Global Medium Voltage Electric Drives Market Trends

Market Trends of Global Medium Voltage Electric Drives Industry

Demand for AC Drives is on the Rise

• To reduce the dependence of raw materials and many other components on other countries, companies in the global medium voltage AC drive market rely on local manufacturing capacity. Manufacturers are adopting emergency response plans to accommodate changing consumer patterns and demand after coronavirus infection rates have declined in some countries.
• Companies introduce mergers and acquisitions and new product innovations to increase the value of their products. They maintain a consistent product supply to ensure business continuity. For instance, in September 2021, Danfoss Drives, a frontrunner in AC drives technology, has expanded its medium-voltage solutions portfolio with the brand new VACON a thousand medium-voltage force.
• Further, medium voltage AC drives save capital and operating costs compared to similar solutions, but consumers must choose the right drive for various end applications. Recognizing this gap, US-based industrial automation and information technology provider Rockwell Automation, Inc. is expanding its portfolio of general-purpose and specialty medium-voltage AC drives.
• Similarly, ABB Limited offers medium voltage drives for chemical, oil, and gas industries for more profitability and performance. As observed in chemical, oil, and gas applications, ABB medium voltage drives were designed to ensure an extended lifetime in harsh environments. ABB`s medium voltage drives can perform without an encoder, lowering maintenance costs and ensuring excessive availability.
• Asia will experience the largest increase in investment in medium voltage drives in major regions during the forecast period. Emerging markets with continued demand for new infrastructure and middle-class growth with strong consumer potential provide a solid foundation for long-term growth in the medium-voltage AC drive market.

Asia Pacific to Witness Major Growth in Medium Voltage Drives

• Medium voltage drives used to monitor motor speeds have gained significant traction due to their ability to optimize energy consumption in various regional industries such as power generation, metal mining, oil & gas and more. The popularity of medium voltage drives and energy efficiency extends motor life and reduces motor maintenance by allowing distributed use throughout the life cycle and avoiding continuous use between them.
• Rapid advances in technology have made drives widely accepted in multiple industries. Progress is focused on high reliability and reduction of energy costs. This could reduce energy consumption per square foot by 30-40% when an engine drive system is installed in a commercial building. In addition, advanced, modern drives integrate network and diagnostic capabilities to improve performance and productivity.
• Furthermore, increasing expansion activity in China's energy sector is expected to create considerable demand for voltage drives in the region. China's National Energy Administration stated that there are already 19.23 gigawatts of pumped hydro capacity in China and another 30 gigawatts (GW) under construction and aims to account for 50% of its electricity generation by 2025. This is expected to fuel the demand for VFDs over the forecast period.
• Companies in the region are also focsuing on innovating new products as part of the business expansion. Recently, Bergen release medium voltage electric drivers in collabortion with it partner Nancal Electric in India. For more than 35 years, Bergen has delivered a robust medium and a wide range of services in the diversified areas of Electronic Manufacturing, Renewable Energy (Solar), LED solutions, Power Electronics, Healthcare, Utilities, Plant set-up, and Technical consultancy.
• Further, in Spetember 2021, Siemens released Sinamics software for medium voltage drives to protect plants, techniques, appliances, and networks against cyber threats. It is necessary to implement and continuously maintain a state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Siemens' products and solutions include one element of such a concept.
• In addition, increasing demand for energy-efficient equipment and supportive government programs is expected to drive the Asia-Pacific AC drive market. Preferred government policies and regulations focused on the development of the manufacturing industry, the growing demand for energy in the region due to the increasing population and per capita disposable income, and the growing concern about energy optimization are some key factors to support the regional market growth.