Emerging Distribution Automation Market Set to Transform Global Electricity Distribution Efficiency
The integrated industry trend needs support before automation companies can offer advanced products, finds Frost & Sullivan
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- With power interruptions resulting in huge economic losses of up to $150 billion annually, distribution automation presents a viable solution to ensure effective asset management, minimal interruption, and enhanced efficiency in the grid network. As a result, distribution automation is quickly becoming a requirement for utilities. Power demand and grid complexity will continue growing and utilities across the globe are turning to advanced automated solutions to protect assets, enhance reliability, and minimize operations and maintenance costs.
Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150212/175223
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Analysis of the Global Distribution Automation Market, finds that the market earned revenues of $7.32 billion in 2014 and estimates this to reach $10.33 billion in 2018.
For complimentary access to more information on this research, please visit: http://bit.ly/NE5F-14.
"Emerging countries hold significant potential for distribution automation vendors," said Frost & Sullivan Energy and Environmental Industry Analyst Rajalingam Chinnasamy. "In India, transmission and distribution loss is estimated at over 20 percent of produced power, while in Latin America, power distribution loss is estimated at over 16 percent. Hence, governments are urging utilities to adopt automation solutions and boost grid efficiency."
However, the high initial costs of automation solutions restrain uptake. Integration of different types of vendors, including information technology providers, communication network suppliers and hardware suppliers is also crucial to create products that prepare automation companies to meet future demand.
"Distribution automation is in the early stages of its lifecycle and investments in complementary technologies enabling two-way communication, better asset management, and improved efficiency will help capitalize on the full potential of the technology," explained Chinnasamy. "The combination of technologies will yield significant benefits for all stakeholders."
Lack of integrated demonstration projects and universal standards are dissuading utilities from investing in distribution automation, so demonstrating the superior operational benefits of these solutions is vital for market growth.
Analysis of the Global Distribution Automation Market is part of the Energy & Power Growth Partnership Service program. Frost & Sullivan's related studies include East African Transmission and Distribution Market, Asia-Pacific Substation Integration and Automation Market, North American Substation Automation and Integration Market, Asia-Pacific Switchgear Market, and European High and Medium Voltage Switchgear Markets. All studies included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants.
About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary innovation that addresses the global challenges and related growth opportunities that will make or break today's market participants.
Our "Growth Partnership" supports clients by addressing these opportunities and incorporating two key elements driving visionary innovation: The Integrated Value Proposition and The Partnership Infrastructure.
- The Integrated Value Proposition provides support to our clients throughout all phases of their journey to visionary innovation including: research, analysis, strategy, vision, innovation and implementation.
- The Partnership Infrastructure is entirely unique as it constructs the foundation upon which visionary innovation becomes possible. This includes our 360 degree research, comprehensive industry coverage, career best practices as well as our global footprint of more than 40 offices.
For more than 50 years, we have been developing growth strategies for the global 1000, emerging businesses, the public sector and the investment community. Is your organization prepared for the next profound wave of industry convergence, disruptive technologies, increasing competitive intensity, Mega Trends, breakthrough best practices, changing customer dynamics and emerging economies?
Contact Us: Start the discussion
Join Us: Join our community
Subscribe: Newsletter on "the next big thing"
Register: Gain access to visionary innovation
Analysis of the Global Distribution Automation Market
NE5F-14
Contact:
Ariel Brown
Corporate Communications – North America
P: (210) 247.2481
F: (210) 348.1003
E: [email protected]
SOURCE Frost & Sullivan
Share this article