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The World Market for Substation Automation and Integration Programs in Electric Utilities: 2005-2007

A multivolume study of the North American and international electric utility markets for substation automation and integration systems equipment and instrumentation during the 2005-2007 time frame

This publcation is a multiclient study encompassing the world market for substation automation and integration programs.

This new series of market studies measures current market sizes, and estimates and forecasts demand for substation automation and integration equipment. In addition to profiling utility requirements and plans, the research program is focused on defining the broader product and market requirements which suppliers must meet in order to successfully participate in the substation automation and integration programs within electric utilities worldwide. This new round of research provides an appraisal of products, instruments and related substation equipment that electric utilities of all sizes will be specifying, recommending and purchasing during the forecast period. All volumes are available as of January 2006.

Key Issues Addressed

• Product Requirements: Perhaps one of the most important topics in this study series, the research program identifies and defines the specific product functionality required in substation automation programs.
• Product Utilization: What is the extent of current penetration of substation automation programs in electric power utilities? What about the advances being implemented internationally by electric utilities?
• Vendor Requirements: The future role of smaller, specialized providers of substation equipment, and protection and control equipment, in light of the global reach of large "generalized" transmission and distribution substation equipment suppliers, is examined.
• Purchasing Plans and Decision: Specific plans that electric utilities have for acquiring substation-based equipment, instruments, systems and related services is covered in this series.
• Market Analysis is the Key to the Success of this Series of Reports: The series provides insight into the future of the substation automation and integration market and what it will take to be competitive in the ever expanding use of technology among U.S. and international power utilities.

Sample Survey Topics

• Current Utility Substation Automation and Integration Strategy in the World's Electric Utilities
• Obstacles to Implementing Substation Automation and Integration Programs
• Estimates of Probable Spending for Substation Automation and Integration Programs between 2005-2007
• Communications Methods and Protocol Choices: within the Substation and from the Substation to External Networks
• Choice of Physical Links/Media from the Substation to External Host/Network
• Ethernet Ports Available in Typical Substation and the Security of these Ports
• Number of Simultaneous Wireless Connections Allowed in Substations
• Handling of Primary Substation Information Processing Tasks "Inside the Fence"
• External Assistance Required for Substation Automation-Related Activities
• Number of Substations Now in Operation; Plans for New/Retrofit Substations during 2005-2007
• Alternative Methods of Communicating with Remote Sites in Event of Loss of the Routine Communications Pathways
• Specific Equipment Types Envisioned as Being Part of a Substation-Wide Automation Program in the Near- and Long-Terms
• Current and Planned Usage of Substation Security Measures
• Voltage Ranges Used to Power the Substation Automation and Integration Equipment

Research Methodology

The principal source of information for this research study of the worldwide market for substation automation and integration programs is the substation engineering unit of major investor-owned utilities, municipal and provincial utilities, cooperative utilities within the United States and Canada, together with national and regional power systems throughout the world. Field survey work was conducted using a mix of primary research methods, including mail, fax and e-mail. When necessary, follow-up e-mail and telephone interviews were conducted by Research staff.

Utility Participation

The response to this study is yielding important information enabling the preparation of this four-volume series with reliable forecasts for substation automation and integration programs throughout the world. Recent technology developments, new market participants, increased level of knowledge and growth in the use of control systems and communications within the worldwide electric utility industry, contribute to the need for information regarding substation automation plans. Comparison of findings with earlier studies is featured in these reports.

Pricing

Complete Four Volume Set US$7500
Volume 1 - North American Market US$2500
Volume 2 - International Market US$2500
Volume 3 - Substation Equipment, Intelligent Electronic Devices, and Communications Products and Services: Supplier Profiles US$ 750
Volume 4 - World Outlook for Substation Automation: Market Forecast and Assessment US$3000

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