North America Compact Recloser Market Size - By Control, By Interruption, By Voltage Rating, Growth Forecast, 2026 - 2035

North America Compact Recloser Market Size

According to a recent study by Global Market Insights Inc., the North America compact recloser market was estimated at USD 152.9 million in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 161.9 million in 2026 to USD 254.3 million in 2035, at a CAGR of 5.1%.

• Grid-resilience funding accelerates distribution automation across the region and extreme weather, and load growth are pushing utilities to harden distribution networks and automate fault isolation. Compact reclosers are key to sectionalizing feeders and enabling rapid fault-clearing are integral to self-healing schemes and FLISR (Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration).
   
• Federal programs are catalyzing utility investment in distribution automation, modern protection, and grid-enhancing technologies. With multi-year federal cost-share structures and resilience objectives, utilities can upgrade feeders with remotely controlled devices and smarter protection logic.
   
• For the reference, the U.S. DOE Grid Deployment Office’s GRIP Program announced USD 3.4 billion (Oct 18, 2023) for grid resilience and USD 4.2 billion (Oct 18, 2024) for innovation, specifically funding utility and industry projects that modernize distribution systems to lower outage impacts from severe weather, deployments that commonly include automated switching and reclosers.
   
• That prioritization lifts procurement of compact reclosers, communications, and controls, as these assets directly reduce outage minutes and speed restoration core metrics tied to resilience KPIs and grant outcomes. This in turn along with the associated investments for grid resilience will result in the deployment of compact reclosers, thereby adding to the market growth.
   
• Utilities across the region are embedding self-healing designs, where compact reclosers work with sensors and remote switches to reroute power around faults. These strategies reduce SAIDI/SAIFI by isolating faults and restoring unaffected sections within seconds. The operational benefits, fewer customers impacted, shorter interruptions, faster patrol and repair, make reclosers central to field designs.
   
• Additionally, in hurricane-, ice-, and storm-prone regions, self-healing deployments are justified by avoided outage minutes and improved customer experience. As self-healing moves from pilots to system-wide programs, devices count on main feeders and laterals rise, sustaining demand for compact reclosers integrated with communications and ADMS platforms.
   
• For instance, in November 2024, Duke Energy Florida reported its self-healing technology prevented 300,000+ customer outages and saved 300 million minutes of total outage time during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, reflecting the impact of automated switching and reclosers in storm response.
   
• In Western regions, wildfire risk is reshaping protection settings and device selection. Utilities are expanding “fast-trip” and enhanced safety settings, which require high-performance reclosers capable of rapid detection and interruption to prevent ignition.
   
• Compact reclosers with advanced controls, coordination, and remote adjustability enable utilities to toggle between wildfire and normal modes seasonally or dynamically by risk level. Reclosers also support segmentation, allowing targeted de-energization and rapid reclosing when hazards clear.
   
• As utilities harden lines (covered conductors, stronger poles, undergrounding), reclosers remain the backbone of sectionalizing and automated protection strategies aligned with CPUC wildfire mitigation frameworks.
   
• For reference, PG&E’s Community Wildfire Safety Program reports 47,000+ miles of lines protected with Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings (EPSS) (fast-trip), and 65% ignition reduction on EPSS-enabled lines in 2024, programs that rely on sectionalizing devices and advanced protection such as reclosers.
   

North America Compact Recloser Market Trends

• Rapid increasing storm hardening scenarios along with climate plans expanding device deployment across the region including the U.S., Canada, and Mexico is augmenting the industry landscape. Large urban utilities are filing climate resilience plans addressing heat, wind/ice, and flooding. Compact reclosers, telecontrols, and adaptive protection are key to preventing cascading outages and restoring service more quickly when events occur.
   
• Utilities are rebuilding feeders, adding remotely controlled equipment, and splitting cables to improve thermal performance, steps that requires more sectionalizing points and intelligent field devices. These resilience programs embed equity and reliability objectives, ensuring upgrades across diverse neighborhoods.
   
