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Pandemic Proof: How the Construction Equipment Market Weathered the Storm in 2020
With electric vehicles now steadily becoming nomenclature in global attempts towards carbon neutrality, the commercial vehicle sector is accelerating its transition towards electric vehicles. However, there are some concerns when it comes to brining this technology...
Revamping the Grid: MV Switchgear Demand on the Rise
This infographic provides an overview of the global MV Switchgear market, including the technology preferences i.e., AIS or GIS. Moreover, it will also highlight the regions majorly contributing to the demand for MV Switchgear.[ba_advanced_divider...
Synchronous Condensers in Australia: Addressing the Loss of Inertia in the Grid
• It is observed that the share of electricity generation from coal is declining as a result of shutdown of coal fired power plants. • As the country is pushing to increase the share of renewables in the generation mix a number of issues including voltage instability...
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27): Overview, Structure, and Achievements
The Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Change Conference is currently underway in Egypt, commencing on 6 November 2022 and ending on the 18th. The conference builds on pledges made in the COP26 at Glasgow last year and comprises of a series of events to build on future ambition....
The Energy Crisis Presenting Growth Opportunities for Renewables and EV Charging Infrastructure
• The world is finally attempting to move away from conventional sources of energy to greener energy sources. However, recent external shock may counteract this.• The crises may also, in the longer run, push countries to adopt the alternative technologies at a much...
Global FACTS Market Outlook: From STATCOM to Series Compensation
• FACTS devices tend to have wide range of applications in the grid including voltage stability, renewable integration support and dynamic power compensation (increases active power transmission capacity).• Modern FACTS devices include static var condensers, static...
Decarbonizing Urban Transportation in India: The Role of Electric Buses
• India is the world’s second biggest bus market after China, with approximately 90,000-100,000 units sold per annum. However, more than 95% of these units are diesel-powered.• India can have a significant penetration of electric buses to satisfy the demands of...
A Rush for Residential Charging as EVs Go Mainstream
Capturing 90% of the Americas market, the U.S. ranks 2nd globally with 300,000 charging points installed in 2021. The government intends to add 500,000 public chargers by 2030, and other public-private partnerships will also result in significant market expansion. In...
The EV Charging Revolution in India
The unavailability of adequate charging infrastructure had been the key impediment for the accelerated adoption of electric vehicles in India. In this regard, the Ministry of Power issued, "Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles—Guidelines and Standards,"...
The Future of HVDC in the APAC Region: Cross-Border Interconnections and Energy Security
• The APAC HVDC market is expected to grow with CAGR of 5% from 2022 onwards till 2026. • The APAC HVDC market is dominated by LCC HVDC technology mainly due to high power transmission capability over the long distances and the affordability of the LCC HVDC...
Unveiling Africa’s FACTS Market: A Decade in Review
In recent years, African countries have demonstrated a desire for grid expansion as well as a shift toward renewables, particularly wind and solar, to meet their primary energy needs. To boost the economy of the region, expansion in the mining and steel industries has...
The Future of European Power Grids: AI at the Helm
On the road to meeting its renewable energy targets, the European power grid is rapidly decentralising generation assets. The rising complexity of the power grid, as a result of solar roof-top installations, utility scale renewables, energy storage units, and...