Market Forecast By Voltage (Low Voltage Switchgear, Medium Voltage Switchgear, High Voltage Switchgear), By Insulation (Medium Voltage Switchgear (Air Insulated, Gas Insulated), High Voltage Switchgear (Air Insulated, Gas Insulated), Low Voltage Switchgear (MCB, MCCB, C&R, ACB, COS, Others)), By Applications (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Power Utilities) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC001491 | Publication Date: Dec 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the United Kingdom Switchgear Market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
Report Name | Germany Switchgear Market |
Forecast period | 2025-2031 |
CAGR | 7.5% |
Growing Sector | Renewable Energy & Industrial Automation |
The United Kingdom Switchgear Market report thoroughly covers the market by voltage, by insulation type and by applications. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers, which would help stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
United Kingdom Switchgear Market performs as a backbone of the country as this is crucial segment within the broader electrical equipment industry. This industry is expanding with increasing electricity demand from renewable energy sources, grid modernization programs, and the government’s focus on decarbonization policies. Apart from this, the net-zero target for 2050 in UK, has pushed investments in renewable power plants, offshore wind farms, and transmission upgrades, accelerating the growth of market.
Below mentioned some growth drivers and their impacts on the market dynamics:
Drivers | Primary Segments Affected | Why it matters (evidence) |
Renewable Energy Integration | High Voltage Switchgear | Offshore wind projects such as Hornsea 3 & Dogger Bank require large-scale transmission systems and high-voltage switchgear for stability. |
Adoption of Smart Grid | Medium Voltage Switchgear | UK utilities like National Grid are adopting digital switchgear and IoT-enabled systems for predictive maintenance and reliability. |
Industrial Automation Growth | Medium & Low Voltage Switchgear | Expansion in sectors such as manufacturing, oil & gas, and data centres is driving demand for robust switchgear solutions. |
Urban Infrastructure Expansion | Low Voltage Switchgear | Housing projects in London, Manchester, and Birmingham increase demand for MCBs, MCCBs, and residential switchgear products. |
Government Decarbonization Targets | All Segments | The net-zero commitments in UK are raising investments in renewable energy and advanced transmission & distribution (T&D) infrastructure. |
United Kingdom Switchgear Market is anticipated to grow exponentially at a CAGR of 7.5% during the forecast period 2025-2031. In the United Kingdom, there are numbers of the major driver which is pushing the growth of market. For example, the integration of renewable energy sources, especially with large-scale offshore wind projects like Hornsea 3 and Dogger Bank, which require robust high-voltage switchgear for stability and efficient energy transmission. Also, governments are supporting the market through net-zero decarbonization targets which are accelerating investments in renewable energy projects, further demand for advanced switchgear technologies is rising.
Below mentioned some major restraints and their influence on the market dynamics:
Restraints | Primary Segments Affected | What this means (evidence) |
Aging Workforce in Utilities | High Voltage | There is a shortage of labour to manage the digital switchgear integration that limits the modernization pace. |
High Initial Investment | Medium & High Voltage | The high cost of digital and gas-insulated switchgear creates adoption barriers for smaller utilities and industries. |
Supply Chain Disruptions | All Segments | Brexit-related trade issues and global semiconductor shortages affect the availability of advanced switchgear. |
Regulatory Delays in Offshore Projects | Power Utilities | The approval processes for offshore wind farms are also lengthy further delays the adoption of switchgear. |
Price Pressure from Imports | Low Voltage | The intense competition from imported low-cost switchgear affects profitability of domestic manufacturers. |
United Kingdom Switchgear Market is affected by the obstacles which are present in the market. Those obstacles are supply chain disruptions, dependency on Europe imports for advanced components, and rising costs of raw materials. Apart from this, grid modernization requires highly skilled engineers, and the lack of technical expertise delays the project execution. Also, challenges related to evolving regulatory frameworks and standards are disturb the market expansion. To continued with the constantly changing regulations could create difficulties for manufacturers, requiring continuous adaptation and investment in research and development to ensure products comply with the latest safety and environmental requirements.
Some major trends are shown in the United Kingdom Switchgear Market include:
Some emerging opportunities in the United Kingdom Switchgear Industry are:
Some of the leading players dominating the market are:
Company Name | Schneider Electric |
Establishment Year | 1836 |
Headquarter | Rueil-Malmaison, France |
Official Website | Click here |
This company offers advanced LV, MV, and HV switchgear solutions with strong presence in the UK energy sector, focusing on smart and sustainable technologies.
