Power Transformers Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Product Type (Shell, Core, Closed, Berry), Voltage Type (Above 400 kV, 200-400 kV, 100-200kV), Installation (Indoor, Outdoor), End User (Energy and Utility Sector, Residential & Commercial, Infrastructure, Industrial), and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Power Transformers Market is accounted for $32.80 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $62.71 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 9.7% during the forecast period. Power transformer is used chiefly to receive low voltage generator electric power and transmit it across distribution channels across the power grid network. It forms a crucial part of the power grid and helps in transmission of power from one network to the other without change in frequency. Generation of electric power in low voltage is cost effective, but it leads to high line current. A power transformer is mainly used to step-up the voltage. Power transformers play a crucial role in power transmission. Decades of research in the transmission networks has led to an increase in the transmission voltages.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Growing electricity demand
Electricity is one of the prime sources of energy that powers industrial, commercial and domestic machinery and appliances. It is derived from several sources like fossil fuel, coal, thermal, nuclear, etc. Fossil fuel-based electricity generation is set to cover 45% of additional demand in 2021 and 40% in 2022; coal-fired electricity generation is set to increase by almost 5% this year and by a further 3% in 2022 with nuclear power accounting for the rest, according to IEA. To meet, the growing needs of electricity consumption, new power plants are being set up worldwide. Apart from the growing consumption of electricity, deployment of smart grids and smart transformers, replacement of existing aged power transformers are some other factors responsible for the global power transformer market growth.
Restraint:
High price of power transformers
Price is a substantial factor that affects the power transformer market. The prices reserve such as oil and steel have been highly explosive. The manufacturing of power transformers requires massive capital investment, time, high-class electrical grade steel, and expert supervision. Along with it, constructing the supporting infrastructures needed for stable and life-long transformer operation is expensive. This makes power transformers manufacturing limited to large companies with high investment potential.
Opportunity:
Deployment of green power transformers
The deployment of green power transformer is an eco-efficient and sustainable product. Companies are currently investing more in green power transformers due to stringent rules and regulations enacted by governments to reduce greenhouse gases and carbon emission. These power transformers proffer novel substitutes for consumers who want to conserve the environment. It lowers the limited pollution risk, low carbon footprint, and improved life cycle costs as it requires less upholding. Numerous government authorities have to invest in green power transformers over conventional power transformers. Because these transformers have lower noise levels and improved fire safety, it is expected to witness massive demand in the near future.
Threat:
Intermittency in solar energy
The intermittency in solar energy will be a major challenge for the power transformers market for renewable energy. Solar energy is the least reliable source of energy, as it is largely dependent on weather and climatic conditions. The magnitude of power produced by the source is not constant. This variability in the solar power produced impacts the whole power system as well as the stability of the grid. This decreases the preference of vendors toward solar power.
The large power transformer (above 600MVA) segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The large power transformer (above 600MVA) segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to the increase in the HVDC projects and the reduction in the transmission losses. The large power transformer (above 600MVA) has the largest unit in the power transformer population. Its power ranges are normally above 600 megavolt ampere (MVA). With countries emphasizing on reducing transmission losses, the use of high voltage transmission technologies such as EHV, UHV, and HVDC has also gone up. In the coming years, eco-friendly large power transformers are expected to witness significant growth due to their environmental viability and related advanced features.
The residential & commercial segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The residential & commercial segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to the increase in consumption of electricity and rise in integration of broad ranging frequency distribution links in the residential and commercial applications. Moreover, the rise in demand from these sectors can be attributed to rapid industrialization in emerging economies of South Asia and Africa. Growing investment from government in electrification programs to boost their ability to service urban and rural electricity loads.
Region with highest share:
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to ongoing power grid expansion projects, namely in India and China, steady and continuous penetration of sustainable power sources coupled with increasing focus toward upgradation of aging electrical infrastructure, and upsurge in renewable power generation. China is investing towards expanding its exiting electricity transmission and distribution system to cater the rising electricity demand due to rapid urbanization and industrialization in the country. Rise in installation of new transmission line and new substations to reduce the energy demand and supply gap will drive the power transformer market in China.
Region with highest CAGR:
North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the increasing modernization and industrialization in the region and the existence of the leading key players of the market in the region. The U.S. is forecast to offer lucrative growth opportunities in power transformer market owing to increasing concerns regarding greenhouse gas emission rate and its hazards to the environment. Furthermore, the U.S. remains one of the world's largest electricity producers, making it a lucrative market for power transformer manufacturers.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players profiled in the Power Transformers Market include Siemens AG, Alstom SA, Schneider Electric SE, Hitachi ABB Power Grids, CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd., Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., SGB-SMIT Group, General Electric Company, Toshiba Corporation, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Hyosung Corporation, Crompton Greaves Ltd., Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd, SPX Transformer Solutions Inc., Kirloskar Electric Co. Ltd., TBEA Co. Ltd., and EMCO Ltd.
Key Developments:
In March, 2021, Hitachi ABB Power Grids announced that it had been selected by Bharat Aluminum Company (BALCO) to improve the power distribution system at its Korba plant in Chattisgarh. Hitachi ABB Power Grids would deploy a 500-megavolt ampere power transformer in this plant to enhance grid efficiency.
In Nov, 2020, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) announced that it has successfully tested an Auto Transformer which is known to have the highest rating in India. The Auto Transformer, which has a power rating of 500 MVA 400/220/33 kV, had been designed for use in UP Power Transmission Corporation Limited.
In June 2019, Siemens AG and Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) signed an agreement to supply first digital power transformer to North Egypt, to boost the energy efficiency and reliability of substations for delta area.
Ratings Covered:
• Small Power Transformer (Up to 60MVA)
• Medium Power Transformer (61 - 600MVA)
• Large Power Transformer (Above 600MVA)
Insulation Types Covered:
• Wet
• Air
• Gas
• Solid
• Oil
Product Types Covered:
• Shell
• Core
• Closed
• Berry
Voltage Types Covered:
• Above 400 kV
• 200-400 kV
• 100-200kV
Phase Types Covered:
• Three Phase
• Two Phase
• Single Phase
Cooling Methods Covered:
• Air-Cooled
• Oil Immersed
• Dry Type
• Liquid Cooled
Windings Covered:
• Auto Transformer
• Two Winding
Installations Covered:
• Indoor
• Outdoor
Mountings Covered:
• Printed Circuit (PC)/Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
• Pad
• Pole
Applications Covered:
• Power Transmission
• Power Generation Step-up
• Traction Locomotives
• Smart Grid
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
End Users Covered:
• Energy and Utility Sector
• Residential & Commercial
• Infrastructure
• Industrial
Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
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