Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) are fueling growth of the High Voltage Equipment Market
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The global High Voltage Equipment Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 115.41 Bn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 7.3% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
High voltage equipment refers to devices used for transmission and distribution of electric power from generators to consumers at high voltages. Such equipment includes cables, circuit breakers, transformers, and insulators which handle voltages in excess of 1 kV and are designed to operate effectively and efficiently at these high voltages. The market has witnessed significant growth owing to increasing demand for insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) which improve the conversion of electric power. IGBTs provide greater efficiency compared to thyristors and enable more compact designs of high voltage equipment.
Market Overview:
The high voltage equipment market comprises products such as cables, transformers, switchgear, and circuit breakers which operate at voltages above 1 kV. They efficiently transmit power over long distances at bulk power generation and distribution levels. High voltage equipment ensures smooth power transmission through transmission and distribution networks with minimal power losses and failures.
Market key trends:
One of the key trends in the high voltage equipment market is growing investments in upgrading transmission and distribution infrastructure. Aging power grids in developed nations along with increasing electricity demand necessitate modernization of networks. This is stimulating demand for smart grid-enabling high voltage equipment having advanced monitoring, protection, and control capabilities. Furthermore, growing share of renewable energy is propelling investments to accommodate intermittent power sources through flexible HVDC networks and equipment. Adoption of solid state transformers (SSTs) and IGBT-based high voltage direct current systems provide opportunities due to greater efficiency and reduced costs compared to older technologies.
Segment Analysis
The global high voltage equipment market is segmented into product type, equipment, voltage, end-user and region. Based on product type, the market is classified into switchgears, transformers, reactors, STATCOM, cables and conductors, others. Switchgear equipment dominates the global high voltage equipment market as it is required across various high voltage applications like power transmission & distribution, industrial and construction projects. The switchgear segment accounted for over 30% market share in 2022 owing to rising demand for efficient electricity distribution and higher reliability of switchgear equipment.
Key Takeaways
The Global High Voltage Equipment Market Demand is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 7.3% over the forecast period, due to increasing investments in transmission and distribution infrastructure development globally.
Regional analysis - Asia Pacific dominates the global high voltage equipment market and is expected to remain the fastest growing regional market from 2023 to 2030. Rising power demand from growing industrialization and urbanization in countries like China and India is driving the demand for high voltage equipment in Asia Pacific.
Market size - The global high voltage equipment market size for 2023 is US$ 115.41 Bn. The market is expected to grow significantly driven by investments in upgrading aging grid infrastructure and expanding transmission network particularly in developing economies.
Key players - Key players operating in the high voltage equipment market are ABB Ltd., Siemens AG, Larsen & Toubro Limited, General Electric Company, Honeywell International, Inc., Rockwell Automation, Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Toshiba Corporation, Hitachi Ltd., Schneider Electric SE, Alstom SA, and Fuji Electric. These players are focusing on new product development and geographic expansion to gain higher market share.

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