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Posted On: 10/21/2013 9:30:09 AM

Posted By: News Desk 2018

Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Equipment

Dublin, Oct. 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets
( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2h...tric_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