Gas Insulated Switchgear Market

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Gas Insulated Switchgear Market is accounted for $18.84 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $40.37 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 11.5% during the forecast period. Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) is a critical piece of equipment in an electrical substation. It is generally utilized in locations when space is at a premium. It is a kind of metal-encased switchgear that contains components such as lynchpin and circuit breakers. GIS, for example, is installed on roof expansions, offshore platforms, industrial plants, and hydropower plants, among other places.



Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing Portion of Renewable Power Generation

The increasing awareness about renewable power led to a significant adoption of renewable energy. This coupled with supportive government initiatives for the development of renewable power are the prominent factors responsible for the growth of renewable power generation. According to the International Energy Outlook 2019 report, 28% of the global power came from renewable sources in 2018, which is majorly contributed by wind, solar, and hydropower. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that renewables will account for almost half of the global electricity output. Hence, growth in renewable power generation is predictable to help drive the demand for this market.

Restraint:

High Equipment Cost Associated Beside with Stringent Environmental and Safety Regulations 

SF6 gas is listed as an extremely harmful GHG by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Presently, no nearest alternative can work as efficiently as SF6 gas. Hence, increased procurement costs, coupled with stringent policies against SF6gas, will restrict the growth of this market. The procurement cost increases in terms of capital expenditure (CAPEX), manufacturing process, and the use of expensive components, which includes transformers, switching elements, and a circuit breaker, that has to be operated inside an enclosure filled with a dielectric gas. Hence, enclosing all the equipment in one chamber led to an increase in equipment cost.

Opportunity:

Rising Investments on Construction of New Substations to Bode Well for Players

The competitors operating in the global market are adopting various strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market. These strategies include mergers and acquisitions, contracts, agreements, partnerships, joint ventures, and others. Players are also investing heavy amounts in the construction of new substations for attracting market revenue in the forthcoming years.

Threat:

Stringent Government Laws

Government regulation has expanded enormously over the past century, prompting business complaints that interventions impede growth and efficiency. Due to the growing stringent government laws enforcing environmental and safety requirements will affect the market negatively and is one of the major threats.

Outdoor segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The outdoor segment is dominating the market, Significant investments in the expansion of transmission & distribution projects over the long length and t the wide scope of application in an outdoor application, which includes long-range power transmission, very large power plants, and transmission of ultra-high voltage boost the segment growth.

The Utility segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The utility segment is expected to hold the highest market CAGR, owing to the extensive application of GIS by utilities for transmission and distribution of an extensive range of sub-transmission voltage, extra-high voltage, high-voltage, and ultra-high voltage. Hence, the segment is predictable to continue grow its market.

Region with largest share:

The North America is projected to hold the highest market share, due to major investments made for the enhancement of transmission, distribution, and the overall performance of the generation of electric power for avoiding losses. Most companies located in this province are acquiring their substation for efficient and reliable power transmission which will ultimately add significant value to the regional market.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR. It is the most populated province in the world and consequently witnesses a high demand for electricity. Countries such as China, Japan, and India are investing in grid expansion projects to increase distribution grid reliability. China accounted for the largest share of the market in the Asia Pacific and has the highest installed generation and distribution capacity. The country, which is an export-oriented economy, has witnessed exponential growth in the demand for electricity in the past couple of decades, fuelled by industrialization and infrastructural developments. Almost all the countries in the province are augmenting their generation capacities. India, China, and Indonesia are investing heavily in their hydroelectric power projects. Japan, China, and India are also emphasizing nuclear and solar power generation to meet their increasing energy demand. These have led to a rise in investments in the transmission & distribution sector by connecting renewable energy generation to the grid and are anticipated to drive the growth of the market in the Asia Pacific.



Key players in the market:

Some of the key players profiled in the Gas Insulated Switchgear Market include Siemens, Fuji Electric, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Hitachi, Ltd., Nissin Electric Co Ltd, Meidensha Corporation, CHEM Group, ABB, Schneider Electric, Hyundai Electric & Energy Systems Co., Ltd., Eaton, GE, Toshiba International Corporation, Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited.

Key developments:

In July 2021: Hitachi acquired majority stake in ABB Power Grids. Hitachi ABB Power Grids is the new company formed by the close of Hitachi’s acquisition of an 80.1 per cent stake in the venerable power grids unit of the Swiss-Swedish engineering giant.

In July 2021: Hitachi ABB Power Grids announced that the company has composed a complete prefabricated containerized gas-insulated substation for the industrial gas company Linde. The substation comprised of 10 bays of 66 kV gas-insulated switchgear, protection and control panels, and all ancillary equipment in pre-assembled, pre-tested, container-sized modules, which were shipped as a single prefabricated unit, ready for speedy on-site installation

In January 2020: ABB announced that it has received contract from German transmission grid operator Transnet BW for the installation of 380-kV gas-insulated switchgear with the help of an environment-friendly SF6 gas mixture.

In April 2021: Siemens announced that it has taken a contract to deliver ten bays of sulphur hexafluoride(SF6) free gas-insulated switchgear to Finland’s transmission system operator, Fingrid.

In June 2021: Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions has collaborated with Meidensha Corporation for the joint development of gas-insulated switchgear using natural gas containing no sulfur hexafluoride(SF6). Additionally, the company has decided to accelerate the development and commercialization of gas-insulated switchgear due to the increasing demand for environment-friendly products in the market.

In January 2020: Siemens acquired C&S Electric, one of India’s largest switchgear and power equipment companies, with its major operations in switchgear, busbar, and metering devices. The acquisition will help the company become one of the leading players in terms of switchgear production in India.

Types Covered: 
• High Voltage GIS
• Medium Voltage GIS
• Low Voltage GIS 

Insulation Types Covered:
• SF6
• SF6-free 

Installations Covered:
• Indoor
• Outdoor
• Solid Bus Duct Connection & Cable Connection  

Voltage Ratings Covered:
• Up to 66 kV
• 66 kV - 170 kV
• 170 kV - 550 kV
• Above 550 kV

Voltage Covered:
• Distribution Voltage
• Extra High Voltage Transmission
• High Voltage Transmission
• Sub-Transmission Voltage
• Ultra-High Voltage Transmission

Technology’s Covered:
• Hybrid Switchgear
• Integrated Three Phase
• Compact Gas Insulated Switchgear

End Users Covered:
• Commercial and Residential Sector
• Heavy Industries
• Infrastructure & Transportation
• Manufacturing & Process Industries
• Marine
• Oil, Gas & Mining
• Railways & Metros
• Utility

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan       
o China        
o India       
o Australia 
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific   
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

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