The power line communication (PLC) systems market is estimated to be valued at about USD 6 billion in 2018 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2018 to 2025. The major driving forces of the PLC market are the reduction in communication networking modes, low cost of installation compared to other communication networking system, growing demand for cleaner and smarter energy, and high rates of data transmission.
Power Line Communication Market
The power line communication (PLC) systems market is estimated to be valued about USD 6 billion in 2018, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2018 to 2025. The major driving forces of the PLC market are the reduction in communication networking modes, low cost of installation compared to other communication networking system, growing demand for cleaner and smarter energy, and high rates of data transmission.
Narrowband power line communication has witnessed the largest market share during the forecast period. This growth is due to the growing demand for narrowband PLC in the smart grid application, which is used for energy generation especially solar panels. The broadband PLC also has maximum demand from home area networking segment. This growth is due to the recent acquisitions, for example, Marvell acquired DS2, Intellon by Atheros and Gigle by Broadcom in home networking segment.
Europe had the largest power line communication market share in 2017, and also projected the significant growth during forecast period. The European region observed this growth due to the increase in adoption of PLC technology for latest metering devices.
Figure 1: Global Power Line Communication Systems Market Size, by Region, 2017-2025 (USD Million)
The key players in the global PLC market include Siemens, Netgear, ABB, Ametek, ADD Semiconductor, Schneider Electric, General Electric, TP-Link Technologies, Microchip, Belkin International, Billion Electric, Devolo, Hubbell Power Systems, Corinex Communications, Zyxel Communications, Extollo Communications, and NetComm Wireless.
Scope of the Study1. Global Power Line Communication Market, by PLC Architecture
1.1. Narrowband
1.2. Broadband
1.3. Other
2. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Component
2.1. Line Trap Units
2.2. Coupling Capacitors
2.3. Line Units
2.4. Transmitters
2.5. Receiver
2.6. Others
3. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Power Supply Network
3.1. High Voltage
3.2. Medium Voltage
3.3. Low Voltage
4. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Communication Technology
4.1. Modulation Technology
5. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Application
5.1. Smart Grid
5.2. In-Door Networking
5.3. Long Haul
5.4. Others
6. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Vertical
6.1. Residential
6.2. Commercial
6.3. Industrial
7. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Solution
7.1. PLC over AC lines
7.2. PLC over DC lines
8. Global Construction Adhesive Market, By Region
8.1. North America
8.1.1. U.S.
8.1.2. Canada
8.1.3. Mexico
8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Germany
8.2.2. U.K.
8.2.3. Italy
8.2.4. Spain
8.2.5. Rest of Europe
8.3. Asia-Pacific
8.3.1. China
8.3.2. India
8.3.3. Japan
8.3.4. Australia
8.3.5. Rest of APAC
8.4. RoW
8.4.1. Brazil
8.4.2. Argentina
8.4.3. GCC
8.4.4. Others in RoW
This report provides an in-depth analysis of key companies and competitive analysis of developments recorded in the industry in the last eight years. In this report, market dynamics such driver, barriers, opportunities, challenges, and factor analysis have been discussed in detail. Key market players such as ABB, Siemens, General Electric, Hubbell Power Systems, and Schneider Electric have been profiled to provide an insight into the competitive scenario of the global power line communication systems market.
1 Market Introduction
1.1 Key Research Objectives
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Report Scope
1.3.1 Segmental Scope
1.3.2 Regional Scope
1.4 Currency & Conversions
1.5 Research Assumptions & Limitations
1.5.1 Assumptions
1.5.2 Limitations
2 Research Methodology
2.1 Market Size Estimation
2.2 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
2.3 Sources
2.3.1 Key Secondary Sources
2.3.2 Key Primary Sources
2.3.3 Key Industry Insights
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview
3.2. Global Power Line Communication Market, by PLC Architecture
3.3. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Component
3.4. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Power Supply Network
3.5. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Communication Technology
3.6. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Application
3.7. Global Power Line Communication Market, by End User
3.8. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Solution
3.9. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Region
3.10. Leading strategic developments
3.11. Market Life Cycle Analysis
4. Market Overview
4.1. Market Dynamics
4.1.1. Factor Analysis
4.1.1.1. Parent Market Analysis
4.1.1.2. Demand-Side Analysis
4.1.1.3. Supply-Side Analysis
4.1.2. Drivers
4.1.3. Barriers
4.1.4. Opportunities
4.1.5. Challenges
4.2. Global Power Line Communication Market Scenario
4.2.1. Global Power Line Communication Market, by PLC Architecture
4.2.2. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Component
4.2.3. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Power Supply Network
4.2.4. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Communication Technology
4.2.5. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Application
4.2.6. Global Power Line Communication Market, by End User
4.2.7. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Solution
5. Global Power Line Communication Market Industry Analysis
5.1. Value Chain Analysis
5.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.3. Strategic Benchmarking
