Energy

09 Sep 2015  |  Global  |  Megatrends

New and Future Business Models for Energy Utilities

Distributed Generation, Smart Technology, and Renewable Energy Drive Business Model Innovation

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The traditional utility business model of a pure-play centralised power producer and provider will soon be extinct. Distributed generation (DG) will increasingly feature in new utility value propositions as utilities try to capture more downstream opportunities. These will include several models, from an aggregator of DG to providing complete energ...

19 Mar 2015  |  Global  |  Market Research

Analysis of the Global Substation Automation and Integration Market

Increase in Demand for Energy Efficiency and Smart Grid Infrastructure Drives the Adoption of Substation Automation Solutions

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This research service examines the global substation automation and integration market. Due to the increase in demand for power in developing countries, and the need for greater energy efficiency, utilities are working towards upgrading their grid infrastructure with more advanced solutions to minimize the downtime. The study discusses the driving ...

In the Asia-Pacific transmission and distribution sector, the initial stages of grid restructuring will take place in countries such as Vietnam and Japan in 2015. In the smart-grid space, Japan and South Korea will continue smart-meter roll-outs. In Australia, grid privatization in Queensland and New South Wales was initiated in 2014 and is expecte...

An electricity grid is one of the most complex networks and includes many systems and components. The increasing power demand is driving utilities and companies to design networks that can be effectively managed and controlled, resulting in a highly complex and intricate system. To meet this need, utilities require tools, such as intelligent electr...

The Southeast Asia transformers market is in the growth stage with several transmission and distribution (T&D) grid projects underway in various stages of development. Governmental T&D investment plans, industrial projects, urbanization trends, rural electrification, and renewable energy projects drive this market. Still, the demand for oil type tr...

This research analyzes the Asia-Pacific microgrid market. The Asia-Pacific microgrid market is in its early stage with several pilot projects invested in by the electricity utilities in the region. The study covers market trends, regulatory policies, business models, value chain, revenue forecast, pricing trends, and business case studies of microg...

The Southeast Asian electricity meters market is in the growth stage of the market cycle. There is a drastic technology shift in the region, with electromechanical meters being replaced by electronic and prepaid meters. Key challenges faced are resistance to technology change by customers, financial instability, and a lack of skilled labour. Mark...

Pressure to reduce costs, improve revenues, and become more competitive has prompted investor-owned utilities to utilize outsourcing transmission and distribution (T&D) services. Recent winter storms, which hit the states between 2012 and 2013, prompted utilities to invest rugged T&D infrastructure. Furthermore, the addition of renewable power on t...

The study covers T&D substation products market, growth trends, major challenges, competitive structure and T&D investment analysis of major countries in the Southeast Asia region. Base year of the study is 2013. Historic period covered is 2011 and 2012. The forecast period is 2014 to 2018. The study is segmented on the basis of country/region. Tra...