Protective Relay Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis
The protective relay is a switchgear device that trips a circuit breaker in case of fault detection. These devices are self-contained, compact and designed to detect abnormal conditions by continually measuring the electrical quantities. Upon sensing the fault, protective relay initiates the circuit breaker operation to disconnect the faulty circuit. Modern protective relays are microprocessor-based digital devices instead of traditional electromagnetic ones. Installation of protective relays is essential in eliminating the risk of damage.
MARKET DYNAMICS
The protective relay market is anticipated to witness high growth in the forecast period on account of rapid industrialization coupled with the expansion of transmission and distribution network. Moreover, the fast-growing renewable industry is expected to be another fuelling factor for the growth of protective relay market. However, high installation and maintenance costs are likely to restrain the overall market growth. On the other hand, the emerging power sector in rural areas of developing countries offers lucrative opportunities for the protective relay market during the forecast period.
MARKET SCOPE
The "Global Protective Relay Market Analysis to 2028" is a specialized and in-depth study of the electronics and semiconductor industry with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of protective relay market with detailed market segmentation by voltage, application, end-user and geography. The global protective relay market is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading protective relay market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.
MARKET SEGMENTATION
The global protective relay market is segmented on the basis of voltage, application and end-user. Based on voltage, the market is segmented as low, medium and high. On the basis of the application, the market is segmented as feeder protection, motor protection, transformer protection, generator protection and transmission line protection. The market on the basis of the end-user is classified as utilities and industries. REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global protective relay market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2020 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South & Central America. The protective relay market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting protective relay market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period, i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA and South & Central America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors affecting the protective relay market in these regions.
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The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global protective relay market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2020 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South & Central America. The protective relay market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting protective relay market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period, i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA and South & Central America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors affecting the protective relay market in these regions.
MARKET PLAYERS
The reports cover key developments in the protective relay market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the market were acquisitions and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved the way for the expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market payers from protective relay market are anticipated to lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for protective relay in the global market. Below mentioned is the list of few companies engaged in the protective relay market.
The report also includes the profiles of key protective relay companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components and services offered, financial information of the last three years, key developments in the past five years.
- ABB Group
- Alstom SA
- Eaton Corporation
- General Electric Company
- Littelfuse, Inc.
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- Schneider Electric
- Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
- Siemens AG
- Woodward, Inc.
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Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segment Covered
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Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1 Protective Relay Market - By Voltage
1.3.2 Protective Relay Market - By Application
1.3.3 Protective Relay Market - By End-User
1.3.4 Protective Relay Market - By Region
1.3.4.1 By Country
2. KEY TAKEAWAYS
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4. PROTECTIVE RELAY MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1. OVERVIEW
4.2. PEST ANALYSIS
4.2.1 North America - Pest Analysis
4.2.2 Europe - Pest Analysis
4.2.3 Asia-Pacific - Pest Analysis
4.2.4 Middle East and Africa - Pest Analysis
4.2.5 South and Central America - Pest Analysis
4.3. ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
4.4. EXPERT OPINIONS
5. PROTECTIVE RELAY MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1. KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2. KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3. KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4. FUTURE TRENDS
5.5. IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS & EXPECTED INFLUENCE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC
6. PROTECTIVE RELAY MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1. PROTECTIVE RELAY - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2. PROTECTIVE RELAY - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3. MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE
7. PROTECTIVE RELAY MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - VOLTAGE
7.1. OVERVIEW
7.2. VOLTAGE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3. LOW
7.3.1. Overview
7.3.2. Low Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4. MEDIUM
7.4.1. Overview
7.4.2. Medium Market Forecast and Analysis
7.5. HIGH
7.5.1. Overview
7.5.2. High Market Forecast and Analysis
8. PROTECTIVE RELAY MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - APPLICATION
8.1. OVERVIEW
8.2. APPLICATION MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3. FEEDER PROTECTION
8.3.1. Overview
8.3.2. Feeder Protection Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4. MOTOR PROTECTION
8.4.1. Overview
8.4.2. Motor Protection Market Forecast and Analysis
8.5. TRANSFORMER PROTECTION
8.5.1. Overview
8.5.2. Transformer Protection Market Forecast and Analysis
8.6. GENERATOR PROTECTION
8.6.1. Overview
8.6.2. Generator Protection Market Forecast and Analysis
8.7. TRANSMISSION LINE PROTECTION
8.7.1. Overview
8.7.2. Transmission Line Protection Market Forecast and Analysis
9. PROTECTIVE RELAY MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - END-USER
9.1. OVERVIEW
9.2. END-USER MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
9.3. UTILITIES
9.3.1. Overview
9.3.2. Utilities Market Forecast and Analysis
9.4. INDUSTRIES
9.4.1. Overview
9.4.2. Industries Market Forecast and Analysis
10. PROTECTIVE RELAY MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
10.1. NORTH AMERICA
10.1.1 North America Protective Relay Market Overview
10.1.2 North America Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.1.3 North America Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Voltage
10.1.4 North America Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
10.1.5 North America Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User
10.1.6 North America Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.1.6.1 United States Protective Relay Market
10.1.6.1.1 United States Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.1.6.1.2 United States Protective Relay Market by Application
10.1.6.1.3 United States Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.1.6.2 Canada Protective Relay Market
10.1.6.2.1 Canada Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.1.6.2.2 Canada Protective Relay Market by Application
10.1.6.2.3 Canada Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.1.6.3 Mexico Protective Relay Market
10.1.6.3.1 Mexico Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.1.6.3.2 Mexico Protective Relay Market by Application
10.1.6.3.3 Mexico Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.2. EUROPE
10.2.1 Europe Protective Relay Market Overview
10.2.2 Europe Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.2.3 Europe Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Voltage
10.2.4 Europe Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
10.2.5 Europe Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User
10.2.6 Europe Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.2.6.1 Germany Protective Relay Market
10.2.6.1.1 Germany Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.2.6.1.2 Germany Protective Relay Market by Application
10.2.6.1.3 Germany Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.2.6.2 France Protective Relay Market
10.2.6.2.1 France Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.2.6.2.2 France Protective Relay Market by Application
10.2.6.2.3 France Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.2.6.3 Italy Protective Relay Market
10.2.6.3.1 Italy Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.2.6.3.2 Italy Protective Relay Market by Application
10.2.6.3.3 Italy Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.2.6.4 United Kingdom Protective Relay Market
10.2.6.4.1 United Kingdom Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.2.6.4.2 United Kingdom Protective Relay Market by Application
10.2.6.4.3 United Kingdom Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.2.6.5 Russia Protective Relay Market
10.2.6.5.1 Russia Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.2.6.5.2 Russia Protective Relay Market by Application
10.2.6.5.3 Russia Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.2.6.6 Rest of Europe Protective Relay Market
10.2.6.6.1 Rest of Europe Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.2.6.6.2 Rest of Europe Protective Relay Market by Application
10.2.6.6.3 Rest of Europe Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.3. ASIA-PACIFIC
10.3.1 Asia-Pacific Protective Relay Market Overview
10.3.2 Asia-Pacific Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.3.3 Asia-Pacific Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Voltage
10.3.4 Asia-Pacific Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
10.3.5 Asia-Pacific Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User
10.3.6 Asia-Pacific Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.3.6.1 Australia Protective Relay Market
10.3.6.1.1 Australia Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.3.6.1.2 Australia Protective Relay Market by Application
10.3.6.1.3 Australia Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.3.6.2 China Protective Relay Market
10.3.6.2.1 China Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.3.6.2.2 China Protective Relay Market by Application
10.3.6.2.3 China Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.3.6.3 India Protective Relay Market
10.3.6.3.1 India Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.3.6.3.2 India Protective Relay Market by Application
10.3.6.3.3 India Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.3.6.4 Japan Protective Relay Market
10.3.6.4.1 Japan Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.3.6.4.2 Japan Protective Relay Market by Application
10.3.6.4.3 Japan Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.3.6.5 South Korea Protective Relay Market
10.3.6.5.1 South Korea Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.3.6.5.2 South Korea Protective Relay Market by Application
