A Changing Global Landscape for the Power Equipment and Construction Market
Growing Economies and Infrastructure Investment Will Move the Power Equipment Market from West to East
08-Jul-2015
North America
Market Research
MB11-01-00-00-00
EG00135-NA-MR_00630
This market insight discusses the impact of emerging-market power equipment manufacturers, mainly from China, South Korea, and India, on the global power equipment industry. It tracks the coal, hydro, and gas power plant markets in key regions, and explains the changing power equipment, construction, and regulatory landscapes in these regions. Several emerging-market equipment makers have built scale and expertise which they are using to challenge traditional market participants globally. The challenges faced by emerging market participants and the impact on their future growth are also discussed. This insight also mentions the winners and losers of bids in each segment and outlines the expected developments in each sector till 2030.
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Executive Summary—Key Findings of the Study
Executive Summary—Key Findings of the Study (continued)
Power Generation Growth in Emerging Nations
Total Global Capacity Addition
Global Projects Hotspot Map
Geographic Technology Focus and Key Participants
Geographic Technology Focus and Key Participants (continued)
Competencies of Key Emerging-market Participants in 2015
Competencies of Key Traditional Participants in 2015
Recent Industry Consolidation
Industry Partnerships and Alliances
Overview of the Coal Power Plant Market
Coal Power Plant Market—Drivers and Restraints
Coal Power Plant Market—Drivers Explained
Coal Power Plant Market—Drivers Explained (continued)
Coal Power Plant Market—Restraints Explained
Coal Power Plant Market—Restraints Explained (continued)
Global Prospects for Coal Power Generation
In Focus: Coal Power Expansion in China
In Focus: Coal Power Expansion in China (continued)
In Focus: Coal Power Expansion in China (continued)
In Focus: Coal Power Expansion in India (continued)
In Focus: Coal Power Expansion in Southeast Asia
In Focus: Coal Power Expansion in Southeast Asia (continued)
In Focus: Coal Power Expansion in the Middle East and Africa
In Focus: Coal Power Expansion in the Middle East and Africa (continued)
Global Supplier Landscape
Geographic Hotspots
Market Characteristics and Key Competitors
Industry Supply Chain Management and Partnerships in the Coal Plant Industry
Competencies of Key Emerging-market Participants in 2015
Competencies of Key Traditional Participants in 2015
Revenue Trend of Emerging-market Power Equipment Participants
Competitive Factors
Project Bidding—Winners and Losers* Between 2010 and 2014
Expected Competitive Developments in the Coal Power Market
Key Areas for Future Projects
Winning Strategies
Winning Strategies (continued)
Overview of the Hydropower Plant Market
Hydropower Plant Market—Drivers and Restraints
Hydropower Plant Market—Drivers Explained
Hydropower Market—Drivers Explained (continued)
Hydropower Plant Market—Restraints Explained
Hydropower Plant Market—Restraints Explained (continued)
Global Prospects for Hydropower Generation
In Focus: Hydro Expansion in China
In Focus: Hydro Expansion in China (continued)
In Focus: Hydropower Expansion in South Asia
In Focus: Hydropower Expansion in South Asia (continued)
In Focus: Hydropower Expansion in Southeast Asia
In Focus: Hydropower Expansion in Southeast Asia (continued)
In Focus: Hydropower Expansion in the Middle East and Africa
In Focus: Hydropower Expansion in the Middle East and Africa (continued)
In Focus: Hydropower Expansion in South America
In Focus: Hydropower Expansion in South America (continued)
Global Supplier Landscape
Geographic Hotspots
Market Characteristics and Key Competitors
Industry Supply Chain Management and Partnerships in the Hydropower Industry
Revenue Trend of Emerging-market Power Equipment Participants
Competitive Factors
Project Bidding—Winners and Losers* Between 2010 and 2014
Expected Competitive Developments in the Hydropower Market
Key Areas for Future Projects
Winning Strategies
Winning Strategies (continued)
Overview of the Gas Power Plant Market
Gas Power Plant Market—Drivers and Restraints
Gas Power Plant Market—Drivers Explained
Gas Power Plant Market—Drivers Explained (continued)
Gas Power Plant Market—Restraints Explained
Global Prospects for Gas-fired Generation
In Focus: Gas Power Expansion in China
In Focus: Gas Expansion in China (continued)
In Focus: Gas Power Expansion in India
In Focus: Gas Power Expansion in India (continued)
In Focus: Gas Power Expansion in Southeast Asia
In Focus: Gas Power Expansion in Southeast Asia (continued)
In Focus: Gas Power Expansion in the Middle East and Africa
In Focus: Gas Power Expansion in the Middle East and Africa (continued)
In Focus: Gas Power Expansion in Europe
In Focus: Gas Power Expansion in Europe (continued)
In Focus: Gas Power Expansion in North America
In Focus: Gas Power Expansion in North America (continued)
Global Supplier Landscape
Geographic Hotspots
Market Characteristics and Key Competitors
Industry Supply Chain Management and Partnerships in the Gas-fired Plant Industry
Industry Supply Chain Management and Partnerships in the Gas-fired Plant Industry (continued)
Competencies of Key Market Participants in 2015
Project Bidding—Winners and Losers* Between 2010 and 2014
Expected Competitive Developments in the Coal Power Market
Key Areas Future Projects
Winning Strategies
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