Global Recloser Market, By Phase Type (Single Phase, Three-Phase and Triple Single-Phase), By Control Type (Electric and Hydraulic), By Voltage Rating (Up to 15 kV, 16 to 27 kV, 28–38 kV), By Sectionalizer Control Type (Resettable Electronic Sectionalizer and Programmable Resettable Sectionalizer), By Company and By Geography, Forecast & Opportunities, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 1.86 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	5.81%
Fastest Growing Segment	Single Phase
Largest Market	Asia Pacific
Market Size (2031)	USD 2.61 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Recloser Market will grow from USD 1.86 Billion in 2025 to USD 2.61 Billion by 2031 at a 5.81% CAGR. A recloser serves as an automatic, high-voltage switchgear device designed to interrupt electrical power during temporary faults and subsequently test the line to restore service without manual intervention. The market is primarily propelled by the critical global necessity for enhanced grid reliability and the extensive modernization of aging distribution infrastructure to minimize outage durations. Furthermore, the increasing integration of distributed renewable energy resources necessitates robust protection systems to manage variable power flows and ensure network stability.

Conversely, a significant challenge impeding broader market expansion is the substantial initial capital expenditure required for intelligent recloser units, which can strain utility budgets in developing regions. Despite this financial barrier, infrastructure funding remains a strong catalyst for growth. According to the International Energy Agency, in 2024, global investment in electricity grids was projected to reach USD 400 billion. This significant allocation toward infrastructure hardening and distribution automation directly underpins the demand for protective equipment, although financing constraints in cost-sensitive markets may limit the pace of adoption.

Key Market Drivers

The modernization of aging grid infrastructure acts as a primary catalyst for the recloser market, as utilities replace obsolete switchgear to enhance system resilience against extreme weather events and load fluctuations. Governments and private entities are directing substantial capital toward hardening distribution networks, which directly fuels the deployment of automatic circuit reclosers designed to isolate faults and minimize downtime. According to the Edison Electric Institute, July 2025, in the '2024 Financial Review', U.S. investor-owned electric companies are projected to invest more than $1.1 trillion between 2025 and 2029 to support growing electricity demand and infrastructure hardening. This significant capital allocation facilitates the adoption of intelligent switching devices necessary for maintaining continuity in storm-prone and aging electrical infrastructures.

Concurrently, the increasing integration of renewable energy sources necessitates advanced protection schemes to manage the bidirectional power flows and intermittency associated with distributed generation. As solar and wind capacities expand, distribution networks require reclosers equipped with smart sensors to maintain voltage stability and prevent asynchronous connections. According to National Grid, May 2025, in the 'Results Presentation FY24/25', the utility connected 2.2 gigawatts of renewable generation in the UK during the fiscal year, highlighting the rapid pace of green energy adoption. To manage these complex grid dynamics, utilities are deploying automated sectionalizing strategies which also serve to improve overall network reliability. For instance, according to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, in 2025, the utility reported that through the end of 2024, the average duration of outages on circuits enabled with enhanced safety settings decreased by 17% compared to the prior two-year average.

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Key Market Challenges

The primary challenge hindering the expansion of the Global Recloser Market is the substantial initial capital expenditure required for the acquisition and installation of intelligent recloser units. These advanced devices incorporate complex sensing, communication, and processing technologies, which significantly elevates their upfront cost compared to traditional switchgear. For utilities operating in cost-sensitive markets or developing regions, this financial burden often necessitates the deferral of grid automation projects or forces a compromise on the quantity of units deployed, thereby slowing the overall modernization rate.

The rigorous capital demands of maintaining and upgrading electrical infrastructure further exacerbate this issue, as utilities must prioritize essential grid hardening over advanced automation. The sheer scale of required funding is evident in the industry's expenditure patterns. According to the Edison Electric Institute, in 2024, U.S. investor-owned electric companies invested a record USD 178.2 billion to enhance transmission and distribution infrastructure. Such colossal baseline costs limit the discretionary funds available for widespread intelligent recloser adoption in regions facing tighter financial constraints or limited access to capital.

Key Market Trends

Utilities are actively utilizing smart reclosers as critical components in Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FLISR) systems, enabling "self-healing" grids that automatically reroute power to minimize outage duration and impact. By communicating peer-to-peer or via a centralized system, these devices isolate faults and restore service to healthy line sections within seconds, a capability proving essential for maintaining grid stability during increasingly frequent severe weather events. This automation significantly improves reliability indices by preventing sustained interruptions for customers on unaffected circuit segments. According to Duke Energy, September 2025, in the 'Duke Energy's smart, self-healing technology helps keep the lights on for Florida customers' press release, the utility's deployment of self-healing technology helped avoid more than 950,000 extended power outages and save nearly 6.3 million hours of lost service for customers in Florida since January 2024.

There is a growing technological trend toward using solid dielectric technologies and vacuum interrupters, moving away from oil and SF6-insulated models to eliminate leakage risks and comply with stricter environmental regulations. Manufacturers are rapidly phasing out sulfur hexafluoride due to its high global warming potential, replacing it with clean air or solid insulation alternatives in medium-voltage switchgear to align with global decarbonization mandates. This transition is accelerating as regions implement aggressive policies to ban fluorinated gases in new electrical infrastructure. According to Schneider Electric, November 2025, in the 'Schneider Electric Launches Future-Ready SF6-Free Primary Switchgear Technology' press release, the company unveiled its GM AirSeT switchgear which utilizes pure air for insulation to ensure compliance with the recently enacted EU regulation 2024/573 on fluorinated greenhouse gases.

Segmental Insights

The Single Phase segment is recognized as the fastest-growing category in the Global Recloser Market, driven by its essential application in residential and rural distribution networks. This expansion is primarily supported by global initiatives to improve rural electrification and enhance grid reliability in remote regions. Utility companies are prioritizing these units for lateral feeders to minimize service interruptions effectively. Furthermore, the lower acquisition costs and simplified installation processes associated with single-phase reclosers encourage their widespread deployment for upgrading aging infrastructure and meeting the rising demand for stable power connectivity.

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific holds a dominant position in the global recloser market due to extensive investments in expanding and modernizing electrical distribution networks. Rapid urbanization and industrial growth in countries like China and India have necessitated robust systems to manage increasing power loads and integrate renewable energy. Strategic projects led by major institutions, such as the State Grid Corporation of China, focus heavily on smart grid development to minimize power outages. This focus on enhancing grid reliability and automation directly drives the sustained regional demand for automatic circuit reclosers to ensure stable service.

Recent Developments

• In March 2025, Hubbell Incorporated announced the launch of the LineDefender, an advanced lateral-protection recloser engineered to enhance grid reliability and operational safety. This single-phase device integrates sophisticated fault management technology with safety features that ensure visible air-breaks and prevent accidental dropout within power fuse cutouts. The Division President of Grid Automation at Hubbell highlighted that the recloser is designed to minimize sustained power outages while prioritizing the protection of line workers. The device also supports seamless connectivity with the company’s proprietary software platform for streamlined configuration and control.
• In March 2025, Eaton introduced its HiZ Protect technology, a breakthrough AI-powered solution designed for integration into its Form 7 recloser controls. This innovation directly addresses the critical industry challenge of detecting high-impedance faults, which are frequent causes of wildfires, by utilizing advanced machine learning to accurately identify and isolate irregular powerline conditions. The technology enables utilities to mitigate wildfire risks without resorting to widespread public safety power shutoffs. The company confirmed that the system underwent rigorous pilot testing with multiple North American utilities to validate its effectiveness in real-world grid environments.
• In November 2024, G&W Electric collaborated with Central Power Electric Cooperative to install the utility's first 72.5kV Viper-HV overhead recloser in North Dakota. The high-voltage device was deployed as an inline breaker to effectively manage limited fault currents at the end of a transmission line, which traditional substation relaying often fails to detect. The successful installation involved comprehensive testing and integration with a specialized recloser control package. This strategic deployment was intended to optimize trip times and sectionalizing capabilities, thereby strengthening the resilience and efficiency of the cooperative’s power distribution infrastructure.
• In June 2024, NOJA Power showcased its new EcoLink product at Australian Energy Week in Melbourne, Australia. This innovative device serves as a fuse-link mounted reclosing circuit breaker, designed to significantly enhance network uptime and reliability compared to traditional fuse protection systems. During the event, the company also displayed its flagship OSM Recloser equipped with the advanced RC-20 control unit. The Group Managing Director emphasized that the self-powered EcoLink brings essential reclosing reliability to rural and remote distribution lines, providing electricity utilities with a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to legacy fuse-based designs.

Key Market Players

• Schneider Electric
• ABB Ltd.
• Eaton Corporation Plc
• Hubbell Incorporated
• S&C Electric Company
• Entec Electric & Electronic Co. Ltd.
• G&W Electric Company
• Noja Power Switchgear Pty Ltd.
• Ghorit Electrical Co. Ltd.
• Tavrida Electric

By Phase Type	By Control Type	By Voltage Rating	By Sectionalizer Control Type	By Region
Single Phase Three-Phase and Triple Single-Phase	Electric and Hydraulic	Up to 15 kV 16 to 27 kV 28-38 kV	Resettable Electronic Sectionalizer and Programmable Resettable Sectionalizer	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Recloser Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Recloser Market, By Phase Type:

• Single Phase
• Three-Phase and Triple Single-Phase

• Recloser Market, By Control Type:

• Electric and Hydraulic

• Recloser Market, By Voltage Rating:

• Up to 15 kV
• 16 to 27 kV
• 28-38 kV

• Recloser Market, By Sectionalizer Control Type:

• Resettable Electronic Sectionalizer and Programmable Resettable Sectionalizer

• Recloser Market, By Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE