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

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

6. FOCUS ON SELECT MAJOR PLAYERS

• Alstom (France)
• Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) (Switzerland)
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (India)
• Changzhou XD Transformer Co., Ltd. (China)
• Crompton Greaves Ltd. (India)
• DAIHEN Corporation (Japan)
• Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited (India)
• EFACEC Group (Portugal)
• EMCO Ltd. (India)
• General Electric Company (US)
• Hyosung Power & Industrial Systems Performance Group (South Korea)
• Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (South Korea)
• IMP Power Limited (India)
• Kirloskar Electric Company Limited (India)
• KONCAR Group (Croatia)
• Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Japan)
• Powertech Transformers (Pty) Ltd. (South Africa)
• Schneider Electric SA (France)
• Siemens AG (Germany)
• Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corporation (Taiwan)
• SPX Transformer Solutions, Inc. (US)
• Tebian Electric Apparatus Stock Co., Ltd. (TBEA) (China)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 75 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 100)

• The United States (10)
• Canada (1)
• Japan (4)
• Europe (25)
• - France (1)
• - Germany (4)
• - The United Kingdom (1)
• - Italy (4)
• - Spain (2)
• - Rest of Europe (13)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (49)
• Africa (3)
• Latin America (3)
• Middle East (5)

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