1. Executive Summary
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Report Scope
1.3 Key DA Technologies
1.4 Global DA Market Outlook
2. Market Issues
2.1 DA Overview
2.2 DA Models
2.3 DA Market Drivers
2.3.1 Grid Stability, Reliability, and Resiliency
2.3.2 DER Integration
2.3.3 PBR
2.3.4 Aging Distribution Assets
2.3.5 Urbanization and Electrification
2.4 DA Market Barriers
2.4.1 Aging Ratemaking Constructs
2.4.2 Financial Obstacles
2.4.3 Data and Cybersecurity Concerns
3. Technology Issues
3.1 Distribution Network Overview
3.1.1 North American vs. European Distribution System Designs
3.2 DA Components
3.3 DA Technologies
3.3.1 Substation Automation
3.3.2 VVO and Conservation Voltage Reduction
3.3.2.1 DER and VVO
3.3.3 FLISR and Feeder Automation
3.3.4 Sensing and Measurement on Distribution Transformers and Feeders
3.3.5 AMI
3.3.6 IT and Analytics
4. Key Industry Players
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 ABB
4.1.2 Aclara
4.1.3 General Electric
4.1.4 Itron Inc.
4.1.5 Landis+Gyr
4.1.6 S&C Electric Company
4.1.7 Schneider Electric
4.1.8 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
4.1.9 Siemens AG
4.1.10 Varentec
5. Market Forecasts
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Market Forecast Methodology
5.2 Global Market Outlook
5.3 DA Technology Growth
5.4 Regional Forecasts and Analysis
5.4.1 North America
5.4.2 Europe
5.4.3 Asia Pacific
5.4.4 Latin America
5.4.5 Middle East & Africa
5.5 Conclusions and Recommendations
5.5.1 Recommendations for Utilities
5.5.1.1 Target High ROI Projects
5.5.1.2 Pursue Innovative Ratemaking Practices
5.5.1.3 Focus on High Effect Areas of the Grid
5.5.1.4 Automate for the Future—Not the Present
5.5.2 Recommendations for Vendors
5.5.2.1 Provide Options and Be Flexible
5.5.2.2 Become a Partner, Not Just a Vendor
5.5.2.3 Develop and Present the DA Business Case
5.5.2.4 Provide Retrofit and New Build Options at Multiple Price Points
6. Acronym and Abbreviation List
7. Table of Contents
8. Table of Charts and Figures
9. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes