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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