5.4. Regulatory Framework
6. Global Power Line Communication Market, by PLC Architecture
6.1. Narrowband
6.1.1. By Region
6.2. Broadband
6.2.1. By Region
6.3. Other
6.3.1. By Region
7. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Component
7.1. Line Trap Units
7.1.1. By Region
7.2. Coupling Capacitors
7.2.1. By Region
7.3. Line Units
7.3.1. By Region
7.4. Transmitters
7.4.1. By Region
7.5. Receiver
7.5.1. By Region
7.6. Others
7.6.1. By Region
8. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Power Supply Network
8.1. High Voltage
8.1.1. By Region
8.2. Medium Voltage
8.2.1. By Region
8.3. Low Voltage
8.3.1. By Region
9. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Communication Technology
9.1. Modulation Technology
9.1.1. By Region
9.1.2. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
9.1.3. Binary Phase Shift Keying
9.1.4. Frequency Shift Keying
9.1.5. Spread-FSK
9.1.6. Others
10. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Application
10.1. Smart Grid
10.1.1. By Region
10.1.2. Automatic Meter Reader
10.1.3. Micro-inverter
10.1.4. Lighting Control
10.1.5. Others
10.2. In-Door Networking
10.2.1. By Region
10.3. Long Haul
10.3.1. By Region
10.4. Others
10.4.1. By Region
11. Global Power Line Communication Market, by End User
11.1. Residential
11.1.1. By Region
11.1.2. Smart Homes
11.1.3. Smart Buildings
11.1.4. Houses
11.2. Commercial
11.2.1. By Region
11.2.2. Smart Commercial Buildings
11.2.3. Street lighting
11.2.4. Electrical-Vehicle Charging
11.2.5. Commercial Building
11.3. Industrial
11.3.1. By Region
11.3.2. Telecommunications
11.3.3. Automotive
11.3.4. Consumer Electronics
11.3.5. Utilities
11.3.6. Healthcare
11.3.7. Oil and Gas
11.3.8. Others
12. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Solution
12.1. PLC over AC lines
12.1.1. By Region
12.2. PLC over DC lines
12.2.1. By Region
13. Global Power Line Communication Market, by Region
13.1. North America
13.1.1. By Country
13.1.2. By PLC Architecture
13.1.3. By Component
13.1.4. By Power Supply Network
13.1.5. By Communication Technology
13.1.6. By Application
13.1.7. By End User
13.1.8. By Solution
13.1.9. Key Country-wise Insights
13.1.9.1. US
13.1.9.1.1. By PLC Architecture
13.1.9.1.2. By Component
13.1.9.1.3. By Power Supply Network
13.1.9.1.4. By Communication Technology
13.1.9.1.5. By Application
13.1.9.1.6. By End User
13.1.9.1.7. By Solution
13.1.9.2. Canada
13.1.9.2.1. By PLC Architecture
13.1.9.2.2. By Component
13.1.9.2.3. By Power Supply Network
13.1.9.2.4. By Communication Technology
13.1.9.2.5. By Application
13.1.9.2.6. By End User
13.1.9.2.7. By Solution
13.1.9.3. Mexico
13.1.9.3.1. By PLC Architecture
13.1.9.3.2. By Component
13.1.9.3.3. By Power Supply Network
13.1.9.3.4. By Communication Technology
13.1.9.3.5. By Application
13.1.9.3.6. By End User
13.1.9.3.7. By Solution
13.2. Europe
13.2.1. By Country
13.2.2. By PLC Architecture
13.2.3. By Component
13.2.4. By Power Supply Network
13.2.5. By Communication Technology
13.2.6. By Application
13.2.7. By End User
13.2.8. By Key Country-wise Insights
13.2.8.1. Germany
13.2.8.1.1. By PLC Architecture
13.2.8.1.2. By Component
13.2.8.1.3. By Power Supply Network
13.2.8.1.4. By Communication Technology
13.2.8.1.5. By Application
13.2.8.1.6. By End User
13.2.8.1.7. By Solution
13.2.8.2. U.K.
13.2.8.2.1. By PLC Architecture
13.2.8.2.2. By Component
13.2.8.2.3. By Power Supply Network
13.2.8.2.4. By Communication Technology
13.2.8.2.5. By Application
13.2.8.2.6. By End User
13.2.8.2.7. By Solution
13.2.8.3. Italy
13.2.8.3.1. By PLC Architecture
13.2.8.3.2. By Component
13.2.8.3.3. By Power Supply Network
13.2.8.3.4. By Communication Technology
13.2.8.3.5. By Application
13.2.8.3.6. By End User
13.2.8.3.7. By Solution
13.2.8.4. Spain
13.2.8.4.1. By PLC Architecture
13.2.8.4.2. By Component
13.2.8.4.3. By Power Supply Network
13.2.8.4.4. By Communication Technology
13.2.8.4.5. By Application
13.2.8.4.6. By End User
13.2.8.4.7. By Solution
13.2.8.5. Rest of Europe
13.2.8.5.1. By PLC Architecture
13.2.8.5.2. By Component
13.2.8.5.3. By Power Supply Network
13.2.8.5.4. By Communication Technology
13.2.8.5.5. By Application
13.2.8.5.6. By End User
13.2.8.5.7. By Solution
13.3. Asia-Pacific
13.3.1. By Country
13.3.2. By PLC Architecture
13.3.3. By Component
13.3.4. By Power Supply Network
13.3.5. By Communication Technology
13.3.6. By Application
13.3.7. By End User
13.3.8. By Key Country-wise Insights
13.3.8.1. China
13.3.8.1.1. By PLC Architecture
13.3.8.1.2. By Component
13.3.8.1.3. By Power Supply Network
13.3.8.1.4. By Communication Technology
13.3.8.1.5. By Application
13.3.8.1.6. By End User
13.3.8.1.7. By Solution
13.3.8.2. India
13.3.8.2.1. By PLC Architecture
13.3.8.2.2. By Component
13.3.8.2.3. By Power Supply Network
13.3.8.2.4. By Communication Technology
13.3.8.2.5. By Application
13.3.8.2.6. By End User
13.3.8.2.7. By Solution
13.3.8.3. Japan
13.3.8.3.1. By PLC Architecture
13.3.8.3.2. By Component
13.3.8.3.3. By Power Supply Network
13.3.8.3.4. By Communication Technology
13.3.8.3.5. By Application
13.3.8.3.6. By End User
13.3.8.3.7. By Solution
13.3.8.4. Australia
13.3.8.4.1. By PLC Architecture
13.3.8.4.2. By Component
13.3.8.4.3. By Power Supply Network
13.3.8.4.4. By Communication Technology
13.3.8.4.5. By Application
13.3.8.4.6. By End User
13.3.8.4.7. By Solution
13.3.8.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
13.3.8.5.1. By PLC Architecture
13.3.8.5.2. By Component
13.3.8.5.3. By Power Supply Network
13.3.8.5.4. By Communication Technology
13.3.8.5.5. By Application
13.3.8.5.6. By End User
13.3.8.5.7. By Solution
13.4. RoW
13.4.1. By Country
13.4.2. By PLC Architecture
13.4.3. By Component
13.4.4. By Power Supply Network
13.4.5. By Communication Technology
13.4.6. By Application
13.4.7. By End User
13.4.8. By Key Country-wise Insights
13.4.8.1. Brazil
