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PTR Acquires Matos
PTR Acquires Matos Embracing AI and Streamlining Market Research Sunnyvale, USA: Power Technology Research (“PTR Inc.”) – a leader in energy and e-mobility market research – announced today the acquisition of Automatos Inc. (“Matos”), an intelligence automation...
PTR Acquires Matos
PTR Acquires Matos Embracing AI and Streamlining Market Research Sunnyvale, USA: Power Technology Research (“PTR Inc.”) – a leader in energy and e-mobility market research – announced today the acquisition of Automatos Inc. (“Matos”), an intelligence automation...
High-Power DC Chargers of Major EVSE Manufacturers: Specifications and Applications
The market for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure is growing exponentially due to the dynamics of goals set by different countries regarding electrification. Alongside, due to time constraints, the demand for High-Power DC Chargers has also accelerated. Some of...
Tesla’s Charging Revolution: How Tesla Made EV Charging Efficient
• Tesla has introduced a NACS connector for electric vehicle charging. • With the adoption of the NACS connector and the existing Tesla Superchargers network, Tesla is leading the electric vehicle market. • Other automaker companies are collaborating with Tesla to use...
Charged Up: The Shocking Surge in Global Transformer Prices
• A significant increase in the demand for transformers, including distribution and power transformers, is observed in the global transformer market.• Due to supply chain issues, the lead time of both the power and distribution transformers has increased...
Global Switchgear Market: Unpacking the Surge in Prices
• Owing to a range of factors, demand for switchgear has increased in the global switchgear market post-Covid, which has, in turn, increased the prices of switchgear as well. • The power sector is one of the major drivers of the demand in the global switchgear market....
Sparking a Revolution: Tesla’s NACS Connector Gains Momentum
• Biden Administration has committed nearly USD 24 billion for public charging infrastructure until 2030 to promote electric vehicles. • Tesla NACS connector charges at high speed than other connectors. Tesla released the NACS connector technology in public to...
Highlights of Accelerated Growth and Factors for Top Public EV Chargers Markets in Europe
Countries are accelerating their growth towards achieving carbon neutrality, with some countries much more ahead than others. In Europe, Western European countries are leading the way in public EV charging deployment with four markets currently holding 61% of the...
A Glimpse of Hope: Will the North Sea Deliver Energy Security to Europe?
• The Ukraine war intensified energy security concerns in Europe, in turn pushing countries in the region to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels. • Collectively, they have set a very ambitious target to deploy 120 GW of offshore wind generation capacity by 2030...
Future of Nuclear Energy: Small is the New Big
• In the last decade, major economies moved away from nuclear energy to produce electricity, including Germany and Japan, which was a direct consequence of the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster that took place in 2011. • As the EU aims for net-zero carbon...
Achieving Net Neutrality: More European Countries to Rely on Shore-to-Ship Power
• European countries with high vessel traffic are increasingly moving towards electrification to reduce the emissions from the maritime sector. • The pace of deployment of shore-to-ship power systems is comparatively greater in Northern Europe; however, countries like...
Electrify Your Ride and the Grid: Unleashing the Power of V2G Technology in EV Chargers
• Vehicle to grid technology enables the flow of electricity in both directions, from the grid to the vehicle and from the vehicle to the grid.• V2G technology can store energy, provide energy reserve to the grid in times of high demand and reduce energy costs of EV...
OPS Installed Base in NAM & Europe
OPS installation is on the rise globally as countries prioritize their environmental objectives and seek to minimize the ecological impact of maritime activities. This progressive technology is reshaping port operations worldwide, with a growing number of nations...
Role of Digital Power Transformers in the Modern Energy Landscape
• The development of digital power transformers has ushered in a new era of efficiency and grid optimization in the energy sector, simultaneously providing revenue to the power transformer company.• Digital power transformers provide multiple benefits with remote...
Bridging the Gap Between OPS Installations and Vessel Traffic
• The environmental impact of maritime traffic is examined, focusing on the potential of shore-to-ship power systems to drive sustainability in the industry. • The disparity is unveiled by analyzing vessel traffic data and onshore power supply systems, highlighting...