10.3.6.5.3 South Korea Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.3.6.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Protective Relay Market
10.3.6.6.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.3.6.6.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific Protective Relay Market by Application
10.3.6.6.3 Rest of Asia-Pacific Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.4. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
10.4.1 Middle East and Africa Protective Relay Market Overview
10.4.2 Middle East and Africa Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.4.3 Middle East and Africa Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Voltage
10.4.4 Middle East and Africa Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
10.4.5 Middle East and Africa Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User
10.4.6 Middle East and Africa Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.4.6.1 South Africa Protective Relay Market
10.4.6.1.1 South Africa Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.4.6.1.2 South Africa Protective Relay Market by Application
10.4.6.1.3 South Africa Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.4.6.2 Saudi Arabia Protective Relay Market
10.4.6.2.1 Saudi Arabia Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.4.6.2.2 Saudi Arabia Protective Relay Market by Application
10.4.6.2.3 Saudi Arabia Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.4.6.3 U.A.E Protective Relay Market
10.4.6.3.1 U.A.E Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.4.6.3.2 U.A.E Protective Relay Market by Application
10.4.6.3.3 U.A.E Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.4.6.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa Protective Relay Market
10.4.6.4.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.4.6.4.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa Protective Relay Market by Application
10.4.6.4.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.5. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
10.5.1 South and Central America Protective Relay Market Overview
10.5.2 South and Central America Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis
10.5.3 South and Central America Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Voltage
10.5.4 South and Central America Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Application
10.5.5 South and Central America Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By End-User
10.5.6 South and Central America Protective Relay Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
10.5.6.1 Brazil Protective Relay Market
10.5.6.1.1 Brazil Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.5.6.1.2 Brazil Protective Relay Market by Application
10.5.6.1.3 Brazil Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.5.6.2 Argentina Protective Relay Market
10.5.6.2.1 Argentina Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.5.6.2.2 Argentina Protective Relay Market by Application
10.5.6.2.3 Argentina Protective Relay Market by End-User
10.5.6.3 Rest of South and Central America Protective Relay Market
10.5.6.3.1 Rest of South and Central America Protective Relay Market by Voltage
10.5.6.3.2 Rest of South and Central America Protective Relay Market by Application
10.5.6.3.3 Rest of South and Central America Protective Relay Market by End-User
11. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
11.1. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
11.2. AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
11.3. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
11.4. EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
12. PROTECTIVE RELAY MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
12.1. ABB GROUP
12.1.1. Key Facts
12.1.2. Business Description
12.1.3. Products and Services
12.1.4. Financial Overview
12.1.5. SWOT Analysis
12.1.6. Key Developments
12.2. ALSTOM SA
12.2.1. Key Facts
12.2.2. Business Description
12.2.3. Products and Services
12.2.4. Financial Overview
12.2.5. SWOT Analysis
12.2.6. Key Developments
12.3. EATON CORPORATION
12.3.1. Key Facts
12.3.2. Business Description
12.3.3. Products and Services
12.3.4. Financial Overview
12.3.5. SWOT Analysis
12.3.6. Key Developments
12.4. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
12.4.1. Key Facts
12.4.2. Business Description
12.4.3. Products and Services
12.4.4. Financial Overview
12.4.5. SWOT Analysis
12.4.6. Key Developments
12.5. LITTELFUSE, INC.
12.5.1. Key Facts
12.5.2. Business Description
12.5.3. Products and Services
12.5.4. Financial Overview
12.5.5. SWOT Analysis
12.5.6. Key Developments
12.6. MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION
12.6.1. Key Facts
12.6.2. Business Description
12.6.3. Products and Services
12.6.4. Financial Overview
12.6.5. SWOT Analysis
12.6.6. Key Developments
12.7. SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
12.7.1. Key Facts
12.7.2. Business Description
12.7.3. Products and Services
12.7.4. Financial Overview
12.7.5. SWOT Analysis
12.7.6. Key Developments
12.8. SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES, INC.
12.8.1. Key Facts
12.8.2. Business Description
12.8.3. Products and Services
12.8.4. Financial Overview
12.8.5. SWOT Analysis
12.8.6. Key Developments
12.9. SIEMENS AG
12.9.1. Key Facts
12.9.2. Business Description
12.9.3. Products and Services
12.9.4. Financial Overview
12.9.5. SWOT Analysis
12.9.6. Key Developments
12.10. WOODWARD, INC.
12.10.1. Key Facts
12.10.2. Business Description
12.10.3. Products and Services
12.10.4. Financial Overview
12.10.5. SWOT Analysis
12.10.6. Key Developments
13. APPENDIX
13.1. ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
13.2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
1.ABB Group
2.Alstom SA
3.Eaton Corporation
4.General Electric Company
5.Littelfuse, Inc.
6.Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
7.Schneider Electric
8.Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
9.Siemens AG
10.Woodward, Inc.
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