• For instance, in November 2023, Con Edison proposed long-term investments to protect its system from climate change and published 2025 Climate Change Resilience Plan outlining prevention/mitigation strategies including adding switches and segmentation to improve performance during extreme heat deployments that commonly pair with compact reclosers on distribution circuits.
   
• Rapid DER growth rooftop solar, community solar, batteries changes fault currents and protection coordination. Microgrids and DER-rich feeders need flexible, bidirectional protection schemes; compact reclosers, with programmable curves and remote control, help maintain selectivity and allow islanding interfaces to operate safely.
   
• As DOE promotes microgrid strategies and state agencies fund grid modernization, utilities deploy more controllable devices to manage variable flows and maintain reliability. Reclosers become nodes in a cyber-physical control fabric, supporting feeder reconfiguration, voltage optimization, and safe reconnection post-islanding crucial in campuses, tribal lands, and critical infrastructure sites.
   
• For instance, in September 2024, the U.S. DOE supported the Viejas Microgrid in California via USD 72.8 million partial loan guarantee. While the project centers on solar-plus-storage and microgrid controls, distribution integration typically relies on sectionalizing and protection devices including reclosers, to safely connect/disconnect and coordinate with the utility feeder.
   
• NERC’s ongoing standards process, and reliability assessments have highlighted rising risks from extreme weather and load growth, prompting utilities to improve operational planning and data visibility at the distribution level. As utilities implement ADMS and DERMS, field devices must provide granular status and remote operation, tightening the loop between control rooms and protection assets.
   
• For reference, NERC’s 2024 Long Term Reliability Assessment underscores escalating reliability risks and the need for strengthened systems; meanwhile, Reliability First communicated new NERC standards effective Jan 1, 2024 that expand data and preparedness expectations utility responses include greater distribution automation and protection modernization.
   

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• Based on control, the market is segmented into electronic & hydraulic. The electronically controlled compact recloser dominated with 62.9% of the market share in 2025 and is set to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% by 2035. Electronic controls are becoming the dominant choice for compact reclosers due to their ability to interface seamlessly with modern grid automation systems.
   
• Utilities are prioritizing devices that support remote configuration, adaptive protection settings, and real-time communication with ADMS and DERMS platforms. Electronic controls enable dynamic fault response, programmable curves, and cybersecurity features, which are essential for grids integrating renewables and distributed energy resources.
   
• For reference, the DOE Grid Modernization Strategy 2024 emphasizes “Devices and Integrated Systems” as a technical pillar, highlighting advanced control systems for distribution automation to improve resilience and flexibility. This includes intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) that enable adaptive protection and remote operation, capabilities central to electronic-controlled reclosers deployed in modernization projects.
   
• These controls also support predictive maintenance through advanced diagnostics, reducing downtime and improving reliability. As utilities modernize their networks under federal resilience programs, electronic control-equipped reclosers are increasingly specified for feeder automation and self-healing schemes.
   
• For illustration, the DOE Infrastructure Progress Update, Winter 2025 reports over USD 170 billion committed to grid resilience projects, including investments in secure, interoperable control technologies for distribution systems. These initiatives prioritize cybersecurity and advanced communication standards for field devices like reclosers.
   
• The hydraulic compact recloser industry will grow at a CAGR of 4.2% through 2035. Hydraulic mechanisms remain relevant in specific applications where simplicity, ruggedness, and immunity to electromagnetic interference are critical. Utilities operating in remote or harsh environments including wildfire-prone or storm-exposed regions, value hydraulic controls for their reliability without dependence on complex electronics or communication networks.
   
• Hydraulic reclosers offer cost-effective solutions for feeders with minimal automation requirements, ensuring fault isolation even during extended outages or cyber incidents. This trend reflects a dual approach: electronic controls for urban and automated grids, hydraulic for rural and resilience-focused deployments.
   
• For reference, the DOE electric grids initiative notes modernization efforts address diverse operational contexts, including rural feeders where advanced communication infrastructure is limited. Here, robust mechanical and hydraulic control systems remain part of resilience strategies for fault isolation and service continuity.
   

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• Based on voltage rating, the market is segmented into 15 kV, 27 kV, and 38 kV. The 27 kV voltage rating compact recloser held a market share of 40.8% in 2025 and will grow at a CAGR of 4.6% by 2035. The 27 kV class is gaining traction in semi-urban and industrial corridors where utilities are uprating feeders to accommodate higher loads from manufacturing, data centers, and large commercial complexes.
   
• Compact reclosers in this segment offer extended interrupting capability and robust insulation for longer feeder runs. Utilities are increasingly specifying 27 kV reclosers with electronic controls to enable remote switching and adaptive protection, supporting reliability targets under DOE-funded resilience programs.
   
• For reference, in November 2025, the DOE Wind Energy Technologies Office report highlights surging electricity demand from AI-driven data centers and manufacturing, projecting up to 130 GW of new load by 2028. Utilities are responding with grid-enhancing technologies and feeder upgrades, conditions that favor adoption of higher-voltage sectionalizing devices like 27 kV reclosers for industrial corridors.
   
• The 15 kV rated reclosers will grow at a CAGR of 5.1% by 2035. The 15 kV class remains dominant in terms of volume in urban and suburban feeders, where compact reclosers are deployed for dense load centers and underground-to-overhead transitions. Utilities are upgrading legacy electromechanical devices to modern reclosers with advanced electronic controls, enabling FLISR and integration with ADMS.
   
• For reference, the DOE grid modernization strategy 2024 identifies “Devices and Integrated Systems” as a technical pillar, emphasizing advanced protection and automation for distribution feeders particularly those in urban areas where 15 kV networks dominate. These initiatives prioritize intelligent devices like reclosers to improve resilience and operational flexibility.
   
• The 38 kV rated segment industry will grow at a CAGR 6% by 2035. The 38 kV class is increasingly deployed on rural and long feeders where fault currents are lower but line lengths and exposure to severe weather are greater. Utilities are investing in 38 kV compact reclosers to improve sectionalizing and reduce outage durations across wide geographic areas.
   
• For instance, in April 2024, the DOE Pathways to Commercial Liftoff reported the need for advanced grid solutions including automation and sectionalizing devices to address reliability challenges on aging distribution infrastructure. Rural feeders, often operating at higher voltages including 38 kV, are prioritized for modernization under resilience funding programs.
   

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• U.S. dominated the North America compact recloser market with around 56.5% share in 2025 and generated USD 60.5 million in revenue. The U.S. market for compact reclosers is strongly influenced by federal resilience programs and utility modernization strategies. Extreme weather events, electrification, and DER integration have accelerated the need for automated sectionalizing devices.
   
• Utilities are prioritizing reclosers with advanced electronic controls to enable FLISR, adaptive protection, and remote operation. Federal initiatives like the DOE’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program are channeling billions into distribution automation, which includes recloser installations on critical feeders.
   
• For instance, in October 2024, the U.S. DOE announced USD 4.2 billion in federal investments under the GRIP Program for 46 projects across 47 states to harden the grid against extreme weather and support electrification. These projects include distribution automation and grid-enhancing technologies, where reclosers play a key role in resilience and reliability improvements.
   
• These investments aim to reduce outage durations, improve reliability metrics, and support clean energy integration making compact reclosers a cornerstone of modernization projects across urban and rural networks. This in turn will further favor product adoption, thereby adding to market growth.
   
• Canada market will grow at a CAGR of 4.6% by 2035, owing to rising investment in distribution automation to improve reliability and withstand severe weather events. Programs including Hydro-Québec’s Action Plan 2035 and Hydro One’s grid modernization initiatives emphasize tele controlled devices and sectionalizing points to reduce outage durations and enhance system flexibility.
   
• These upgrades align with national decarbonization goals and provincial mandates for climate resilience, ensuring that reclosers with advanced controls are deployed alongside other hardening measures such as covered conductors and composite poles.
   
• Mexico compact recloser industry will reach USD 98 million by 2035, owing to expansion of distribution infrastructure and automation. In addition, the market is growing as the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) expands and modernizes its distribution network to meet rising electricity demand and improve service reliability.
   