13.4.8.1.1. By PLC Architecture
13.4.8.1.2. By Component
13.4.8.1.3. By Power Supply Network
13.4.8.1.4. By Communication Technology
13.4.8.1.5. By Application
13.4.8.1.6. By End User
13.4.8.1.7. By Solution
13.4.8.2. Argentina
13.4.8.2.1. By PLC Architecture
13.4.8.2.2. By Component
13.4.8.2.3. By Power Supply Network
13.4.8.2.4. By Communication Technology
13.4.8.2.5. By Application
13.4.8.2.6. By End User
13.4.8.2.7. By Solution
13.4.8.3. GCC
13.4.8.3.1. By PLC Architecture
13.4.8.3.2. By Component
13.4.8.3.3. By Power Supply Network
13.4.8.3.4. By Communication Technology
13.4.8.3.5. By Application
13.4.8.3.6. By End User
13.4.8.3.7. By Solution
13.4.8.4. Others in RoW
13.4.8.4.1. By PLC Architecture
13.4.8.4.2. By Component
13.4.8.4.3. By Power Supply Network
13.4.8.4.4. By Communication Technology
13.4.8.4.5. By Application
13.4.8.4.6. By End User
13.4.8.4.7. By Solution
14. By Competitive Landscape
14.1. Market Share Analysis
14.2. Key Strategic Developments
14.2.1. Overview
14.2.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
14.2.3. Expansions & Investments
14.2.4. New Product Developments
14.3. Competitive Matrix
15. Company Profiles
15.1. Introduction
15.2. ABB
15.2.1. Company Overview
15.2.2. Product Portfolio
15.2.3. SWOT Analysis
15.2.4. Strategic Development Activities
15.2.5. Converged Markets’ View
15.3. Schneider Electric
15.3.1. Company Overview
15.3.2. Product Portfolio
15.3.3. SWOT Analysis
15.3.4. Strategic Development Activities
15.3.5. Converged Markets’ View
15.4. General Electric
15.4.1. Company Overview
15.4.2. Product Portfolio
15.4.3. SWOT Analysis
15.4.4. Strategic Development Activities
15.4.5. Converged Markets’ View
15.5. Ametek
15.5.1. Company Overview
15.5.2. Product Portfolio
15.5.3. SWOT Analysis
15.5.4. Strategic Development Activities
15.5.5. Converged Markets’ View
15.6. Hubbell Power Systems
15.6.1. Company Overview
15.6.2. Product Portfolio
15.6.3. SWOT Analysis
15.6.4. Strategic Development Activities
15.6.5. Converged Markets’ View
15.7. Corinex Communications
15.7.1. Company Overview
15.7.2. Product Portfolio
15.7.3. SWOT Analysis
15.7.4. Strategic Development Activities
15.7.5. Converged Markets’ View
15.8. Siemens
15.8.1. Company Overview
15.8.2. Product Portfolio
15.8.3. SWOT Analysis
15.8.4. Strategic Development Activities
15.8.5. Converged Markets’ View
15.9. Billion Electric
15.9.1. Company Overview
15.9.2. Product Portfolio
15.9.3. SWOT Analysis
15.9.4. Strategic Development Activities
15.9.5. Converged Markets’ View
15.10. Microchip
15.10.1. Company Overview
15.10.2. Product Portfolio
15.10.3. SWOT Analysis
15.10.4. Strategic Development Activities
15.10.5. Converged Markets’ View
15.11. ADD Semiconductor
15.11.1. Company Overview
15.11.2. Product Portfolio
15.11.3. SWOT Analysis
15.11.4. Strategic Development Activities
15.11.5. Converged Markets’ View
15.12. Corinex Communication
15.12.1. Company Overview
15.12.2. Product Portfolio
15.12.3. Strategic Development Activities
15.12.4. Converged Markets’ View
15.13. Hubbel Power System
15.13.1. Company Overview
15.13.2. Product Portfolio
15.13.3. Strategic Development Activities
15.13.4. Converged Markets’ View
16 Appendix
16.1 Discussion Guide
16.2 Additional Customizations
16.3 Disclaimer
The power line communication (PLC) systems market is estimated to be valued at about USD 6 billion in 2018, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2018 to 2025. Key major factor restraining the growth of PLC market is the noise generation due to the power lines, which has a huge impact on data transmission quality of PLC devices.
Apart from the different end users, PLC in transportation segment has witnessed a slight growth during the forecast period. This reduces the cost and weight of the cables used inside the vehicles for communication purpose. The indoor networking application has witnessed a major growth in the PLC market. This market is growing due to the increased adoption rate of power line adapters majorly used in the residential sector.
The PLC market is segmented by solution type which consists of two segments such as PLC over AC lines and PLC over DC lines. The PLC over AC lines segment is growing and is expected to witness a significant growth during the forecast period. This growth is due to the rising demand of PLC technology in the vehicle communication and electric vehicle charging application. Conversely, the PLC over DC lines is also growing rapidly due to the increasing demand for home networking, lighting, and solar applications.
The SAE combo charging system (CCS) uses PLC technology for the communication purpose. Attributable to this, SAE CCS is gaining the popularity in the American and European regions, especially for electric vehicle charging application. This popularity has led to a rise in the demand for SAE combo charging system, which can be considered as one of the key factor for the growth of PLC market in these regions. The Asia-Pacific region is witnessing a significant growth as a result of the high demand for PLC system from the residential and industrial end users.
Fig.1 Global Power Line Communication Systems Market, by Region, 2017 (USD Million)
The key players in global PLC market include Siemens, Netgear, ABB, Ametek, ADD Semiconductor, Schneider Electric, General Electric, TP-Link Technologies, Microchip, Belkin International, Billion Electric, Devolo, Hubbell Power Systems, Corinex Communications, Zyxel Communications, Extollo Communications, and NetComm Wireless.
The recent developments in the PLC market included, Ametek Power Instruments introduced the Smart Gap product, which clear surges on power line carrier systems in February 2018. In June 2017, Richmond Capital acquired Smart Labs, and MaxLinear and Corinex together opened smart metering and smart grid solutions.
