Hitachi Energy grid automation leads global market

Hitachi Energy grid automation has achieved the No.1 global ranking in ARC Advisory Group’s 2024–2029 market study. This recognition highlights the company’s pivotal role in transforming power grids for a sustainable energy future.

ARC’s study named Hitachi Energy as the top supplier of grid automation products and services for transmission and distribution utilities. Moreover, the company secured leadership in software categories such as Grid Control & Management, Outage Management, and AI Applications, as well as hardware segments including wireless networks, measurement devices, and RTUs.

Market recognition of Hitachi Energy’s grid automation

“Grid automation is essential for operating and maintaining the modern grid,” said Richard Rys, Director of Consulting at ARC Advisory. “Our analysis shows Hitachi Energy at the top. Its expertise, integrated solutions, and digital capabilities drive industry leadership.”

The report forecasts rapid growth in grid automation due to new energy mixes, grid storage, and emerging market structures such as virtual power plants. In addition, regions rebuilding after extreme weather or conflicts show the highest demand for automation.

Grid automation at a turning point

Massimo Danieli, Managing Director of Grid Automation at Hitachi Energy, emphasized the company’s commitment: “Rapid electrification and the urgency of the energy transition are placing unprecedented demands on the grid. As market leader, we are proud to deliver advanced solutions that modernize infrastructure, strengthen resilience, and speed the move to clean energy.”

This position reflects how Hitachi Energy’s grid automation solutions help utilities manage energy challenges. Consequently, the company enables customers to plan, monitor, protect, and control their grids with a unified, data-driven approach.

Digital innovation driving sustainable grids

Hitachi Energy continues to embed AI, analytics, and automation into grid systems. As a result, more than three billion people benefit daily from technologies that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient energy delivery. The company’s portfolio supports utilities worldwide in balancing demand growth with decarbonization goals.

ARC’s Grid Automation Global Market Study, published annually since 2021, provides five-year forecasts and detailed supplier rankings. It underscores the growing importance of automation as utilities invest in digital infrastructure to accelerate the energy transition.

About Hitachi Energy

Headquartered in Switzerland, Hitachi Energy employs more than 50,000 people across 60 countries and generates annual revenues of around $16 billion USD. Its century-long heritage in high-voltage, transformers, and automation makes it a trusted partner for utilities, industries, transportation, and data centers.

About ARC Advisory Group

Founded in 1986, ARC Advisory Group is a global research and advisory firm focused on industrial, energy, and infrastructure markets. Its annual studies provide critical insights into supplier performance and future technology trends.

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