Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Equipment

Dublin, Oct. 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2hmr2s/electric_power) has announced the addition of the "Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Equipment - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Equipment in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Transformers, Power Transformers, Distribution Transformers, Switchgears, Medium-Voltage Switchgears, and High-Voltage Switchgears. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets.

The report profiles 287 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Alstom
• ABB
• Actuant Corporation
• Acme Electric Corporation
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
• Cooper Industries Limited
• Crompton Greaves
• Eaton Corporation
• EGS Electrical Group
• Federal Pacific Company
• G&W Electric Company
• GE Electric Company
• Hammond Power Solutions Inc.
• Howard Industries Inc.
• Kirloskar Electric Company Limited
• Larsen & Toubro Limited
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
• Powell Industries Inc.
• S&C Electric Company
• Schneider Electric SA
• Siemens (Energy Sector) AG.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Key Topics Covered:

I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
• Disclaimers I-2
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
• Transformers I-3
• Power Transformers I-4
• Distribution Transformers I-4
• Switchgears I-4
• Medium-Voltage Switchgears I-4
• High-Voltage Switchgears I-5

II. Executive Summary

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1

• A Curtain Raiser II-1
• Spiraling Energy Consumption and Equally Robust Electric Power Production: Business Case for T&D Equipment II-2
• Energy Sector Deregulation: A Review II-4
• Marching from Regulated Monopoly to Deregulation II-4
• Rationale Underlying Deregulation II-4
• Deregulation: A Double-Edged Knife II-5
• Green Power II-5
• Implications for Electric Power T&D Equipment in Electric Utilities II-5
• Impact of the 2007-2009 Recession in Retrospect II-6
• Distribution Transformers: The Hardest Hit During the Period II-7
• Impact of Europe's Debt Crisis: A Review II-7
• Outlook II-8
• Key Market, Trends & Issues II-9
• Focus On Renewables to Trigger Demand II-9
• Developing Countries to Turbo Charge Future Growth in the Market II-9
• Market Saturation Hurts Market Prospects for T&D Equipment in Developed Countries II-9
• Switchgears to Sustain Robust Growth Momentum II-10
• Industrial, Commercial & Residential Sectors Lend Traction to T&D Equipment Market II-10
• Disruption in Transmission and Distribution Throw Up Opportunities II-11
• Rural Electrification to Lend Traction II-11
• Energy-Efficiency Norms Bring Cheer to Manufacturers II-11
• Upgradation & Expansion Projects: Offer Opportunities on a Platter II-12
• Stabilizing Regulatory Environment II-12
• Proposed/Approved Standards for Transformers in Select Countries II-13
• Raw Material Prices - A Key Determinant in Transformer Cost II-13
• Raw Material Prices Altering Transformer Designs II-14
• Distribution Transformers Market Undergoes Consolidation II-14
• Competitive Pressures Continue to Build Up II-14
• Noteworthy Product Trends II-16
• Dry-Type Transformers: The In-Thing in Distribution Transformers II-16
• Amorphous Metal Transformers: Rise in Prominence II-16
• AMTs Gain Wide Acceptance in Developing Countries II-17
• Hexaformers: A New Breed of Transformers II-17
• Superconductor Based Power Transformers: The Newest Innovation from China II-17
• Emergence of HTS Transformers II-17
• Gas-Insulated Power Transformers Gain Popularity II-18
• Future for Gas-Insulated Transformers Appears Bright II-18
• IEC Standards for Gas-Insulated Transformers II-19
• Technological Breakthroughs Back Switchgears Market II-19
• Upgradation of Obsolete Systems to Spur Demand for Switchgears II-19
• Vacuum Circuit Breakers (VCB) Preferable Over Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) Technology II-20
• Customer Loyalty Building: Imperative for Sustenance II-20

