Transformers (Electricity) - A Global Market Review

Transformers (Electricity) - A Global Market Review published by BizAcumen, Inc. in November, 2009. This report consists of Pages: 327 and the price starts from US $ 2995.

Introduction

Abstract

Demand for transformers is a function of electricity demand. Expansion and maintenance of electric utility companies is also an important factor affecting the demand for power and distribution transformers. Operating costs or energy loss play an important role in determining transformer sales in mature markets. This is in contrast to developing markets where purchasing price is the chief determinant of transformer sales. HTS (High Temperature Superconductors) transformers have been gaining much attention. HTS transformers are considered to offer near zero levels of electrical resistance and energy losses. However, HTS transformers cost much more than conventional transformers.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Transformers, Electricity: A Global Market Review" by BizAcumen, Inc. Our reports are designed to be most comprehensive in geographic coverage and vertical market analyses.

Table of Contents

1. METHODOLOGY 1

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
• Disclaimers 2
• Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level 3

2. MARKET SCENARIO AND OUTLOOK 4

• Emergence of HTS Transformers 4
• Major Producers 5
• Competitive Scenario 5
  • Distribution Transformers 6
  • Power Transformers 6
• Factors Affecting Demand 7
  • Replacement Cycle 7
  • Expansion and Maintenance 7
  • Maturity of Markets 7
  • Reliability of Transformers 8
• Transformers - Major Preference Factors 8
• Major Issues 8
  • Environmental 8
  • Transformer Failure 8
    • Reasons for Transformer Failures 9
    • Contaminants 9
    • Fault Currents 9
    • Usage beyond Stipulated Thermal Limits 9
    • Corrosion 9
    • Electromagnetic Disturbances 10
  • Energy Losses 10

3. PRODUCT FACTS 11

• Power Transformers 11
• Distribution Transformers 12
  • 1. 500-10,000 kVA Transformers 12
  • 2. 10,001-30,000 kVA Transformers 12
  • 3. 30,001-100,000 kVA Transformers 12
  • 4. >100,001 kVA Transformers 12

4. CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 12

• Hammond Acquires Delta Group 12
• Waytronx Acquires CUI 12
• GridSense to Takeover Transformer Contracting 13
• BPL Global Acquires Serveron 13
• Hammond Power Divests Moloney Electric 13
• EMCO to Form Joint Venture with Edison Power 14
• AREVA Bags Contracts from POWERGRID and NTPC 14
• ABB Bags Orders from Powergrid Corporation 14
• BHEL Secures Export Order for Transformers 15
• ABB Australia Bags Power Transformers Supply Contract 15
• VIZ-Stal Commences Production of Transformer Steel Sheets 15
• Power Technologies Acquires Remaining Stake in ABB Powertech Transformers 16
• Wurth Electronics Acquires Midcom 16
• Reliance Capital Acquires 26% Stake in Victory Transformer 16
• AREVA Takes Over Passoni & Villa 16
• AREVA Acquires VEI Power Distribution' s Operations 17
• Al Arab to Acquire Electroputere 17
• Diamond Cables Acquires Stake in Apex Group 17
• AREVA Establishes Joint Venture with UC RUSAL 18
• AREVA Bags Contract from SEC 18
• AREVA Signs Contracts with GECOL 18
• AREVA Bags Contract from ALCAN 19
• BHEL Secures Contract from Adani 19
• BHEL Secures Contract from NTPC 19
• Siemens Expands Transformer Plant in Brazil 19
• EFACEC Secures Order from Nevada Power 20
• Siemens Opens Power Transformer Factory 20
• Group EFACEC to Set Up Transformer Manufacturing Plant in Georgia 20
• Brush Transformers Establishes Middle East' s First Power Transformer Plant 21
• Siemens Receives Scandinavian Order for Power Transformers 21
• AREVA Enters into a Supply Contract with Northeast Utilities 21
• Emco Inks Technical Assistance Agreement with Chinese Transformer Maker 22
• NTPC Forms Joint Venture with TELK 22
• Sarini Raises Stake in Etra 33 to 55.67% through Buyout Bid 22
• OpenGate Capital Acquires Medford Transformer Facility of AREVA T&D 22
• ElektronikGruppen BK AB Acquires Profec Technologies Oy 22
• Weg Equipamentos Industriais Acquires Trafo in Brazil 23
• Areva Inks Transformers JV with China' s Sunten Electric 23
• EVN Unveils New Transformer 23

5. MAJOR PLAYERS 23

• Areva SA (France) 23
  • Areva T&D (France) 23
• Asea Brown Boveri (Switzerland) 23
• ABB Powertech Transformers (Pty) Ltd. (South Africa) 24
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (India) 24
• Crompton Greaves Ltd. (India) 24
• EFACEC Group (Portugal) 24
• Ekarat Engineering Public Company Limited (Thailand) 25
• Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (Canada) 25
• IMP Power Limited (India) 25
• Kirloskar Electric Company Limited (India) 25
• Kuhlman Electric Corporation (USA) 25
• Nissin Electric Co. Ltd. (Japan) 25
• Schneider Electric SA (France) 26
• Siemens AG (Germany) 26
• VA Technologie AG (Austria) 26
• Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corporation (Taiwan) 26
• Smit Transformatoren BV (Netherlands) 26
• Waukesha Electric Systems Inc. (USA) 26

6. GLOBAL MARKET ANALYTICS 27

7. THE UNITED STATES 35

• Distribution Transformers Market - A Quick Primer 35
  • Replacements Bolster Demand for Distribution Transformers in North America 35
  • Rising Costs Play Spoil Sport 36
• Demand Patterns 36
• Energy Efficiency: The In Thing 36
• Competitive Scenario 37
• Exports and Imports Scenario 38

8. CANADA 41

• Trade Statistics 41

9. JAPAN 43

10. EUROPE 45

• a. France 52
• b. Germany 54
• c. Italy 55
• d. The United Kingdom 57
• e. Spain 59
• f. Russia 60
• g. Rest of Europe 62

11. ASIA-PACIFIC 64

• a. China 67
• b. Rest of Asia-Pacific 71

12. LATIN AMERICA 78

• Major Markets 78
  • Mexico 78
    • Factors Influencing the Market 78
    • Domestic Production 78
    • Energy Efficiency Standard 78
  • Peru 79
    • Potential Market for Power Transformers 79
• Guatemala 79

13. REST OF WORLD 80

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