Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) - Global Market Size, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2020

The global Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) market is currently valued at $6.6 billion, an increase from $2 billion in 2006 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 22.01%. The growing need for industrial automating processes, the increasing share of renewable energy in many countries' power mix, and a focus on deploying smart grid projects are some of the factors that are driving this growth. For more information visit: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) - Global Market Size, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2020

Increased investment in generating capacity additions, as well as Transmission and Distribution (T&D) infrastructure such as substations, transmission lines, distribution lines and other equipment, is expected to increase the demand for automation products such as SCADA. Although the global economic recession and the eurozone crisis resulted in the slow growth of SCADA revenues in some countries from 2008 to 2010, the situation is expected to improve in the future.

Presently, China contributes about 45.4% to the total global SCADA revenues and it is expected to continue driving the market over the forecast period. The US and the UK also contribute a considerable share. Chinese SCADA revenues increased from $1 billion in 2006 to $3 billion in 2012 at a CAGR of 20.1%, and they are expected to grow at a high rate during the forecast period as well.

Big players such as Siemens, Alstom, GE, ABB, and Rockwell Automation have the dominating share in the SCADA market worldwide. Although smaller players are providing increasing competition to the big established players, the dominating share in the SCADA market will still be held by the latter. These big players operating in the market generally provide the entire package of SCADA solutions to their clients, including the provision of hardware, software and services.

Spanning over 129 pages, 31 tables and 37 figures, “Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) for Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) - Global Market Size, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2020” report presents an in-depth assessment of the global supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) market till 2020.

In addition to covering the market overview, technology overview, growth drivers, challenges and key SCADA markets the report also presents comprehensive forecasts for the market till 2020.

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Smart Grid Policy Handbook 2013: Major Government Policies, Regulations and Incentives

                    

The European Union (EU) has set a target for 20% of its electricity to be generated from renewable energy sources by 2020. The European Commission is also encouraging distributed energy generation in order to develop a more stable and secure electricity supply in the region. In order to realize this target, renewable energy plants are also being deployed in small capacities, which could be used to create a decentralized power generation system and ensure greater reliability. For more information visit: Smart Grid Policy Handbook 2013: Major Government Policies, Regulations and Incentives

"The Security of Electricity Supply” (2005/89/EC) was the first directive to address smart metering systems. Article 3 of the directive states that member states should take appropriate measures to safeguard the balance between the demand for electricity and the availability of generation capacity. Following this, the EU energy package came into force, with two directives and three regulations aimed at assisting and mandating the creation of an integrated Europe-wide energy market to drive countries to adopt smart grid technology.

The EU has funded and been involved in the establishment of multiple microgrids, Electric Vehicle (EV) and other smart grid technology projects across its member countries and in 2009 mandated the installation of smart meters by 2020.

A smart cities and communications project was initiated in 2012 to provide grants to smart cities to enable them to achieve a 40% reduction target for carbon emissions by 2020, through the sustainable use and production of energy.

The US, Canada, Japan and the UK are leading countries in the EU in terms of policy and government support for smart grid technologies. The governments of these countries all employ some form of net metering system, provide support for microgrid and smart city projects, and also support the sale of EV. The UK uses time-of-use pricing available to all customers. A small number of states in the US and Canada have mandated the rollout of smart meters, and others are providing incentives or conducting pilot projects for smart meters, while others have opted out of smart meter deployment. These countries support the implementation of smart meters in their country and also have targets and incentives in place aimed at promoting smart grid technologies. Countries in the Asia-Pacific region such as India and China have recently invested in smart grid technologies in order to improve their electricity connectivity and grid stability. South Africa and Saudi Arabia are also attractive markets, but their smart grid initiatives are yet to be formulated.

Every country, while creating a smart grid roadmap or implementing a smart grid, creates its own task force or smart grid association with major stakeholders such as utilities, key equipment manufacturers, electricity market participants, research associations and government bodies. In addition, there are many international and regional tie ups between countries that support each other in terms of knowledge transfer. These agencies help to establish the policies and standards required for the promotion of the smart grid.

As yet, no set of fixed smart grid standards has been established. This is a major restraint for the development of smart grid technology as it discourages investment due to a lack of clear standards. International agencies such as the International Electromechanical Commission (IEC), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and EU have written standards, which would help countries to develop their own standards.

Spanning over 178 pages, 17 tables and figures, “Smart Grid Policy Handbook 2013: Major Government Policies, Regulations and Incentives” report presents an in-depth assessment of the major government policies, regulations and incentives for smart grid markets worldwide.

In addition to covering the market overview, smart grid framework, major policies & incentives of various regions the report also presents comprehensive various standards for the smart grid market market.

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Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 - Norway a Driving Force for the European Offshore Drilling Industry, Reserves and Development Projects

                         

Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 study provides an in-depth analysis of the offshore drilling industry in Europe and highlights the various concerns, shifting trends and major happenings in regions worldwide. For more information visit: Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 - Norway a Driving Force for the European Offshore Drilling Industry, Reserves and Development Projects

This research report provides overview and analysis of the offshore drilling industry of Europe including analysis of the historical trends and forecasts to 2016, analysis and forecasts of offshore wells drilled and offshore drilling expenditure, provides country-specific data analysis of Norway, Denmark, The Netherlands, UK, Russia, FSU and others and analyzes the opportunities and challenges in the offshore drilling industry in Europe. It aslo analyzes the competitive scenario in the offshore drilling industry in Europe.

This research report is designed to help develop business strategies with the help of specific insights about the offshore drilling industry in Europe, identify opportunities and challenges in the offshore drilling industry in Europe, increase future revenues and profitability with the help of insights on the future opportunities and critical success factors in the offshore drilling industry in Europe and benchmark your operations and strategies against the major players in the offshore drilling industry in Europe.

Spanning over 77 pages, 36 tables and 25 figures, “Offshore Drilling Industry in Europe to 2016 - Norway a Driving Force for the European Offshore Drilling Industry, Reserves and Development Projects” report presents an in-depth assessment of the european offshore drilling market till 2016.

In addition to covering the market overview, key trends, challenges and key country statistics the report also presents comprehensive forecasts for the market till 2016.

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LED Street Lights in Europe: A Bright Tomorrow

When European Union (EU) banned the use of incandescent and halogen lamps in street lights, an increased growth in LED sales has been recorded. Proven to be highly efficient, the new energy source of light is in high demand.  In achieving energy efficiency by 20%, share of renewable energy by 20% and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20%, the EU has taken a strong step in implementing and meeting its 20-20-20 target by 2020. With the implementation of LEDs, around 70% of energy currently used in street lighting would be saved, reveals the report.

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Many European countries are replacing their conventional street lights by Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) and Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) following the ban. As the prices of LEDs are constantly declining with improved energy efficiency, longer life span and low Operational and Maintenance (O&M) costs, LED market is thriving with success. European countries including the UK, Germany, Spain, Poland, France, the Netherlands, Croatia, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, and the Czech Republic have proven its benefits and has accelerated the LED market.

Spanning over 11 pages, and 4 tables, “LED Street Lights in Europe: A Bright Tomorrow” report covers key factors that are influencing the growth of installation of LED street lights in Europe, the role of EU and national governments in the promotion of LED street lights, and future prospects of LED lights in Europe. With Gain insights on the growth potential of LED street light sector in Europe, the report also focuses on forecasts of LED street light installations and factors impacting the growth of LED lights.

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Lead Acid Battery Market in India 2013

Lead Acid Battery Market in India 2013

Steadily growing automobile sector and rising need for power backup is primarily aiding growth in the lead-acid battery market. The replacement market for batteries has also been growing considerably and is mostly served by smaller firms. They function mostly in the semi-urban and rural areas, catering to the battery needs of old automobiles, tractors and other farm equipments. The need for uninterrupted power in various industries such as telecom, banking and hospitality has resulted in the strong growth of industrial batteries. Another area from where the market has been facing high demand is the renewable energy market where batteries are required to store the energy generated from renewable sources.

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The market is characterized by its duopolistic nature. Two companies, Exide Industries Ltd. and Amara Raja Batteries Ltd., enjoy around 90% market share. Due to the tremendous brand recall experience by these companies, most original equipment manufacturers use batteries manufactured by them. The passenger vehicle space is dominated by the two companies due to their strong tie-ups with recognized international players. Moreover, power concentration being in the hands of these two players, the pricing power remains strong for the industry.

The high efficiency with which lead acid batteries can be recycled has resulted in several recyclers entering the battery business. Since it is easier to make a recycled lead-acid battery than manufacturing a new one, most players find it more convenient to enter the battery recycling business. This has resulted in a large unorganized market.

Since recycling, if not done with proper care, can result in heavy pollution, the Government of India has laid down several guidelines. The Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 is the law governing battery regulation in India. It was issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and provided regulations for the management and handling of lead-acid batteries. It set up an extensive reporting system for manufacturers, dealers, importers, recyclers and others in the supply chain of lead-acid batteries and stated the responsibilities of each. MoEF or an agency designated by it tracks the distribution and sale of batteries. It looks into the collection, auction, transport and re-processing of used batteries and sale of re-processed lead by registered recyclers.

Although a large unorganized market exists at present and the market is dominated by two main players, with competitive pricing and extensive marketing initiatives new players can capture a significant share in the market.

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Fuel Assemblies for Nuclear Power: - Global Market Size, Average Pricing, Competitive Landscape and Key Country Analysis to 2020

Fuel Assemblies for Nuclear Power: Global Market Size, Average Pricing, Competitive Landscape and Key Country Analysis to 2020 analyzes the market for nuclear fuel assemblies used in commercial nuclear reactors and provides in-depth analysis of the demand in three major regions of the world, including key countries and emerging nuclear nations. The fuel assemblies market analysis provides insights on uranium, conversion, enrichment and fabrication markets. The geographical market analysis is achieved through the division of the global market into three major regions: North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. The fuel assemblies market analysis includes nuclear capacity additions, key drivers and restraints, market demand and value during 2006-2020, key players and fuel cycle facilities for various countries.

 

Scope

• Analysis of the growth of the global nuclear industry and the demand for Fuel Assemblies in various key regions, including Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America. 
• Analysis of trends in the global nuclear power sector and opportunities in the front end nuclear fuel cycle market. 
• Nuclear fuel assembly, uranium, conversion, enrichment and fabrication market sizes from 2006 to 2012 and forecast up to 2020
• In-depth analysis and forecasts of the growth potential of the front end nuclear fuel cycle market up to 2020
• Qualitative analysis of market drivers and restraints
• Qualitative analysis of key regulations impacting the nuclear fuel industry.
• Analysis of key market players in various countries.

 

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• Gain up to date information and analysis relating to global market size of key front-end activities in nuclear fuel cycle
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• Gain information about major players involved in the front end activities of the nuclear fuel cycle industry
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Insulator Market in Europe 2013

Insulator Market in Europe 2013

The new report, "Insulator Market in Europe", states that Germany is the largest market for insulators among the other European countries, which includes France, Italy, Portugal, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Poland and Romania. Insulator demand is primarily driven by its usage in substations, overhead transmission lines and railway traction.

The European power transmission sector is currently working towards the development of a sustainable and cost efficient future power grid, owing to the strong growth of renewable energy sources. Grid extension and up-gradation projects along with installation of new substations are attracting huge investments across Europe, especially in Germany, France, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Romania and Poland. The railway sector is also witnessing significant development in terms of expanding network, modernization of infrastructure and operational improvement. Siemens, ABB, Alstom and Eltel are some of the major players responsible for such projects in both power transmission and railways in Europe.

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However, transmission lines which are being constructed for transmitting electricity generated from renewable sources cater to short distances. Hence, demand generated for insulators from development of such transmission lines is quite low. At present, insulator market in Europe is mainly dependent on the replacement demand. Tenders are invited for replacement of insulators on a regular basis.

Electric Insulators can be categorized into three types, glass, ceramic and polymer insulators. Production of glass insulators have gradually declined over the years with increasing adoption of ceramic insulators. However, polymer insulators in the European market are increasingly finding higher acceptance owing to the advantages that they offer over their counterpart. Benefits that they show over the ceramic insulators in terms of low weight, unique hydrophobic property, non-polluting, high resistance to polluted atmosphere and puncture resistance are setting them apart from the traditionally used ceramic insulators worldwide. Polymer insulators for High Voltage applications include ethylene propylene rubbers (EPR), epoxies, polyolefin, polyurethanes, polyethylene, silicones and PTFE (Teflon). More and more players are also adding polymer insulators to their product portfolios to cater to domestic and overseas demand.

Domestic manufacturers are facing stiff competition owing to the increasing import of insulators, particularly from China and India, at a lower cost. United States of America and Germany act as favorable export destination for insulator suppliers across Europe. Top insulator manufacturers operating in the global arena include NGK insulators, Seves, Lapp Insulators and Aditya Birla Nuvo.

Companies covered in this market research report are-

Public Companies-

Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd., NGK Insulators Ltd.

Private Companies -

Seves S.p.A, Lapp Insulators Company LLC