Company Name | Siemens AG |
Establishment Year | 1847 |
Headquarter | Munich, Germany |
Official Website | Click here |
This company supplies MV and HV switchgear with emphasis on renewable integration and offshore wind connectivity projects in the UK.
Company Name | ABB Ltd. |
Establishment Year | 1988 |
Headquarter | Zurich, Switzerland |
Official Website | Click here |
This company provides digital switchgear, GIS systems, and automation solutions, widely used in utilities and renewable projects in the UK.
Company Name | Eaton Corporation |
Establishment Year | 1911 |
Headquarter | Dublin, Ireland |
Official Website | Click here |
This brand has strong presence globally in low- and medium-voltage switchgear for UK industries and commercial facilities
Company Name | General Electric (GE) |
Establishment Year | 1892 |
Headquarter | Boston, USA |
Official Website | Click here |
This company provides HV switchgear and GIS systems, with significant focus on large-scale UK utility modernization and renewable integration.
According to British Government Data, there are some regulations & initiatives introduced in the United Kingdom Switchgear Market such as SF6-free switchgear under environmental compliance laws. Ofgem is the energy regulator, established in UK, ensures adherence to energy efficiency standards in power utilities. Further, the UK Net Zero Strategy and Renewable Energy Policies are driving the investments in offshore wind and solar, indirectly boosting the switchgear demand. Additionally, the government's commitment to a low-carbon future has resulted in policies that encourage the transition to renewable energy sources.
The future of United Kingdom Switchgear Market is predicted to expand steadily. With major drivers and emerging trends, the growth trajectory of market is set to be upward. Those drivers include the offshore wind projects, industrial automation, data centre expansion, and grid digitalization. The adoption of SF6-free technologies and IoT-enabled smart switchgear is continued to reshape the competitive landscape. As focus of utilities is on reliability and efficiency, the UK is expected to be among the leading European markets for sustainable switchgear solutions.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
According to Sachin, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, gas-insulated switchgear is expected to dominate across MV and HV categories due to compact design, safety, and suitability for offshore wind and urban applications. Air-insulated switchgear remains relevant in rural distribution networks due to lower cost.
Medium voltage switchgear is expected to lead the UK market due to its wide usage in utilities, renewable integration, and industrial automation projects. With large offshore wind farms and smart grid upgrades, MV switchgear, particularly digital GIS, will see the strongest demand growth.
The power utilities segment is set to lead the market as the focus of UK on transmission upgrades, renewable energy integration, and smart grid deployments. Industrial applications also contribute significantly with growth in automation and manufacturing hubs.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments:
1. Executive Summary |
2. Introduction |
2.1 Report Description |
2.2 Key Highlights of The Report |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3. United Kingdom Switchgear Market Overview |
3.1 United Kingdom Country Indicators |
3.2 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume 2021-2031F |
3.3 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenue Share, By Voltage, 2021 & 2031F |
3.4 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenue Share, By Insulation, 2021 & 2031F |
3.5 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenue Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Kingdom Switchgear Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.7 United Kingdom Switchgear Market - Porter’s Five Forces |
4. United Kingdom Switchgear Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for electricity and power generation in the United Kingdom |
4.2.2 Growing emphasis on renewable energy sources and grid modernization |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in switchgear equipment leading to improved efficiency and reliability |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 High initial investment and installation costs associated with switchgear systems |
4.3.2 Regulatory challenges and compliance requirements in the UK market |
4.3.3 Competition from alternative energy storage solutions impacting the switchgear market |
5. United Kingdom Switchgear Market Trends |
6. United Kingdom Switchgear Market Overview, By Voltage |
6.1 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Low Voltage Switchgear 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium Voltage Switchgear 2021-2031F |
6.3 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By High Voltage Switchgear 2021-2031F |
7. United Kingdom Switchgear Market Overview, By Insulation |
7.1 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenues, By Medium Voltage Switchgear, 2021-2031F |
7.2 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenues, By High Voltage Switchgear, 2021-2031F |
7.3 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenues, By Low Voltage Switchgear, 2021-2031F |
8. United Kingdom Switchgear Market Overview, By Application |
8.1 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021-2031F |
8.2 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021-2031F |
8.3 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021-2031F |
8.4 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenues & Volume, By Power Utilities, 2021-2031F |
9. United Kingdom Switchgear Market - Key Performance Indicators |
9.1 Percentage of renewable energy sources in the overall energy mix in the UK |
9.2 Number of grid modernization projects initiated in the UK |
9.3 Adoption rate of smart grid technologies in the UK |
9.4 Number of new entrants in the switchgear market in the UK |
9.5 Average age of existing switchgear infrastructure in the UK |
10. United Kingdom Switchgear Market - Opportunity Assessment |
10.1 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Voltage 2031F |
10.2 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Insulation 2031F |
10.3 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2031F |
11. United Kingdom Switchgear Market Competitive Landscape |
11.1 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Revenue Share, By Company, 2024 |
11.2 United Kingdom Switchgear Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating & Technical Parameters |
12. Company Profiles |
13. Key Recommendations |
14. Disclaimer |
Market Forecast By Voltage (Low Voltage (By Type (MCB, MCCB, ACB & Others), By Application (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Power Utilities & Others)), Medium Voltage (By Application (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Power Utilities & Others), By Insulation Type (Air Insulated Switchgear & Other Insulated Switchgear)), High voltage Switchgear (By Application (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Power Utilities & Others)), By Insulation Type (Air Insulated Switchgear, Other Insulated Switchgear)), By Applications (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Power Utilities & others) And Competitive Landscape.
Product Code: ETC001491 | Publication Date: May 2022 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 |
United Kingdom (UK) Switchgear Market is projected to grow over the coming year. United Kingdom (UK) Switchgear Market report is a part of our periodical regional publication Europe Switchgear Market outlook report. 6W tracks Switchgear market for over 60 countries with individual country-wise market opportunity assessment and publishes with the report titled Global Switchgear Market outlook report annually.
United Kingdom (UK) Switchgear Market report comprehensively covers the market by Voltage, Types, application and Insulation. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities, high growth areas, and market drivers, which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
United Kingdom (UK) Switchgear Market Synopsis
United Kingdom (UK) Switchgear Market is anticipated to project moderate growth during the forthcoming years on account of surging population. The surging penetration towards reliable and uninterruptible power grid is driving the UK Switchgear Market Growth. Additionally, the government stringent norms to develop the renewable power grid in order to reduce the carbon emission beholds the development of the market. Switchgears are used in various sectors such as industrial, residential and commercial which is further adding to UK Switchgear Market Share.
According to 6Wresearch, United Kingdom (UK) Switchgear Market size is projected to register growth during 2022-2028. Surging population coupled with increasing urbanization and modernization is proliferating the development of the market. Increasing consumer focus towards smart monitoring and controlling devices is also expanding the growth of the market. However, the outburst of COVID-19 pandemic hampered the development of almost every market. The switchgear market also suffered setback owing to the shutting down of manufacturing units and economic slowdown in the country.
Market Analysis by Voltage
Based on voltage, the low voltage segment is expected to gain appreciable growth during the forthcoming years.
Key Attractiveness of the Report
Key Highlights of Switchgear Report
Market Scope and Segmentation
The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
Market Forecast By Voltage (Low Voltage (By Type (MCB, MCCB, ACB & Others ), By Application (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Power Utilities & Others)), Medium Voltage(By Application(Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Power Utilities &Others), By Insulation Type(Air Insulated Switchgear & Other Insulated Switchgear)), High voltage Switchgear (By Application(Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Power Utilities & Others)), By Insulation Type (Air Insulated Switchgear, Other Insulated Switchgear)), By Applications(Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Power Utilities & others ) And Competitive Landscape.
Product Code: ETC001491 | Publication Date: Dec 2019 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 80 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 1 |
Rising electricity generation and consumption along with changing power generation industry dynamics would increase the transmission and distribution network growth and this would further accelerate the growth of the switchgear market in the United Kingdom. Additionally, continuous increase in the development and construction activities would require a continuous supply of power, which would spur the switchgear market growth in the UK over the coming years
According to 6Wresearch, United Kingdom Switchgear Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% during 2019-2025. The power utility sector is the highest revenue-generating sector in the switchgear market due to government initiatives to provide smart meters to every home and small business by the end of 2020. Smart meters offer a range of intelligent functions and more accurate information on energy usage and cost. This would boost the switchgear market growth in the country in the future
Low voltage switchgear would acquire a greater market share over the coming years owing to the rapid enhancement of micro-grid networks in order to meet the rising off-grid electricity demand. Easy installation along with efficient mechanical stability, are few of the benefits associated with switchgear, which would boost the low voltage switchgear market growth.
United Kingdom switchgear market report thoroughly covers the market by voltage and applications. The United Kingdom switchgear market outlook report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going United Kingdom switchgear market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
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