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-21

• Electric Power T&D Equipment: A Prelude II-21
• Energy Losses: A Major Issue During the T&D Process II-21
• Transformers: Definition II-22
• Categorization of Distribution Transformers based on Their Capacities II-23
• Architecture of Transformers II-23
• What Does a Transformer Do? II-24
• Internet: A Rich Source of Information on Transformers II-24
• Transformer Failure II-24
• Reasons for Transformer Failure II-25
• Contaminants II-25
• Fault Currents II-25
• Usage beyond Stipulated Thermal Limits II-25
• Corrosion II-25
• Electromagnetic Disturbances II-26
• Types of Transformers II-26
• Power Transformers II-26
• Functions of a Power Transformer II-27
• Distribution Transformers II-27
• Switchgear: Definition II-27
• Medium-Voltage Switchgears II-28
• Insulation Medium Remain Vital in Switchgears II-28
• High-Voltage Switchgears II-28
• End-Use Analysis II-29
• Key End-Users of Electric Power T&D Equipment II-29

3. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-30

• Alstom Grid Signs MoU with Toshiba II-30
• Siemens Infrastructure & Cities Takes Over Kaon Holdings II-30
• Eaton to Take Over Rolec Comercial e Industrial II-30
• Nalcor Energy Inks Agreement with Emera II-31
• General Electric Receives Contract from National Power Transmission II-31
• Alstom Secures Multiple Contracts in Colombia II-32
• Eaton to Take Over Cooper Industries II-32
• Eaton Takes Over Electrical Low-Voltage Power Distribution, Control and Automation Business of Gycom II-32
• General Electric Enters into Partnership with XD Electric Group II-33
• Eaton Takes Over Assets of C.I. ESI de Colombia II-33
• National Power Transmission Signs MoU with GE Energy Services II-33
• American Electric Power Inks Agreements with China Huaneng and State Grid Corporation of China II-33
• Smith Interconnect Takes Over Power Holdings II-34

4. INDUSTRY ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-35

• Crompton Greaves Commences Transformer Facility in US II-35
• BHEL Opens New Core & Tank Shop in Uttar Pradesh II-35
• Hyosung Wins Export Contract for High-Voltage Transformers in Britain II-35
• Esennar to Establish Transformers Facility in Andhra Pradesh II-35
• BHEL Inks Power Equipment Joint Venture with Toshiba II-35
• Hyundai Heavy Starts Construction of Transformer Facility in Alabama II-36
• Vattenfall Sells 50Hertz Transmission GmbH to Elia and Industry Funds Management II-36
• ABB Wins USD47M FACTS Delivery Assignment to Peru II-36
• Willbros Group Acquires InfrastruX Group II-36
• Lex Products Snaps Up Contract for Electricity Distribution Replacement II-36
• GE to Supply Power Generation Equipments and Services to Iraq II-37
• eSolar and Penglai Electric Sign Landmark Agreement II-37
• Battelle Flags Off Two Smart Grid Technology Projects II-37
• Dongfang Electric Corporation Further Acquires 27.3 percent Stake in Dongfang Heavy Machinery II-37
• Jinnah Hydropower Project Adds 96 MW Power to National Grid II-38
• QTC Energy To Double Electric Transformer Production Capacity II-38
• Siemens Inks EUR7.6 Million Electric Equipment Supply Deal with EVN Hanoi II-38
• Siemens Lays Foundation for New Building at Nuremberg Site II-38
• Siemens Energy to Supply Wind Turbine to Pattern's Manitoba Wind Farm II-39
• Cina Gezhouba Group Signs US$460 Million Hydropower Project Deal with Agus II-39
• PLN Requires Additional Funds for Building Transmission Networks II-40
• Generac Introduces New Brand for Power Generation Equipment II-40
• Titan Energy Inks Subdealer Agreement with Russell Electric II-40
• Leader Universal Holdings to Invest in Cambodia's Power Supply Project II-41
• Quanta Services Signs Agreement with Valard Construction II-41
• Willbros Group Takes Over InfrastruX Group II-41
• Pioneer Power Solutions Takes Over Jefferson Electric II-42
• Lex Products Bags Task Order from US Marine Corps II-43
• India to Sign MoU with Sri Lanka for Power Transmission System II-43
• SEG to Launch Phase-II of Lingang Nuclear Power Equipment Base II-43
• Sandvik Materials Technology Signs Supply Agreement with SENPECL II-44
• GE-HNE Signs Agreement with NPCIL and BHEL for Nuclear Power Plants II-44
• BPA Plans to Construct Power Transmission Line of 500KV II-44
• A-Power Energy Initiates Wind Power Equipment Base in Shenyang II-45
• RGPPL Inks Comprehensive Service Agreement with GE Energy II-45
• Alstom-Bharat Forge Unveils Plan to Establish Plant at Mundra SEZ II-45
• City Light Bags Electric Distribution System Contract II-45
• Xiangtan Electric Acquires Dutch Wind Technology II-45
• Siemens Acquires Two Metal Companies in China II-46
• Turkey and Georgia Regions to Set Up Electricity Transmission Line II-46
• Sensus Takes Over Telemetric Corp II-46
• Siemens Bags New Order II-46
• SGCC Invests in Shanghai-Xiangjiaba UHVDC Transmission Development II-47
• SGCC Initiates Five Projects in Southwest China II-47
• Siemens Initiates Turkish Facility in Turkey II-47
• KEC Secures Two Orders from Power Grid II-47
• ABB Bags Order from Eskom II-47
• GE, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to Partner for Power Plant Turbines II-48
• EMAL Receives GE Frame 9FA Gas Turbine for Smelter Site II-48
• Suntech Power Signs MoU with Canadian Company II-48
• BHEL to Establish Power Transmission Equipment Plant II-49
• UETCL Announces Ten-Year Power Transmission Plan II-49
• Toromont Mulls Acquisition of Enerflex II-49
• Tata Power to Enhance Electricity Transmission with 3M ACCR II-49
• Zenergy Power Inks Collaborative Agreement for Transmission-Voltage FLC II-50
• Alberta Electric System Operator Gains Approval for Wind Development Projects II-50

