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The South African electricity market is strained. The implementation of smart grids will help alleviate many of the problems the country is facing. This research service gives a comprehensive analysis of international best practice and case studies of smart grid projects that have been implemented, and tells how South Africa can learn from them. Th...

This research service is an in depth analysis of the high voltage (super tension 132kV) and overhead conductor market in South Africa. The report provides a geographic and technical segmentation of the market with an in depth examination of local manufacturers and the largest end user  Eskom. The segmentation provides also provides an examination ...

This research service provides a strategic analysis of the implications of shale gas development in South Africa. The research service explores the market drivers, restraints, and challenges from a cost benefit perspective pertaining to both the environment and the economy. Key focus is based on implications of shale gas in South Africa's power gen...

Renewable energy has taken centre stage in South Africa's expanding power generation capacity, necessitating development and maintenance of requisite transmission infrastructure. Switch gears, transformers, and reactors are critical in supplying quality power to customers in a cost-effective manner. Local research and development, manufacturing, an...

The research service provides a high level analysis of the South African low voltage circuit breakers market, focusing on three broad product markets; miniature circuit breakers (MCBs), molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) and air circuit breakers (ACBs). The base year for the study is 2008, and forecasts for the market are provided from 2007 to 2...

As the region with some of the lowest electrification rates in the world, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) will exhibit continued growth of power pools. This growth is likely to be driven primarily by expanding transmission and distribution (T&D) networks within and between member countries. This outlook provides an analysis of the power pools in SSA, foc...

The energy and power systems (EPS) business unit within Frost & Sullivan constantly monitors global gas turbine markets. This research service provides a concise analysis of the current state of the African gas turbine market and focuses solely on large gas turbines with a power rating of 60 MW and above. This market analysis provides a concise ove...

24 Feb 2015  |  Africa  |  Market Research

Analysis of the Diesel Generator (Genset) Market in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania

Burgeoning Gas Industry Threatens Genset Growth

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The current demand for electricity far outstrips supply causing frequent blackouts in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, yet significant increases in demand are expected during the forecast period. Consequently, major potential exists to sell diesel generators in East Africa. However, the exploitation of recent gas field finds is expected to significantl...