Flexible AC Transmission Equipment Dublin, Oct. 21

Dublin, Oct. 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5s...lexible_ac ) has announced the addition of the "Flexible AC Transmission Equipment - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Flexibe AC Transmission Equipment in US$ Millions. The Global market is analyzed by the following Compensation Types: Variable Compensation, and Fixed Compensation. The North American market (comprising United States and Canada) is further analyzed by the following Segments: Variable Compensation Equipment - Variable Series Compensation (Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC), & Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC)), Variable Shunt Compensation (Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM), Static Var Compensator (SVC), & Synchronous Condenser (SC)), Variable Power Flow Controllers (Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC), Unified Power Quality Controller (UPQC), & Phase Shifting Transformer (PST)); and Fixed Compensation Equipment - Fixed Shunt Capacitors, Fixed Shunt Reactors, & Fixed Shunt Reactors. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018.

The report profiles 14 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• ABB Ltd.
• ABB SpA (Italy)
• Alstom
• American Superconductor Corporation (AMSC) (USA)
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (India)
• DNV Kema (The Netherlands)
• Eaton Corporation (USA)
• GE Energy (USA)
• Harbin Jiuzhou Electrical Co., Ltd. (China)
• Howin-Golden (Beijing) Science & Technology Development Co., Ltd. (China)
• Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (USA)
• S&C Electric Company (USA)
• Schneider Electric (USA)
• Siemens AG (Germany)
• Siemens Energy (Germany)
• Trench Austria GmbH (Austria)
• Trench Ltd. (Canada)
• Xi'an XD Transformer Co., Ltd. (China)

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
• Variable Compensation I-3
• Fixed Compensation I-4

II. Executive Summary

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1

• Electricity - The Most Vital Component for World Economy II-1
• FACTS Market: An Overview II-1
• Impact of the 2007-2009 Recession In Retrospect II-2
• Outlook II-3
• Key Market Trends & Issues II-3
• Power Market Trends II-3
• Fixed Vs. Variable Compensation Equipment: Price Trends II-4
• Shift towards Variable Shunt Compensation Equipment II-4
• Growing Importance of Variable Compensation Technologies II-4
• New Equipment - Foraying into the Market II-5
• Increasing Awareness Boosts FACT Equipment Growth II-5
• New Technologies to Play a Vital Role in Advanced High Voltage Transmission Technology Market II-6
• Utility Companies to Invest in New Technologies II-6
• Key Market Share Finding II-7

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-8

• Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System II-8
• FACTS Devices II-8
• Based on Compensation Type II-8
• Fixed Compensation II-8
• Variable Compensation II-8
• Based on Voltage Type II-9
• High Voltage Devices II-9
• Medium Voltage Devices II-9
• Based on Connection Mode II-9
• Static Volt-Ampere-Reactive Compensators (SVCs) II-9
• Synchronous Compensators (STATCOMs) II-9
• Series Capacitors II-10
• Shunt Capacitors II-10
• Shunt Reactors II-10
• Thyristor Controlled Series Compensators (TCSCs) II-10
• Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC) II-10
• Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC) II-10
• Unified Power Quality Conditioner (UPQC) II-11
• Methods to Connect FACTS with Power System II-11
• Series Compensation II-11
• Thyristor Switched Series Capacitor (TSSC) II-11
• Thyristor Controlled Series Capacitor (TCSC) II-11
• Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC) II-11
• Other Series Compensation II-12
• Shunt Compensation II-12
• Shunt Capacitive Compensation II-12
• Shunt Inductive Compensation II-12
• Types of Shunt Compensation II-12
• Mechanically Switched Capacitor II-12
• Static VAR Compensator II-13
• Thyristor Controlled Reactor II-13
• Thyristor Switched Capacitor II-13
• Static Synchronous Compensator II-13
• Benefits of FACTS II-13
• Optimized Transmission System Utilization II-14
• Maximize Grid Capacity II-14
• Maximized System Availability and Reliability II-14
• Maximized Supply Quality II-14
• Enhanced Grid Stability II-14
• Minimized Impact on Environment II-14
• Maximize Cost-Benefit Ratio II-14
• FACTS Applications II-15
• Steady State Applications II-15
• FACTS Correcting Steady-State Issues II-15
• Improve Load Margin II-16
• Improve ATC Value II-16
• Optimizing Power Flow II-16
• Minimize Congestion II-16
• Control Voltage and Reactive Power II-16
• Transient and Post Transient State Applications II-16
• FACTS Correcting Dynamic Issues II-17
• Enhance Transient Stability II-17
• Dynamic Control of Voltage for Contingencies II-17
• Dampen Oscillation II-17
• Eliminate Sub-Synchronous Resonance (SSR) II-17
• STATCOMs and SVCs Applications II-17
• Limitations of FACTS II-18
• Generations of FACTS II-18
• First Generation of FACTS (SVC) II-18
• First Generation of FACTS (TCSC) II-19
• Second Generation of FACTS (STATCOM) II-19
• Third Generation of FACTS (UPFC) II-19
• New Advancements in FACTS II-19
• Cost Breakdown for FACTS II-19

3. PRODUCT LAUNCHES & DEVELOPMENTS II-21

• Eaton to Launch 480/277V Rack PDUs II-21
• Eaton Unveils New Edition of SC200 Telecom System Controller II-21
• S&C Expands IntelliRupter PulseCloser Range II-22
• Eaton Introduces PM3 Power Monitoring and Metering Module II-22
• AMSC Unveils Amperium™ Wire II-22
• S&C Introduces IntelliRupter PulseCloser with Enhanced Functionalities II-23
• ABB Unleashes SVC Light® with Energy Storage II-23
• ABB Rolls Out Three-phase Shunt Reactor II-23
• Siemens Energy Launches Reactive Power Compensation System II-23

4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-24

• Areva T&D India and Power Grid Ink MoU II-24
• KEPCO, American Superconductor and LS Cable & System Jointly Energize Superconductor Cable II-24
• Chinese Substation Utilizes HTS Wire of American Superconductor Corporation II-24
• American Superconductor Bags Order from China Southern Power Grid II-25
• ABB Commissions UHVDC in China II-25
• Alstom Completes Take Over of AREVA Transmission and Distribution Business II-25
• KEMA Inks Pact for Electric Transmission Systems II-25
• ABB Bags Power Contract from Rio Tinto II-26
• ABB Wins SVC Order from Hydro One Network II-26
• ABB Receives Order for SVC Light*C from Transelec II-26
• Siemens Bags Contract from Transpower New Zealand II-26
• Siemens Bags Contract for Inter-Island HVDC Pole 3 Project II-26
• ABB Wins $16 Million Contract from Persian Gulf Steel Making Facility II-27

5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-28

• ABB Ltd. (Switzerland) II-28
• American Superconductor (US) II-28
• Alstom SA (France) II-28
• Eaton Corporation (US) II-29
• GE Energy (US) II-29
• Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (US) II-29
• S&C Electric Company (US) II-29
• Siemens AG (Germany) II-30
• Trench Group (US) II-30

6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-31

III. Market

1. THE UNITED STATES

2. CANADA

3. JAPAN

4. EUROPE

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

6. MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA

7. LATIN AMERICA
 

IV. Competitive Landscape

Total Companies Profiled: 14 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 27)

• The United States (7)
• Canada (2)
• Europe (11)
• - France (1)
• - Germany (2)
• - The United Kingdom (1)
• - Italy (1)
• - Rest of Europe (6)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (7)

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