The UK smart grid market size reached USD 1.84 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 8.46 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 16.30% during 2024-2032. The increasing energy efficiency demand, integration of renewable energy, government initiatives supporting grid modernization, the rise in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, rapid advancements in the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, growing use of smart meters, urbanization, and the need for enhanced grid security and resilience are some of the factors propelling the market growth.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2023
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Forecast Years
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2024-2032
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Historical Years
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2018-2023
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Market Size in 2023 | USD 1.84 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2032 | USD 8.46 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2024-2032 | 16.30% |
Increasing Demand for Energy Efficiency
A key driver of the UK smart grid market is the growing need for improved energy efficiency. Moreover, the increasing energy consumption has made it imperative for both households and industries to works toward eliminating waste and better consume energy, which is fueling the market growth. Smart grids enhance energy distribution by balancing supply and demand in real time, significantly reducing transmission and distribution losses, further boosting market expansion. Additionally, the deployment of sensors and real-time data analytics enables to find inefficiencies, leaks, or faults in the grid, which is further creating a positive outlook for the market.
Integration of Renewable Energy Sources
The increasing utilization of renewable sources of energy, such as solar and wind power, for electricity generation in the UK is consequently aiding the market growth. Smart grids enable a more flexible and dynamic supply and management through advanced software and automation, which is propelling the market growth. This technology also enables energy storage solutions, such as batteries, to be better integrated into the grid, ensuring that excess renewable energy can be stored and used when needed. In line with this, the UK government is fast-tracking the need for smart grids that can effectively support new energy systems, which is another growth-inducing factor for the market.
Government Initiatives and Regulations
The UK smart grid market is majorly driven by the government initiatives and regulations. To support the transition to net-zero emissions, the UK government has implemented a number of policies to escalate smart grid development. Smart grid technologies are promoted through financial incentives, grants, and regulatory frameworks for utilities and energy companies. For instance, the introduction of smart meters as a mandatory measure to help consumers monitor their energy usage. Apart from this, government programs such as the Energy Systems Catapult and innovation competitions are fostering the development and deployment of new smart grid technologies.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on component and end user.
Component Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the component. This includes software (advanced metering infrastructure, smart grid distribution management, smart grid network management, substation automation, and others), hardware (sensor, programmable logic controller, AMI metre, networking hardware, and others), and services (consulting, support and maintenance, and deployment and integration).
End User Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user have also been provided in the report. This includes residential, commercial, and industrial.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include London, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, and Others.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2023 |
Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
Units | USD Billion |
Scope of the Report | Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Components Covered |
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End Users Covered | Residential, Commercial, Industrial |
Regions Covered | London, South East, North West, East of England, South West, Scotland, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands, Others |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |