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Gas Insulated Substation Market

Gas Insulated Substation Market

The market for Gas Insulated Substation was estimated at $29.5 billion in 2024; it is anticipated to increase to $49.5 billion by 2030, with projections indicating growth to around $76.1 billion by 2035.

Report ID:DS2401008
Author:Chandra Mohan - Sr. Industry Consultant
Published Date:October 2025
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Energy & Power
Power Generation
Gas Insulated Substation
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Global Gas Insulated Substation Market Outlook

Revenue, 2024

$29.5B

Forecast, 2034

$69.8B

CAGR, 2024 - 2034

9.0%
The Gas Insulated Substation industry revenue is expected to be around $32.2 billion in 2025 and expected to showcase growth with 9.0% CAGR between 2025 and 2034. It addresses the challenges of space and security concerns often encountered in traditional substations. As urban areas and industries continue to grow the need for GIS is increasing significantly due, to its ability to blend seamlessly into settings and provide continuous power supply.

GIS represents a condensed collection of substation parts housed in a metal casing filled with insulating gas—a setup known for its dependable performance and simplicity in set up that also cuts down on maintenance expenses—qualities greatly favored by the power sector and particularly beneficial, in densely populated areas.

Gas Insulated Substation market outlook with forecast trends, drivers, opportunities, supply chain, and competition 2024-2034

Market Key Insights

  • The Gas Insulated Substation market is projected to grow from $29.5 billion in 2024 to $69.8 billion in 2034. This represents a CAGR of 9%, reflecting rising demand across Power Transmission and Distribution, Renewable Energy Systems and High-Voltage Direct Current Applications.

  • ABB Ltd, Siemens AG, Alstom SA lead the market as they establish the competitive dynamics of this sector.

  • U.S. and China are the top markets within the Gas Insulated Substation market and are expected to observe the growth CAGR of 6.6% to 9.5% between 2024 and 2030.
  • Emerging markets including Indonesia, South Africa and Vietnam are expected to observe highest growth with CAGR ranging between 8.6% to 11.3%.

  • The integration of renewable energy systems will drive $5.8 billion worth of growth for the Gas Insulated Substation market throughout the next decade.

  • The Gas Insulated Substation market is set to add $40.3 billion between 2024 and 2034, with manufacturer targeting Power Distribution & Manufacturing and Processing End-User projected to gain a larger market share.
  • With Rising demand for energy efficiency, and Emergence of renewable energy projects, Gas Insulated Substation market to expand 137% between 2024 and 2034.
gas insulated substation market size with pie charts of major and emerging country share, CAGR, trends for 2025 and 2032

Opportunities in the Gas Insulated Substation

Investment in building infrastructure projects in developing countries creates opportunities, for the growth of the gas insulated substation industry.

Growth Opportunities in North America and Asia-Pacific

North America Outlook

In North Americas Gas Insulated Substation market is experiencing growth driven largely by the expansion of the power generation sector in the region United States plays a key role because of their widespread use of advanced infrastructure technologies and ongoing investments in enhancing current power systems Competition, in this area is defined by major players making significant investments in researching and developing new substation technologies

Asia-Pacific Outlook

Gas insulated substations are experiencing growth in the Asia Pacific market due to the rapid urbanization and growing electricity demand in countries such as China and India. The region boasts an environment with both local and international manufacturers vying for prominence. Opportunities in this market are linked to the shift towards energy sources and the need, for more advanced and dependable power transmission systems.

Market Dynamics and Supply Chain

01

Driver: Rising Demand for Energy Efficiency, and Technological Innovations in Substation Technology

The rising need for energy saving options is also a factor boosting the expansion of the market, for gas insulated substations as they offer high efficiency while requiring minimal space. Prompting many utility companies to embrace them more readily. The advancements in gas insulated substation technology are also constantly improving to provide performance and functionality, over time.
As communities shift towards energy sources the demand, for strong and effective power distribution networks is also increasing rapidly. Gas insulated substations are also a choice to meet these requirements driving their market expansion.
02

Restraint: High Installation and Maintenance Costs

The costs related to acquiring Gas Insulated Substations (GIS) are notably higher due to their technology and safety features compared to conventional substations commonly used in the past. This financial challenge could act as a drawback that might hinder market expansion since certain customers—particularly those, in emerging economies—could deem these expenses unaffordable.
03

Opportunity: Implementation in Urban Areas and Renewable Energy Integration

The trend towards people living in cities and the need for reliable power distribution systems present a chance for gas insulated substations to become more widespread in urban areas. They are compact and efficient in design which makes them a great choice for setting up substations in cities where spaces limited. A common issue in metropolitan areas. This allows companies to place substations, in crowded locations while also minimizing the risk of accidents.
As renewable energy sources become more prevalent the demand for gas insulated substations is expected to grow in order to effectively transmit energy into the power grid. Gas insulated substations are attractive for energy integration initiatives due to their capacity to manage higher voltage levels and offer considerable savings, in costs and space compared to air insulated substations.
04

Challenge: Stringent Environmental Regulations

GIS systems are subject to environmental regulations in many regions due to the use of sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆) an insulation gas that has a notable impact, on the greenhouse effect.

Supply Chain Landscape

1
Raw Material Suppliers

POSCO

ArcelorMittal

Nippon Steel

2
Component Manufacturing & Assembly

ABB Ltd.

Siemens AG

General Electric

3
System Integration

Schneider Electric

Hitachi ABB

Eaton Corporation

4
End User Industries

Energy & Power

Railways

Real Estate & Commercial Buildings

*The illustration highlights the key stakeholders within the supply chain ecosystem.

Applications of Gas Insulated Substation in Power Transmission & Distribution, Renewable Energy Systems & High-Voltage Direct Current Applications

Power Transmission and Distribution

Gas insulated substations (GIS) find their application in the field of power transmission and distribution due to their compact design that enables a smaller footprint requirement. A feature particularly beneficial in urban areas with space constraints like mountains and coastal regions where land availability is limited. GIS is renowned for its reliability and long lifespan as it demands maintenance compared to conventional substations. Prominent companies, like ABB and Siemens are leveraging GIS solutions to optimize this technology further.

High-Voltage Direct Current Applications

Voltage direct current (HVDC) applications represent a significant use of GIS technology, known for its insulated design that enables the safe management of high voltage levels while enhancing system stability and improving power transmission efficiency over extended distances in the electrical grid sector with industry giants such as Hitachi ABB Power Grids and GE Grid Solutions leading the way, in this field.

Renewable Energy Systems

With the rise of renewable energy sources, GIS plays a pivotal role in integrating photovoltaic power generation and wind energy into the power grid. Its high reliability and superior control capabilities enhance the efficiency and stability of renewable energy systems. Companies such as Schneider Electric and Eaton are leveraging the use of GIS in their renewable energy solutions.

Recent Developments

January 2024

ABB revealed its gas insulated substation operating at 550 kVs. The advanced technology offers improved power reliability and efficiency to meet the demands of high power utilities.

April 2024

Hitachi ABB Power Grids unveiled a technology in the Gas insulated Substation sector. They have boosted their GIS capacity by 30% aiming to support the growing demand, in the energy sector.

December 2024

Siemens Energy formed a collaboration with a prominent utility company to implement environmentally friendly gas insulated substations, in extensive renewable energy initiatives.

In years there have been notable advancements in the Gas insulated Substation (GIS) market with a key trend being the rise in urbanization and industrialization worldwide leading to a greater need, for streamlined and compact power solutions which has encouraged the use of GIS technology.

Impact of Industry Transitions on the Gas Insulated Substation Market

As a core segment of the Power Generation industry, the Gas Insulated Substation market develops in line with broader industry shifts. Over recent years, transitions such as Renewable Energy Integration and Digitalization and Grid Modernization have redefined priorities across the Power Generation sector, influencing how the Gas Insulated Substation market evolves in terms of demand, applications and competitive dynamics. These transitions highlight the structural changes shaping long-term growth opportunities.
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Renewable Energy Integration

The growing emphasis worldwide to adopt energy solutions is leading to the merging of gas insulated substations with renewable energy sources more frequently nowadays. The increasing number of wind farms and solar panels and hydroelectric power stations being set up requires the creation of space efficient substations. Gas insulated substations are meeting this demand effectively as the industry experiences a transition, in this aspect that is influencing market trends significantly. This industry transition is expected to add $5.8 billion in the industry revenue between 2024 and 2030.
02

Digitalization and Grid Modernization

As we explore further into the era of technology advancements the growing shift towards digitalizing power transmission and distribution systems is making an impact the market for gas insulated substations. The integration of grids, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning is reshaping the sector and driving the need, for advanced smart gas insulated substations.

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