location. IT solutions help utilities to save on the maintenance of smart grids and the software upgrading costs. Several financial benefits associated with smart grid IT systems will increase their implementation during the forecast period.

The utilities are modernizing the grid by adopting smart grids that use digital and IT systems to manage the power flow efficiently and effectively. Such modifications will help them to make the grid reliable, protect it against cybersecurity, and increase flexibility to make rapid changes as per supply and demand conditions. The shift towards using digital sensing field devices, and communication and control technologies have propelled utilities towards grid modernization; thereby boosting growth prospects for the smart grid IT systems market.

Segmentation by application and analysis of the smart grid IT systems market

• EMS
• DMS
• OMS
• Data analytics

The energy management system (EMS) was the largest segment in the smart grid IT systems market in 2015 and accounted for around 31% of the overall market share. The growing adoption of smart grid systems across the globe has increased the grid reliability and minimized losses subsequently. EMS provides clear visibility and control of the transmission and distribution grid, and helps utilities to optimize the grid performance.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the smart grid IT systems market

• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA

The Americas dominated the smart grid IT systems market in 2015 and accounted for around 45% of the market share. Much of this region’s growth can be attributed to increased investments in smart grid systems. Factors such as the growing smart metering system and demand response programs are expected to have a positive impact on the growth of the smart grid IT systems market in the Americas during the forecast period.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

This market is characterized by the presence of established vendors; however, on the regional front, the market is dominated by local suppliers. Key vendors have an extensive portfolio of power plant-related equipment and services and cater to all kinds of power generation plants such as coal-based, gas-based, nuclear, solar, and wind farms. The competitive environment in this market is expected to intensify during the forecast period because of increase in product extensions, technological innovations, and growth in M&A.

Key vendors in this market are –

• Accenture
• GE-Alstom
• Capgemini
• IBM
• Siemens

Other prominent vendors in the smart grid IT systems market include Alcatel-Lucent US, AT&T, EnerNOC, Ericsson, FirstCarbon Solutions, HCL Technologies, Infosys, Itron, Lockheed Martin, Tendril Networks, Trilliant Energy Services, and Wipro.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
• What are the key factors driving the global smart grid IT systems market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global smart grid IT systems market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global smart grid IT systems market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global smart grid IT systems market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global smart grid IT systems market?

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Related reports:

• Global Smart Grid Data Management Market 2016-2020
• Global Smart Grid Data Analytics Market 2015-2019
• Global Smart Grid Networking Market 2015-2019
• Global Smart Grid Managed Services Market 2015-2019

Smart grid IT systems comprise of sophisticated IT systems that help the grid operators to increase the stability, and reliability while being cost-effective. The market is expected to witness robust double-digit growth over the next few years. GE Grid Solutions and ABB are some of the prominent players in this market space.

The report, global smart grid IT systems market, is part of Technavio’s energy research portfolio. This portfolio provides a comprehensive market analysis along with the market share, market sizing, and market segmentations covering areas such as energy storage, power, oil and gas, smart grid, and waste and waste management. These market research reports provide a perspective on the various market opportunities and market threats along with the key trends that would influence the market growth during the forecast period. It presents insights into the changing competitive landscape and a detailed profiling and market analysis of the vendors. Also covered in the research are the key regions or countries that would have an impact on the market during the assessment years.