Global Developments in Substation Automation

Global Developments in Substation Automation published by Technical Insights, Inc. in June, 2006. This report price starts from US $ 6000.

Introduction

Abstract

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Global Developments in Substation Automation provides an overview of developments in substation automation and integration industry along with key drivers, influencing market factors, challenges, and analysis of trends witnessed in the substation integration and automation industry. It presents solutions and services offered by leading companies to meet the goals of substation automation and integration set by the electric utilities.

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Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

• 1. Overview
  • 1. Scope of Research
  • 2. Research Methodology
• 2. Key Findings
  • 1. Key Findings on Substation Integration and Automation
  • 2. Key Findings on Substation Automation Trends and Market

2. Emerging Technology Developments and Applications

• 1. Substation Integration and Automation - Technology and Industry Primer
  • 1. Substations and Substation Automation
  • 2. Functional Datapaths in Substation Automation Systems
  • 3. Protocols Used in Substations
  • 4. IEC 61850--A Closer Look
  • 5. Substation Automation in Existing and New Substations
  • 6. Emerging Communication Technologies for Substations
  • 7. Key Players in Substation Integration Automation Industry
• 2. Developments in Substation Automation and Integration from Companies
  • 1. Substation Automation Systems from ABB T&D
  • 2. Complete Integrated Substation Solution from AREVA T&D
  • 3. Substation Automation Solutions from GE
  • 4. Power Automation Systems from Siemens PTD
  • 5. Substation Automation Solutions from SEL Inc
  • 6. Rugged Ethernet Switches from RuggedCom Inc.
  • 7. XCell Platform-Based Substation Solutions from Microsol
  • 8. Intelligent Monitoring Solutions from Cannon Technologies
  • 9. Substation Manager and Substation Controllers from ACS
  • 10. Orion Substation Automation Solutions from Novatech LLC
  • 11. Substation Controllers from Qualitrol Corporation
• 3. Developments in Substation Integration and Automation from Research Institutions
  • 1. Enhancing the Capability of Substation Informatics
  • 2. First D-STATCOM Installation in Iran
  • 3. Intelligent Substation Monitoring
  • 4. Electromagnetic Field Measurements in Substations

3. Technology Adoption and Commercialization

• 1. Substation Integration and Automation Drivers and Challenges
  • 1. Challenges in Substation Automation and Integration
  • 2. Driving Factors for Substation Automation and Integration
• 2. Influential Market Factors
  • 1. Reluctance in Embracing Common Industry Standards
  • 2. Challenges in Embracing IEC 61850 in the Substation Automation Industry
  • 3. Making the Right Choice; and Utility Budget Constraints
• 3. Substation Automation - Trends
  • 1. Trends in Substation Design
  • 2. Trends in Substation Communications
  • 3. Trends in Substation Communication Protocols
  • 4. Trends in RTUs/IEDs
  • 5. Overall Trends in Substation Integration and Automation Industry

4. Key Patents and Contact Details

• 1. Key Patents
  • 1. Patents--North America
  • 2. Patents--Europe
• 2. Contact Details
  • 1. Corporate Contacts
  • 2. Research Institutions Contacts

5. Frost & Sullivan 2006 Science & Technology Awards

• 1. Technology Leadership Award
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient
• 2. Excellence in Technology Award
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient

6. Decision Support Database

• 1. Database Tables
  • 1. Total Electricity Installed Capacity--North America (1999-2009)
  • 2. Electricity Installed Capacity (Others)--North America (1999-2009)
  • 3. Electricity Installed Capacity (Thermal)--North America (1999-2009)
  • 4. Electricity Installed Capacity (Nuclear)--North America (1999-2009)
  • 5. Electricity Installed Capacity (Hydro)--North America (1999-2009)

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