• CFE’s multi-year plans emphasize feeder segmentation, automation, and integration of smart devices to reduce technical losses and outage durations. Compact reclosers are being specified in tenders for distribution divisions, particularly in regions with high load growth and vulnerability to storms.
   
• For reference, CFE issued an international tender (CFE-0003-CACOA-0010-2024) for upgrades in multiple distribution divisions, including automation and sectionalizing projects. The tender reflects CFE’s commitment to modernizing its network with advanced devices such as compact reclosers to improve reliability and operational flexibility.
   

North America Compact Recloser Market Share

• The top 5 companies in North America compact recloser industry including ABB, Eaton, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and NOJA Power, collectively accounted for over 35% of market share in 2025. NOJA Power, recognized for its SF-free compact recloser technology, strengthened its global presence by supplying products to more than 106 countries in 2024. Its emphasis on sustainability and automation enabled the company to secure significant utility contracts and expand its influence across Asia and Latin America.
   
• Schneider Electric’s Energy Management segment experienced heightened demand for compact reclosers, driven by smart grid deployments, reinforcing its strong market position. Additionally, G&W Electric advanced innovation through products like the Viper-ST compact recloser, while expanding its manufacturing footprint in Mexico and introducing sensor-integrated switchgear to enhance grid reliability and automation.
   

North America Compact Recloser Market Companies

Major players operating in the North America compact recloser industry are:

• ABB
• Arteche Group
• Camlin Group
• Eaton
• ENTEC Electric & Electronic Co., Ltd
• G&W Electric
• GE Grid Solutions
• Howard Industries
• Hubbell Power Systems
• Hughes Power System
• Milbank Manufacturing
• NOJA Power Switchgear Pty Ltd
• NovaTech Automation
• S&C Electric Company
• Schneider Electric
• SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories)
• Siemens
• Southern States LLC
• Rockwill Electric Group
• Tavrida Electric
   
• ABB, headquartered in Switzerland, reported strong performance in its Electrification segment, contributing significantly to its USD 31.9 billion revenue in 2024. With operations in over 100 countries, the company continues to invest in automation and smart grid technologies, positioning itself as a prominent player in sustainable electrification solutions.
   
• Eaton’s based in Ireland, the company’s electrical sector experienced notable growth in 2024, driven by increasing demand for grid modernization and fault protection devices such as compact reclosers. The company reported total revenue of USD 23.2 billion, supported by strategic investments in digital power management and smart infrastructure.
   
• Siemens’, headquartered in Germany, contributed to its global revenue of over USD 78.5 billion in 2024, with a strong emphasis on digitalization and automation in power distribution. The company recorded robust growth across Europe and Asia while continuing to expand its modular recloser offerings tailored for urban and industrial applications.
   

Compact Recloser Industry News

• In September 2023, AEP announced selection for a USD 27 million DOE GRIP grant to advance ADMS/DERMS capabilities, explicitly citing tools for fault location, isolation and restoration and switching analysis, capabilities that depend on installed fleets of remotely operable sectionalizing devices, such as compact reclosers, across distribution feeders.
   
• Hydro Québec’s Des Sources distribution upgrade (Montréal West Island) is in progress, explicitly adding remotely controlled equipment and other reliability measures as part of the Action Plan 2035; the public work notice details 2024–2025 activity on feeder reconstruction and equipment transfers.
   
• In November 2024, NYSERDA launched a Grid Modernization Program using DOE 40101(d) formula grants, and in April 2025 announced USD 12M for Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) to improve reliability and integration, eligible projects include protection/controls and modern infrastructure typically paired with reclosers on distribution feeders.
   

This North America compact recloser market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) & volume (Units) from 2022 to 2035, for the following segments:

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Market, By Control

• Electronic
• Hydraulic

Market, By Interruption

• Oil
• Vacuum

Market, By Voltage rating

• 15 kV
• 27 kV
• 38 kV

The above information has been provided for the following countries:

• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico