Shunt Reactor Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Type (Dry Type, Oil-Immersed), Rating (Variable Shunt Reactor, Fixed Shunt Reactor), Phase (Three Phase, Single Phase), Voltage (200-400 Kv, Up to 200 Kv, Above 400 Kv), Application (Industrial, Residential), End User (Industrial Verticals, Electrical Utilities, Renewable Energy, Other End Users) and Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Shunt Reactor Market is accounted for $3.1 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $4.5 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period. Shunt reactors are used to increase the efficiency of the power and energy systems by absorbing and compensating for reactive power in cables and lengthy high-voltage transmission lines. The power line or the third winding of a three-winding modulator can both be directly connected to it. Shunt reactors are activated in high-voltage energy transmission networks to maintain the voltage throughout fluctuations in load.
The capacity exceeded 1,000 GW in 2021, according to the National Energy Administration, accounting for 43.5% of the country’s total power generation capacity.
Market Dynamics:Driver: Increasing Investment in Power Transmission Infrastructure Networks
For the major firms competing for market share, increased investment in electricity transmission infrastructure networks opens up significant expansion potential. Shunt reactors are necessary for the smart grid's quick growth to regulate load fluctuations. There is a need for a solution to lessen power loss during gearbox from various industries. As a result, market participants are turning their attention to new, cutting-edge technology to develop a substitute solution for lowering power losses and raising grid dependability. Industries are shifting their focus towards technology in order to build transmission and distribution systems for electric power that are both affordable and efficient. Additionally, there will be tremendous development prospects in the coming years due to the quick expansion of new power production projects using renewable energy sources.
Restraint:Development of alternate technologies
FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission System), HVDC systems, and other alternative technologies were developed as a result of a growing focus on grid dependability and minimising energy loss during transmission. The use of capacitors in conventional grid stabilisation techniques has its own inherent constraints in terms of performance and speed, and these restrictions are rapidly making way for more efficient technologies like FACTS and HVDC systems. Consequently, the market's expansion is limited.
Opportunity:Increasing Demand for Interrupted Power Supply
A significant element propelling the growth of the worldwide shunt reactor market is the rising demand for power combined with the length of transmission lines. Rising industrial, commercial, and residential sectors as a result of rapid urbanisation expansion place more demands on better voltage control for effective intermittent power supply. Shunt reactors are thus required to manage the voltage due to the increasing need for efficient interrupted power supplies, which will fuel the expansion of the global market in the ensuing years.
Threat:Fluctuation in the Raw Material Prices
The expansion of the global market is hampered by the fluctuation in the cost of the raw materials required to make shunt reactors. These basic materials include gauge devices, silica gel, capillary tubes, steel sheets, copper conductors, and others. Continuous swings in the price of raw materials prompted retailers and producers to raise manufacturing costs, which impeded the market's expansion. As a result, the growth of the worldwide shunt reactor market is negatively impacted by fluctuations in raw material costs over the assessment period.
Covid-19 Impact
The worldwide shunt reactor market was adversely affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. Numerous containment strategies were put in place as a result of the virus's widespread breakout. Trade and supply chain constraints resulted from the implementation of a state-wide lockdown to stop the spread of the virus, which significantly impacted market activities. Demand for shunt reactors decreased as a result of delayed power project development and installation.
The Variable Shunt Reactor segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The Variable Shunt Reactor segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth. In high voltage energy transmission networks, variable shunt reactors (VSR) are used to maintain voltage stability during load changes. Traditional shunt reactors have set ratings, and depending on the load, they can be permanently linked to the power line or can be switched in and out. A VSR's rating might be adjusted incrementally. The capability of the on-load tap changer combined with the shunt reactor's regulation winding determines the maximum regulation range. When compared to a conventional fixed shunt reactor, the variability offers greater advantages. Voltage stability is ensured by the VSR's capacity to continually correct reactive power as the load changes.
The 400 KV segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The 400 KV segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to increased demands for protection against abrupt voltage spikes and expenditures in modernising current transmission and distribution networks. Additionally, the country's electrification is rising thanks to programmes like the Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gramme Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY), among others. Therefore, it is anticipated that the market would rise over the forecast period due to the need for high voltage shunt reactors from nations like India.
Region with highest share:
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to fast rising demand in nations like China and India. Additionally, it is anticipated that an increase in renewable energy generating projects would favourably impact the market demand for shunt reactors. Thus, the industry has become more appealing from an investor's standpoint because to the increasing government backing and improved economics, which is further likely to increase the market for shunt reactors in the area.
Region with highest CAGR:Europe is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period. The market in Europe consists of established countries with cutting-edge power grid infrastructure. The market for the product is being driven, however, by an expansion in the grid infrastructure development in nations around the area as well as the rising need for renewable power.
Key players in the marketSome of the key players profiled in the Shunt Reactor Market include Nissin Electric Co. Ltd., Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Hilkar, ABB Power Grids, Trench Austria GmbH, General Electric Company, TEBA Transformer Industrial Group, Hitachi, Trench Group, Fuji Electric Co. Ltd., Crompton Greaves, Toshiba Energy and Solutions Corporation, Beijing Power Equipment Group and Siemens AG.
Key Developments:In April 2022, Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd announced that it put into service a 220kV Variable Shunt Reactor (VSR) at its Gorai EHV substation. With the installation of this 220kV, 48-120 MVAr Variable Shunt Reactor, AEML becomes one of the pioneering utilities in India.
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Types Covered:
• Dry Type
• Oil-Immersed
Ratings Covered:
• Variable Shunt Reactor
• Fixed Shunt Reactor
Phases Covered:
• Three Phase
• Single Phase
Voltages Covered:
• 200-400 Kv
• Up to 200 Kv
• Above 400 Kv
Applications Covered:
• Industrial
• Residential
End Users Covered:
• Industrial Verticals
• Electrical Utilities
• Renewable Energy
• Other End Users
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
What our report offers:- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements