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3Q 2023

Edge Computing Market

Hardware and Software Forecasts for Grid-Edge Computing, Global Market Analysis and Forecasts: 2023-2032

The global utility market is in a transitional period, as utilities work to reorient themselves to ensuring reliability and stability while managing distributed energy resources. To this end, they are adding sensors and analytics to gain a better understanding of real-time events occurring on their grids.

However, the volume of data and communications network limitations mean that utilities are increasingly adopting edge computing, enabling them to make decisions based on real-time data generated on premises. Edge computing also has implications for utilities’ cybersecurity, as the reduced amount of data sent to the cloud presents less of a vulnerability to attackers.

This Guidehouse Insights report focuses on edge computing technologies, both software and hardware, used throughout the distribution grid, from substations to distributed energy resources (DER) networks, on the supply (utility) and demand (customer) side of the meter. Customer segments covered are residential and commercial and industrial, but utility-scale deployments are beyond the scope of this report. Forecasts cover the ten-year period between 2023 and 2032 and are segmented by technology and world regions.

Pages 31
Tables | Charts | Figures 40
  • What edge computing technologies are utilities adopting?
  • What are the trends in different segments of edge computing, from the substation to the meter?
  • How do DER affect utilities’ approach to edge computing?
  • What are the key grid-edge computing trends in different regions?
  • How are grid-edge computing revenues split between hardware and software?
  • Utilities
  • Equipment vendors
  • Network infrastructure vendors
  • Cybersecurity specialists
  • Regulators

1. Executive Summary

1.1      Introduction

1.2      Report Scope

1.3      Global Forecast

2. Market Issues

2.1      Report Scope

2.2      Market Drivers

2.3      Market Barriers

2.4      Pricing

2.4.1   Smart Inverters

2.4.2   Distribution Substations

2.4.3   Feeders and Transformers

2.4.4   Advanced Metering Infrastructure

2.5      Other Business Issues

3. Industry Value Chain

3.1      Pictorial Representation of the Value Chain

3.2      Competitive Landscape

3.2.1    Merger and Acqusition Activities

3.2.2   Business Model Evolution

4. Market Forecasts

4.1   Forecast Methodology

4.2   Market Forecast

4.3   North America

4.4   Europe

4.5   Asia Pacific

4.6   Latin America

4.7   Middle East & Africa

5. Conclusions and Recommendations

5.1      Three Key Takeaways

5.1.1   Takeaway 1

5.1.2   Takeaway 2

5.1.3   Takeaway 3

5.2      Recommendations

5.2.1    Utilities

5.2.2   Vendors

6. Acronym and Abbreviation List

7. Table of Contents

8. Table of Charts and Figures

9. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

  • Grid-Edge Computing Value Chain
  • Edge Computing Market Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • Grid Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, North America: 2023-2032
  • Grid Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, Europe: 2023-2032
  • Grid Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, Asia Pacific: 2023-2032
  • Grid Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, Latin America: 2023-2032
  • Grid Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, Middle East and Africa: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, North America: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, Europe: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, Asia Pacific: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, Latin America: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, Middle East and Africa: 2023-2032
  • Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, North America: 2023-2032
  • Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, Europe: 2023-2032
  • Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, Asia Pacific: 2023-2032
  • Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, Latin America: 2023-2032
  • Edge Computing for Utility Operations Revenue by Category, Middle East and Africa: 2023-2032
  • IT, OT, and Analytics for Edge Computing Revenue by Category, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • IT, OT, and Analytics for Edge Computing Revenue by Category, North America: 2023-2032
  • IT, OT, and Analytics for Edge Computing Revenue by Category, Europe: 2023-2032
  • IT, OT, and Analytics for Edge Computing Revenue by Category, Asia Pacific: 2023-2032
  • IT, OT, and Analytics for Edge Computing Revenue by Category, Latin America: 2023-2032
  • IT,OT, and Analytics for Edge Computing Revenue by Category, Middle East and Africa: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing Hardware with Integrated Software & Communications Revenue by Category, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing Hardware with Integrated Software & Communications Revenue by Category, North America: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing Hardware with Integrated Software & Communications Revenue by Category, Europe: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing Hardware with Integrated Software & Communications Revenue by Category, Asia Pacific: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing Hardware with Integrated Software & Communications Revenue by Category, Latin America: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing Hardware with Integrated Software & Communications Revenue by Category, Middle East and Africa: 2023-2032
  • First-Generation Smart Meter Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • Second-Generation Smart Meter Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • Total Smart Meter Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • First-Generation Smart Meter Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • Second-Generation Smart Meter Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • Total Smart Meter Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing Software for Utility Operations Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2023-2032
  • Grid-Edge Computing Hardware for Utility Operations Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2023-2032
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