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Smart Cities Market Projected to Double by 2030

10/18/2025

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Summary

Smart Cities Growth

The Smart Cities Market is expected to grow from approximately USD 699.7 billion in 2025 to USD 1,445.6 billion by 2030, reflecting a CAGR of 15.6%.
This growth is fueled by urbanization, advancements in AI and IoT, and government investments in digital infrastructure.
Key regions driving this market include Asia Pacific, particularly through India's Smart Cities Mission and China's New Urbanization Plan.
Major companies such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Cisco, IBM, and Microsoft are innovating in smart mobility, energy efficiency, and digital governance.

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Solar Energy Surge

Global solar capacity more than doubled since 2020, reaching over 1.5 terawatts by 2024.
The Levelized Cost of Electricity fell 30–40%, making solar the most affordable electricity in many regions.
Advancements in high-efficiency crystalline silicon and tandem solar cells project 34% efficiency by 2030.
The market is set to grow 13.2% CAGR from 2026 to 2036, with corporate renewable energy commitments and solar-plus-storage.

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Smart Cities Growth

The Smart Cities Market is expected to grow from approximately USD 699.7 billion in 2025 to USD 1,445.6 billion by 2030, reflecting a CAGR of 15.6%.
This growth is fueled by urbanization, advancements in AI and IoT, and government investments in digital infrastructure.
Key regions driving this market include Asia Pacific, particularly through India's Smart Cities Mission and China's New Urbanization Plan.
Major companies such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Cisco, IBM, and Microsoft are innovating in smart mobility, energy efficiency, and digital governance.

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