Power Transformers - Global Strategic Business Report 2015-2020: Rising Focus on Renewable Energy Sources Fuel Demand for Smart Grids

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Mar 25, 2015, 12:55 ET

DUBLIN, Mar. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k28xdf/power) has announced the addition of the "Power Transformers - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Power Transformers in US$ Million by the following Product categories based on capacity rating: 100 MVA - 500 MVA, 501 MVA - 800 MVA, and 801 MVA - 1200 MVA. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 75 companies including many key and niche players such as:

Alstom
Asea Brown Boveri
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Changzhou XD Transformer Co., Ltd.
Crompton Greaves Ltd.
DAIHEN Corporation
Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited
EFACEC Group
EMCO Ltd.
General Electric Company
Hyosung Power & Industrial Systems Performance Group
Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
IMP Power Limited
Kirloskar Electric Company Limited
KONCAR Group
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Powertech Transformers
Schneider Electric SA
Siemens AG
Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corporation
SPX Transformer Solutions, Inc.

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

A Prelude
Competitive Landscape
Oligopolistic Nature of the High Voltage Power Transmission Market
Competitive Pressures Continue to Build Up in Power Transformers Business
Noteworthy Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures during the Years 2005 to 2014
Proposed Acquisition of Alstom by GE: A Major Game Changer?
Deregulation and Its Impact on the Power Sector: An Insight
Recession in Retrospect and the Road Ahead
Power Transformers Hard Hit during Recession
Market Stages a Recovery in 2010
Eurozone' Debt Crisis Impact the T&D Equipment Market Again in 2012 & 2013
2014 & Beyond: Growth in the Global Market Supported by Steady Improvement in GDP
Eurozone Economic Outlook Favors an Optimistic Future for the Region
Outlook

2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS

Rising Demand for Energy Efficient and Eco-Friendly Power Transformers: A Strong Growth Driver
Domestic Targets for Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Select Regions/Countries
Power Transformer Advancements: Spearheading Growth
Dryformer: New Technology in the Offing
Superconductor Based Power Transformers: The Newest Innovation from China
HTS Transformers: Energy Efficient, Lightweight, and Small Sized
Gas-Insulated Power Transformers Gain Popularity
Future for Gas-Insulated Transformers Appears Bright
IEC Standards for Gas-Insulated Transformers
Powerformer: A Superior Replacement for Step-Up Transformer
Expanding Global Population Spur Spiraling Energy Consumption and Equally Robust Electric Power Production
Rapid Urbanization: A Mega Growth Driver
Upgrade & Expansion Projects in Developing Countries Offer Significant Growth Opportunities
Rural Electrification Drive in Developing Countries Promote Growth
Aging Large Power Transformer Fleet Underscores Need for Replacement and Upgrades in Developed Markets
Rising Focus on Renewable Energy Sources Fuel Demand for Smart Grids
Disruption in Transmission and Distribution Throws Up Opportunities
Stabilizing Regulatory Environment Augurs Well for the Market
Proposed/Approved Standards for Transformers in Select Countries
Despite Growing Demand, Sourcing Bottlenecks Continue to Impact Global LPT Exports
Increasing Popularity of HVDC at 800kV Bodes Well for the Market
Volatile Raw Material Prices: A Cause for Concern
Raw Material Prices Alter Transformer Designs

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introduction
Transformers in an Electricity Supply System
Transformers Defined
Power Transformers
Functions of a Power Transformer
Architecture of Transformers
What Does a Transformer Do?
Transformer Failure
Reasons for Transformer Failure
Contaminants
Fault Currents
Usage beyond Stipulated Thermal Limits
Corrosion
Electromagnetic Disturbances

4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS

GE Unveils Safe-NET Transformer
ABB Showcases New Traction Transformer
GE Digital Energy Unveils New PROLEC-GE Flexible Integrated Transformer
Revive Electrical Transformers Introduces Dry-Type Transformer
Siemens Launches Large Scale Transformer
Bharat Heavy Electricals Develops 1200 kV, 333 MVA UHVAC Transformers
Yarenergo Announces Power Transformer Installation in 110/10
10 kV Novoselki Substation
Larson Electronics Launches Magnalight TX-1000VA-4XAO Power Transformer
Pulse Electronics Launches High Isolation Switch Mode Transformers
Payton Launches Highest Power Planar Transformer for SMPS Use
Larson Introduces New Explosion Proof Power Transformer

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Blackford Capital Takes Over Grand Transformers
Toshiba Purchases T&D Business from Vijai Electricals
WEG to Acquire Efacec Transformer Service
Toshiba Corporation to Ramp up Production Capacity at Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems
SGB-SMIT Takes Over Businesses of RETRASIB and TRAFO PROIECT
State Grid Corporation of China Commences Massive UHV Power Project
Alstom to Divest Power and Grid businesses to GE
Avantha Group Wins Transformers Order from Administracion Nacional de Electricidad
ABB Secures Contract from DEWA for Setting up Substation in Dubai
Alstom Commences Shipment of 800kV Transformer to Champa Power Station
Alstom T&D India Wins Transformer Contract from PGCIL
ABB Secures Transformer Order from Saudi Electricity Company
Alstom T&D India Wins Transformer Contract from Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project Authority
Alstom Delivers 420 kV TRANSFORMER to Power Grid Company of Bangladesh
ABBS Secures Deal for Two 800MW Transformers from NTPC
PMTT Commences Production of Transformers at New Russian Plant
Alstom T&D India Secures Transformer Contract from Reliance Industries Limited
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Opens Production Plant in Memphis
Siemens Limited Completes Delivery of 1200kV Transformer for Power Grid Corporation
ABB Secures Substation Contract Kuwait Ministry of Electricity and Water
ABB Commissions 3,150 MW Rio Madeira HVDC Power Transmission Link
Alstom Secures Transformer Contract from TenneT
Hyundai E&C Wins Deal for Constructing 380 kV Substation from Saudi Electricity Company
Zest WEG Supplies Transformers to Eskom's Kusile power station
SPTC Inaugurates Flagship 5000 MVA Capacity Power Transformer Manufacturing Plant in Saudi Arabia
Alstom Grid Commissions 780 MVA for Yangxi Power Plant
ABB Secures Transformer Contract from Tencent
Crompton to Divest or Close Canadian Power Transformer Plant
Power Machines Toshiba High-Voltage Transformers Manufacturing Plant Commences Operation
L&T Construction Bags Global EPC Order
Alstom T&D India Secures Two Contracts
ABB Bags an Order from PSE
Emerson Inks an Agreement with SPX Corporation
ABB Bags Contract from Tencent
Hyundai Heavy Industries and Sidem Bags a Contract from SHAMAL AZ-ZOUR AL-OULAon
Siemens Energy Unveils New Assembly Line
Celme's 1600 kV Transformer Secures ATEX Certification
Siemens to Provide Infrastructure Solutions in Brazil
SPX Unveils Expanded Manufacturing Plant
ABB Bags $100 M Power Contracts from Rio Tinto to Boost Production from Iron Ore Mines
SPX Expands Transformer Production Facility in Wisconsin
Siemens Energy Bags 26 Million Deal to Build DEWA Substation
Alstom Secures Multiple Contracts in Colombia
General Electric Enters into Partnership with XD Electric Group
Exelon Announces Replacement of Transformers at Braidwood Generating Station
Powerstax Takes Over DP Energy
Alstom Expands Power Transformer Production Unit
Alstom Bags Two Contracts for Providing Power Transformers and Constructing Gas- Insulated Substations
Toshiba Establishes Joint Venture with Power Machines
ABB to Invest $30 Million in Poland-based Transformer Component Plant
China Sunergy and China Electric Equipment Inks LOI with DuPont
Uzbekenergo Inks Framework Agreement with Holley Metering
Crompton Greaves Deploys Ultra High Voltage Transmission Equipment at National UHV Test Substation
Crompton Greaves Secures Substation Deployment Contract from E.ON
EMCO Secures Power Transformers Order from NTPC