Shelly Group Unveils World's First Smart Miniature Circuit Breakers, Targeting $5.8B Market by 2033
TL;DR
Shelly Group's smart MCBs offer early market entry advantage in a $5.8B growth market with compact, connected breakers for professional building automation.
Shelly's smart MCBs integrate Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Z-Wave in compact 1M-5M form factors with real-time monitoring and remote control capabilities.
These smart breakers enhance building safety by detecting energy anomalies and enabling remote disconnection to prevent fires and flooding damage.
Shelly unveiled the world's first 1M smart MCBs at IFA 2025, launching in 2026 after certification, featuring multiple connectivity options and trip characteristics.
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Shelly Group SE is accelerating its expansion into the professional building and energy management market with the introduction of the world's first smart miniature circuit breakers in a compact 1M form factor, presented at IFA 2025. The innovation combines maximum electrical safety with advanced smart control, enabling real-time monitoring capabilities that detect anomalies in energy consumption such as unusual usage patterns, overconsumption, or appliance malfunctions.
The new Shelly Smart Miniature Circuit Breakers feature B- and C-trip characteristics, 1P+N poles, and rated currents ranging from 6A to 25A. For communication, the devices offer Z-Wave LR and Bluetooth combined with Zigbee options, providing broad connectivity for professional electrical installations and building automation. In critical events like fire or flooding, the system allows remote power disconnection per branch, minimizing risk and damage while offering a space-saving and cost-effective solution.
Beyond the miniature breakers, Shelly Group is expanding its portfolio with a comprehensive line of professional smart circuit breakers in 2M to 5M form factors, supporting 1- to 4-pole devices with currents from 10A to 63A. Designed for standard residential and industrial applications at 230V AC and 400V AC, all breakers feature integrated Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity, ensuring maximum flexibility and seamless integration across various use cases. According to Market Research Intellect, the global smart circuit breaker market is estimated at $2.5 billion in 2024 and expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% to exceed $5.8 billion by 2033.
Key drivers for this growth include rising demand for energy efficiency and safety, integration of smart grids and renewable energy, adoption of smart homes and intelligent buildings, technological advancements in IoT and AI, and stricter regulatory requirements for energy savings. Wolfgang Kirsch, Co-CEO of Shelly Group, stated that this move significantly expands the company's addressable market while reinforcing its position as a technology leader. Certification processes with DEKRA and VDE are underway, with mass production scheduled to begin after completion and market launch planned for early 2026.
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