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APAC Automation and Software Solutions for Power Industry
Frost & Sullivan, Dec 2009, Pages: 135
This research service deals with the study of automation and software solutions market for the power industry in Asia Pacific. The study focuses on various automation products (e.g. PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA, and RTOS) and provides qualitative analysis on the various drivers and restraints that are aiding and prohibiting the growth of this market, respectively. It also provides market forecast, technology trend and competitive landscape. The major countries covered in the RS are Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, The Philippines, Australia & New Zealand. Automation manufacturers and distributors will find the information most useful to strategize their business.
This Frost & Sullivan research service titled APAC Automation and Software Solutions for Power Industry provides an insight on various automation and software solution products in the power industry. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following technologies: programmable logic controller (PLC), distributed control system, (DCS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), human-machine interface, (HMI) and real-time optimization and simulation (RTOS).
Power Deficits and Tight Environmental Legislations Fuel Growth in the Asia Pacific Automation and Software Solutions for the Power Industry
Prospects for the Asia Pacific automation and software solutions for power industry look buoyant due to fast-paced technological advancement, stringent environmental regulations, and substantial power deficit. As countries such as The Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam are facing deficits in power supply, more power plants are expected to be built in the near future to meet escalating demands. Concerted efforts by the government in Vietnam have made the country a popular destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). Rapid development in the industrial sector and urbanization resulting from the massive inflow of FDI into the Asia Pacific region have increased the demand for power drastically, from both industrial and consumer sectors. Economic growth expected after the recent downturn in the Asia Pacific will continue to invigorate the automation and software market. In line with the objectives of the Kyoto Protocol, countries in the region are committed to the reduction of greenhouse gasses to combat global warming. Numerous generation plants in the Asia Pacific are outmoded, inefficient, and emit high levels of carbon. Environmental regulations require these plants to upgrade their systems and ratchet down emission levels. 'The gravitation toward green energy sources such as geothermal, wind, solar, and biomass energy is triggering the installation of automation control systems,' notes the analyst of this research service. 'Governments are encouraging captive power plants to run on green energy sources by providing financing supports or allowing owners to sell part of the electricity.'
Although the outlook for the market is bright, there are some impediments clouding the market landscape. The global financial crises and political instability have deterred investments in power generation plants in the Asia Pacific, posing a challenge for vendors in the region. The low availability of credit coupled with the fact that power plant projects require large amount of capital investment pose a substantial restraint. Political instability and red tape also create hindrances to government investment and FDI in countries in the Asia Pacific.
In this competitive space, progressive technology innovation will enable vendors to manage product life cycles for customers and create continuous retrofit opportunities. End users are very apprehensive about shifting to new-generation automation systems as they are comfortable with the legacy system and are not aware of the benefits of latest technology. Besides, concerns over the additional expenditure and the performance uncertainties surrounding the new system generally prevent end users from making a purchasing decision. Automation suppliers must educate vendors on the tangible benefits of these systems. This can be achieved through various marketing campaigns, journals, and exhibitions. These campaigns are likely to help carve out a clear migration path from existing systems to the latest available technology. 'Power automation vendors need to be flexible towards adopting the latest technologies' says the analyst. 'As end users are always hesitant to shift from existing legacy systems, vendors need to be proactive and patient in educating end users about the latest technologies.'
Technologies
The following technologies covered in this research:
- Programmable logic controller (PLC)
- Distributed control system (DCS)
- Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
- Human-machine interface (HMI)
- Real-time optimization and simulation (RTOS)
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