Hitachi Energy has been recognized as the global leader in the transmission and distribution grid automation market by ARC Advisory Group, a leading technology research and advisory firm for industry, energy, and infrastructure. This ranking is part of ARC’s comprehensive market and technology study titled “Grid Automation Global Market Study 2024-2029” (June 2025).
The first place in the ARC study reflects the company’s key role in global power grid transformation and its efforts toward a sustainable energy future.
According to the report, Hitachi Energy is the world’s largest provider of grid automation products and services. The company was also recognized as a leader in market share in key software categories, including grid control and management, outage management, and artificial intelligence applications. The ARC study also showed that Hitachi Energy holds a leading position in many equipment categories, such as wireless and wired networks, measuring devices, and remote terminal units (RTU).
“Automation is essential for operating and maintaining the modern power grid. Our extensive analysis of vendor share in this highly competitive segment showed that Hitachi Energy ranks at the top. We believe that this company’s experience in the energy sector, extensive specialized knowledge, broad range of integrated solutions, and strong emphasis on digitization and AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning) capabilities will continue to drive its leading role in the industry,” said Richard Rys, Director of Advisory Services at ARC Advisory and lead researcher in grid automation.
The report indicates significant growth in software, equipment, and services sectors related to grid automation, driven by changes occurring in the energy sector. These include new energy storage methods and new market structures, such as virtual power plants and demand management. According to the publication’s authors, this development is strongest in regions where new power grids are being built or major modernizations or repairs of systems are being carried out due to weather phenomena or armed conflicts that result in damage to energy distribution systems.
“The grid automation market is at a turning point, and rapid global electrification and the urgent need for energy transformation place unprecedented demands on grids. The future of power grids depends on accelerating digital innovation and developing new capabilities. As a market leader, we are proud to work closely with our customers and the industry to deliver advanced solutions that modernize grid infrastructure, increase its resilience, and accelerate transformation toward more environmentally friendly energy systems,” said Massimo Danieli, Managing Director of Grid Automation Business at Hitachi Energy.
Hitachi Energy offers a comprehensive range of grid automation solutions designed to modernize and optimize power grids. The company helps energy companies worldwide transform traditional grids into more reliable, efficient, and flexible systems capable of meeting the challenges of the changing energy situation.
The company’s grid automation solutions enable customers to meet today’s challenges through a unified data-driven approach. From planning and construction to real-time monitoring, control and protection, as well as maintenance and commercial operations — Hitachi Energy technologies ensure safer, more reliable, and sustainable grid operation, enabling customers to access the latest solutions throughout the entire lifecycle of energy technologies.
Published since 2021, ARC’s annual “Grid Automation Global Market Study” report combines current market analysis with a five-year market and technology forecast, as well as detailed research on market share of leading global suppliers. The report focuses on energy companies in the transmission and distribution sector, supplying energy to commercial, industrial, and individual customers. It also includes analysis of key equipment, software, and services used for grid automation — from operator control centers to the edges of distribution networks.
Founded in 1986, ARC Advisory Group is a leading research and advisory firm in technology for industrial, energy, and infrastructure markets. More details at www.arcweb.com.
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, ensuring a sustainable energy future with innovative solutions for power grids based on digital technology. More than three billion people worldwide rely on our solutions every day. For over 100 years, our pioneering technologies of strategic importance, such as high-voltage products, transformers, automation, and power electronics, have enabled us to meet the most pressing energy challenge of our time — balancing growing demand for electricity while reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships in utility, industry, transport, data center, and infrastructure sectors. Our headquarters is located in Switzerland, and we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries, generating revenues of $16 billion USD.
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About Hitachi
Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) operations utilizing IT, OT (“Operational Technology”) and products, Hitachi supports social harmony where environment, well-being, and economic growth remain in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors — Digital Systems & Services, Green Energy & Mobility, Connected Industries, and SIB Strategic Business Unit for new emerging industries. With Lumada solutions at its foundation, Hitachi generates value from the integration of data, technology, and expertise in pursuing solutions to customer needs and social challenges. Revenues for fiscal year 2024 (ended March 31, 2025) were 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. More information at www.hitachi.com.
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