The global protective relay market size was valued at USD 3,222.9 million in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% over the forecast period from 2023 to 2030. As significant investments are channeled into infrastructure projects across various regions, there is a concurrent surge in energy consumption, propelling the popularity of smart grid technologies for effective energy management. Consequently, the demand for protective relays is expected to witness a notable rise, as they play a pivotal role in parallel systems to mitigate the risk of harm arising from potential system failures. The global increase in electricity demand, fueled by infrastructural developments and other contributing factors, is anticipated to drive the demand for safety equipment, including protective relays, in the forthcoming years.

Furthermore, there is a growing emphasis on power quality and reliability, acknowledging the potential implications of voltage fluctuations and frequency variations leading to equipment damage and power disruptions. These factors collectively underscore the increasing significance of protective relays in safeguarding and ensuring the stable operation of power systems.

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Protective Relay Market Segments Highlights:

• The medium voltage segment held the largest market share of 45.7% in 2022. The high share is attributed to an increase in the application of medium voltage protective relays in power systems and substations.
• The low voltage segment is estimated to exhibit a significant CAGR of 5.2% over the forecast period. The proliferation of smart grids, especially in urban areas, has significantly driven the growth of low-voltage protective relays.
• The feeder protection segment dominated the market with the highest revenue share of 28.7% in 2022. The excessive need for protective relays to protect power transmission lines is foreseen to fuel market growth over the forecast period.
• On the other hand, the breaker protection segment is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 5.7% over the forecast period.
• The power segment dominated the market with the highest revenue share of 31.8% in 2022. Industrial development and the global upsurge in power production capacity are projected to augment the protective relay.
• The infrastructure segment is expected to witness significant growth of a CAGR of 5.4%. Urbanization and population growth in many areas have increased electricity demand.
• Asia Pacific dominated the market with the largest revenue share of 31.0% in 2022. Increasing funding in the renewable sector paired with the modernization of grid infrastructure are the key factors expected to fuel protective relay demand in the near future.
• North America is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period. North America, particularly the U.S., has actively promoted grid modernization initiatives to enhance its power infrastructure's reliability, efficiency, and security.

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Protective Relay Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global protective relay market on the basis of voltage, application, end-use, and region:

Protective Relay Voltage Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Low Voltage
• Medium Voltage
• High Voltage

Protective Relay Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Feeder Protection
• Generator Protection
• Bus-Bar Protection
• Capacitor Bank Protection
• Breaker Protection
• Transformer Protection
• Others

Protective Relay End Use Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Infrastructure
• Industrial
• Government
• Power
• Others

Protective Relay Regional Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE

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