5. PRODUCT LAUNCHES II-51

• Eaton Launches Arc-Resistant Front-Accessible Switchgear II-51
• Bryant Unlimited Introduces New Power Distribution Unit II-51
• Eaton Introduces Series NRX® Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker II-52
• S&C Electric Unveils Asset Monitoring Services II-52
• Alstom Unveils Innovative Solutions for Power Grid Application II-53
• GridSense Introduces LineIQTM Transmission and Distribution Line Monitoring System II-54
• Eaton Corporation Launches New Power Xpert CX II-54
• Siemens Introduces 1200 kV SF6 Circuit Breaker II-54

6. PRODUCT LAUNCHES IN RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-55

• Crompton Greaves Announces 1,200 KV Capacitive Voltage Transformer II-55
• Dong Anh Electric Equipment Unveils Vietnam's First 500-kV Transformer II-55
• Siemens Develops Largest HVDC Transformer in India II-55
• Korea Electric Power to Partner with 3 Local Firms for HVDC System II-55
• GE Launches New Zenith ZTE Series ATS System II-56

7. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-57

• Alstom (France) II-57
• ABB (Switzerland) II-57
• Actuant Corporation (USA) II-57
• Acme Electric (USA) II-58
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (India) II-58
• Cooper Industries Plc (Ireland) II-58
• Crompton Greaves Ltd. (India) II-59
• Eaton Corporation (USA) II-59
• EGS Electrical Group (USA) II-60
• Federal Pacific Company (USA) II-60
• G&W Electric Company (USA) II-60
• General Electric Company (USA) II-60
• Hammond Power Solutions Inc (Canada) II-61
• Howard Industries, Inc. (USA) II-61
• Kirloskar Electric Company Limited (India) II-61
• Larsen & Toubro Limited (India) II-62
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan) II-62
• Powell Industries, Inc. (USA) II-62
• S&C Electric Company (USA) II-63
• Schneider Electric SA (France) II-63
• Siemens (Energy Sector) AG (Germany) II-63

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-64

III. Market

1. NORTH AMERICA

2. THE UNITED STATES

3. CANADA

4. JAPAN

5. EUROPE

6. ASIA-PACIFIC

7. LATIN AMERICA

8. REST OF WORLD
 

IV. Competitive Landscape

Total Companies Profiled: 287 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 330)

• The United States (56)
• Canada (8)
• Japan (7)
• Europe (125)
• - France (16)
• - Germany (14)
• - The United Kingdom (24)
• - Italy (11)
• - Spain (11)
• - Rest of Europe (49)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (117)
• Latin America (5)
• Africa (5)
• Middle East (7)

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