TenneT’s 2 GW Program to Energize Dutch-German North Sea
• Europe is pushing to become the world’s very first climate-neutral continent by 2050, which is in line with the international commitments made by them.• Under the 2 GW Program, TenneT will build at least 14 HVDC offshore grid connection systems with a transmission...
The EU’s F-Gas Ban Sparks Soaring Demand for SF-6 Alternative Solutions in MV Switchgear
The SF6-alternative switchgear market in Europe is poised for significant growth due to the recent ban imposed by the EU parliament on the sale of SF6 switchgear. SF6 gas, despite its widespread usage, has been found to possess a remarkably high greenhouse warming...
The U.S.’ National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap
The U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap presents a comprehensive blueprint aimed at expediting the generation, processing, transportation, storage, and application of clean hydrogen.[ba_advanced_divider active_element="text" title="Hydrogen Service...
Navigating through Evolving Landscape of Demand Response in the US
• Economies across the globe, specifically advanced economies like the US, are rapidly deploying renewable energy and electric vehicles to meet the international commitments made under the Paris Agreement.• Mature markets in terms of the deployment of demand response...
Growing Interest in Alternative Energy Storage to Benefit Flow Batteries
• The most common types of flow batteries are vanadium redox batteries and zin bromide batteries.• The battery flow technology is not widely deployed which is why there aren’t many suppliers across the globe.• Of all the suppliers available for this technology,...
Change in Priorities to Alter the Market Share of Different Lithium-Ion Chemistries
• The transition is heavily reliant on energy storage solutions, especially the lithium-ion batteries which have gained significant traction in recent years.• LFP batteries have proven to be highly durable, exhibiting excellent thermal stability and enhanced...
V2G Technology: Regional Growth and Market Leaders in Europe, the Asia Pacific, and America
The market for Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology is expanding significantly on a global scale. With over 20 V2G projects in development, the United Kingdom is far ahead of its competitors, which include the Netherlands, Germany, and Japan. In regions with a tendency...
Smart Transformers: Revolutionizing the renewable energy landscape
Most of the installed transformers worldwide consist of conventional transformers, but the global transformer market is expected to move towards smart transformers that are more equipped to accommodate the significant deployment of renewable energy. Smart transformers...
Overview of the European HV Switchgear Market
The High Voltage (HV)* Switchgear market in Europe has rebounded from the pandemic-induced revenue slump in 2021 and is expected to continue growing steadily until 2027.[ba_advanced_divider active_element="text" title="High Voltage Switchgear Service Overview"...
Australian Virtual Power Plant Industry: A Growing Trend
Australia is one of the mature markets of Virtual Power Plants (VPP) across the globe. The market maturity is due to the high proliferation of grid-edge renewables such as solar rooftops and residential battery storage, enabling electric utilities to utilize these...
The EU’s Green Hydrogen Market: A Rising Tide of Investments and Opportunities
• The European Union (EU) is witnessing a surge in investments and initiatives aimed at integrating green hydrogen technologies, driven by the global imperative to combat climate change.• Significant funding has been allocated to support the development of green...
AI Powered VPP and DERMS: Innovations to Resolve Grid Constraints
VPPs have enabled electricity consumers to participate in the electricity market and act as prosumers of electricity that provide services to the electricity grid while meeting their own needs which was otherwise not be possible. It is expected that the UK and Germany...
Overview of the OPS Market in NAM & Europe
In response to the pressing need to combat maritime emissions and meet environmental targets, an increasing number of countries are embracing shore-to-ship power research solutions. This technology enables ships to connect to land-based power sources while docked,...
Embracing the Electric Revolution: Highlights from Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS)
The Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) held in Abu Dhabi, UAE was an extraordinary event that showcased the latest advancements, trends, and challenges in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. With over 50 exhibitors and thousands of attendees, the second...
Key Drivers Instigating MV (Medium Voltage) Switchgear Demand in Middle-East & Africa (MEA)
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) region is poised for remarkable growth in the medium voltage (MV) air-insulated switchgear (AIS) and MV gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) markets. With increasing generation capacity, infrastructure projects, and electricity demand, MEA...