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Navigant Research Study Reveals Global Spending on Non-Wires Alternatives is Expected to Reach $580 Million in 2026
[June 26, 2017]

Navigant Research Study Reveals Global Spending on Non-Wires Alternatives is Expected to Reach $580 Million in 2026


A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for non-wires alternatives (NWAs), with a focus on market drivers, barriers, business models, and forecasts for non-traditional transmission and distribution (T&D) solutions.

When aging equipment or increased load demand calls for upgrades to T&D infrastructure, most system operators embark on traditional poles and wires projects. However, emerging NWA technologies now offer utilities a creative way to address infrastructure needs at a lower cost and with greater customer and environmental benefits. Click to tweet: According to a new report from @NavigantRSRCH, global NWA spending is expected to grow from $63 million in 2017 to $580 million in 2026.

"Traditionally, the solution to equipment replacement would simply mean poles and wires projects that could earn a regulated rate of return," says Brett Feldman, principal research analyst at Navigant Research. "However, grid management and distributed energy resources (DER) technologies have improved, utilities are looking to engage customers more and provide more value-added services, and policy concerns related to cost and the environment have grown, encouraging adoption of NWAs."

So far, NWA adoption has been focused in North America, as European and other system operators tend to approach grid management more holistically by addressing needs at a system level. Going forward, though, NWAs are expected to proliferate in all regions due tovarying market conditions and an increase in utility willingness to try new means of infrastructure replacement.



The report, Non-Wires Alternatives, examines the global NWA market, with a focus on market drivers and barriers, business models, and forecasts for non-traditional T&D solutions. The study provides an analysis of the trends related to NWAs to highlight varying regional activities and programs. Global market forecasts for spending, broken out by segment and region, extend through 2026. The report also analyzes the key procurement business models related to NWAs and provides case studies of recent NWA projects in the United States. An Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the Navigant Research website.

About Navigant Research


Navigant Research, the dedicated research arm of Navigant, provides market research and benchmarking services for rapidly changing and often highly regulated industries. In the energy sector, Navigant Research focuses on in-depth analysis and reporting about global clean technology markets. The team's research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research and demand assessment, and deep examination of technology trends to provide a comprehensive view of the Energy Technologies, Utility Transformations, Transportation Efficiencies, and Buildings Innovations sectors. Additional information about Navigant Research can be found at www.navigantresearch.com.

About Navigant

Navigant Consulting, Inc. is a specialized, global professional services firm that helps clients take control of their future. Navigant's professionals apply deep industry knowledge, substantive technical expertise, and an enterprising approach to help clients build, manage and/or protect their business interests. With a focus on markets and clients facing transformational change and significant regulatory or legal pressures, the Firm primarily serves clients in the healthcare, energy and financial services industries. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and technology/analytics services, Navigant's practitioners bring sharp insight that pinpoints opportunities and delivers powerful results. More information about Navigant can be found at navigant.com.

* The information contained in this press release concerning the report, Non-Wires Alternatives, is a summary and reflects Navigant Research's current expectations based on market data and trend analysis. Market predictions and expectations are inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from those contained in this press release or the report. Please refer to the full report for a complete understanding of the assumptions underlying the report's conclusions and the methodologies used to create the report. Neither Navigant Research nor Navigant undertakes any obligation to update any of the information contained in this press release or the report.


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