Market Trends of Capacitor Industry For Power Electronics
Supercapacitor/EDLC Segment to Register Significant Growth
- Clean and renewable energy storage technologies have been developed due to the energy crisis and environmental damage. The Electrical Double Layer Capacitor (EDLC), often known as a supercapacitor, offers a very high capacitance in a compact form. Because it does not undergo the wear and tear associated with the chemical process, it may store electric energy as an electric field between two conducting plates and perform hundreds of thousands more charge-discharge cycles than batteries. Because of this and its growing application in electric drives, UPS, active filters, traction, and automotive industries have drawn interest to learn more about their peculiarities.
- The exceptional storage capacity of supercapacitors has led to their widespread usage in various applications, including SSDs, LED lamps, electric drives, UPS, traction, and electric cars. Supercapacitors are the sole power source for buses in Shanghai, and they are recharged every third stop in one to two minutes using regenerative braking energy. China has shown the rest of the world that this technology can be used extensively. However, the technology that combines a supercapacitor and battery is more favorable for buses.
- According to IEA, in 2022, 54 thousand electric bus registrations were completed in China and five thousand in Europe. This trend is gradually increasing as oil prices are hiking to prevent air pollution. This growing adoption of EVs will boost the growth of the market for capacitors in power electronics during the forecast period.
- Supercapacitors are utilized in radio tuners, mobile phones, laptop memory, and other electronic equipment. They are used in situations like LED flash units when a brief power surge is necessary.
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Asia-Pacific to Hold a Significant Market Share
- The Asia-Pacific region is one of the most important markets for capacitors in power electronics applications. The popularity of EVs is growing, and China is regarded as one of the most dominant adopters of electric vehicles. The country's 13th Five-Year Plan promotes the development of green transportation solutions, such as hybrid and electric cars, for advancements in the country's transportation sector.
- China's electric cars are reached the 20% nationwide penetration goal in 2022, well ahead of the Chinese government's 2025 forecast, due to new models by dozens of competitors attracting new buyers and encouraging owners to switch to electric vehicles.
- Capacitors in power electronics applications are expected to benefit significantly from the government's growing interest in expanding electric distribution networks throughout India. To encourage the use of e-2W, the demand incentive under the FAME-II plan was raised from INR 10,000 (USD 119.67)/KWh to INR 15,000 (USD 179.51)/KWh with a ceiling increase from 20% to 40% of vehicle cost. Additionally, after March 31, 2022, phase II of the FAME-India Scheme was extended for an additional two years. This strategy was developed to provide more economical, environment-friendly transportation, strengthen national fuel security, and help India's car sector take the lead in global manufacturing.
- The region is witnessing an increase in market investments. For instance, in February 2024, Keltron, partnered with the Indian Space Research Organisation, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art supercapacitor manufacturing plant in Kannur. This move signifies a major advancement in energy storage technology. The facility, backed by a INR 42 crore investment, not only boasts exceptional energy storage capabilities but also propels India to the forefront of cutting-edge capacitor technology.
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