North America Synchronous Condenser Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

North America Synchronous Condenser Market Analysis and Size 

A synchronous condenser or compensator is a motor running without a fixed load. It can generate or consume reactive volt-ampere (VAr) by varying the excitation of its field winding. It can be arranged to take a maximum current with over-excitation of its field winding. The increasing demand for condensers is due to the introduction of solid-state compensation devices, such as the static VAR compensator (SVC) that provides reactive power. Increasing demand for clean energy sources and the rising need for integrated systems in power plants are the major factors driving the market. However, high prices associated with installation and maintenance services are restraining the market's growth. Upsurges in decommissioning aging conventional power generation sources and rising government initiatives to reduce air pollution are estimated to provide market growth opportunities. However, the involvement of sophisticated and time-consuming installation processes creates a challenging environment for market growth.  

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the North America synchronous condenser market is expected to reach a value of USD 1,159,185.00 thousand by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.7% during the forecast period. The North America synchronous condenser market report also comprehensively covers pricing analysis, patent analysis, and technological advancements.     

Market Definition

A synchronous condenser is treated as a DC-excited synchronous motor that adjusts temperature and power according to electric power transmission and smart grid. Synchronous compensators, also called synchronous condensers, are designed to control the voltage level in a network area. They can produce or consume reactive power depending on the value of the excitation current. Synchronous condensers are an alternative to capacitor banks for power-factor correction in power grids.

One main advantage of the synchronous condenser is the amount of reactive power that can be continuously adjusted. The synchronous condenser is developed with advanced techniques to improve the power factor in a static capacitor bank. Synchronous condensers have traditionally been used at distribution and transmission voltage levels to improve stability and maintain voltages within desired limits under changing load conditions and contingency situations. The synchronous condenser consists of a stator and rotor with solid integral pole tips, a cooling system (hydrogen, air, or water), an excitation system, a lubrication oil supply, and a step-up transformer and auxiliary transformer.

A synchronous condenser is a long-standing well-known technology that provides advantages. High system inertia is an inherent feature of a synchronous condenser as it is a rotating machine. The benefit of inertia is improved voltage stiffness, improving the system's overall behavior. Increased short-term overload capability can provide more than two times its rating up to a few seconds, which enhances system support during emergencies or contingencies or even under extreme low voltage contingencies. It remains connected and provides smooth, reliable operation and real short-circuit strength to the grid, improving system stability with weak interconnections and enhancing system protection.

North America synchronous condenser Market Dynamics

This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints, and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail below:

Drivers

• Increasing Demand for Clean Energy Sources

Clean energy is referred to the energy gained from sources without the release of air pollutants. Renewable energy is power generated from sources that are constantly being replenished. Unlike fossil fuels and gas, these renewable energy resources won't run out and include wind and solar energy. However, most green energy sources are renewable. Thus, perfect green clean energy can be called renewable energy sources.

• Growing Need for Integrated Systems In Power Plants

Energy Systems Integration (ESI) coordinates the operation and planning of energy systems to deliver reliable, cost-effective energy services with minimal environmental impact. Such systems involve interaction between energy factors such as electricity, thermal, fuels, water, and transmitters. Thus, ESI is a multidisciplinary area ranging from science, engineering, and technology.

Opportunity

• Rising Government Initiatives To Reduce Air Pollution

Energy consumption has been increasing across the globe due to the rise in electricity demand. Energy production through fossil fuels is responsible for more than one-third of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, which cause pollution and climate change.

Restraints/Challenges

• Higher Prices Associated With Capital and Maintenance

A synchronous condenser is a conventional solution used for decades for regulating power. This type of device comprises AC synchronous motor which can provide continuous reactive power control when used with a suitable automatic exciter. This has led to an upsurge in the usage of such electrical devices over the years.

• Higher Price Volatility of Raw Materials

The synchronous condensers are associated with various components and systems, such as rotors, stators, and cooling systems. These systems are manufactured with aluminum, copper, and stainless steel. Moreover, this system's construction or integration is sophisticated but useful for the power distribution system and high-power transistor modules.

Recent Developments

• In April 2023, Eaton announced the acquisition of a 9% stake in Jiangsu Ryan Electrical Co. Ltd., which manufactures power distribution and sub-transmission transformers in China. This acquisition will help the company to concentrate on electrical products and services. Moreover, it accelerates the company's global distribution, especially in Asia-Pacific.
• In January 2022, Siemens announced signing an agreement with Elering to construct three synchronous condensers at 330 kV junction stations in Estonia by 2024. This agreement helped the company to gain a business of USD 83.5 million and market recognition for synchronous condensers and enhanced the business in Germany.

North America Synchronous Condenser Market Scope

The North America synchronous condenser market is segmented into eight notable segments based on cooling technology, starting method, reactive power rating, end user, type, design, no. of poles, and excitation system type. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meager growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Cooling Technology

• Hydrogen Cooled Synchronous Condenser
• Air-Cooled Synchronous Condenser
• Water Cooled Synchronous Condenser

On the basis of cooling technology, the North America synchronous condenser market is segmented into hydrogen-cooled synchronous condenser, air-cooled synchronous condenser, and water cooled synchronous condenser.

Starting Method

• Static Frequency Convertor
• Pony Motor
• Others

On the basis of starting method, the global synchronous condenser market is segmented into static frequency convertor, pony motor, and others.

Reactive Power Rating

• Above 200 MVAR
• 101-200 MVAR
• 61-100 MVAR
• 31-60 MVAR
• 0-30 MVAR

On the basis of reactive power rating, the global synchronous condenser market is segmented into above 200 MVAR, 101-200 MVAR, 61-100 MVAR, 31-60 MVAR, and 0-30 MVAR.

End User

• Electrical Utilities
• Industrial Sectors

On the basis of end-user, the global synchronous condenser market is segmented into electrical utilities and industrial sector.

Type

• New Synchronous Condenser
• Refurbished Synchronous Condenser

On the basis of type, the global synchronous condenser market is segmented into new synchronous condenser and refurbished synchronous condenser.

No. of Poles

• 4 To 8
• Less Than 4
• More Than 8

On the basis of no. of poles, the global synchronous condenser market is segmented into 4 to 8, less than 4, and more than 8.

Design

• Salient Pole Design
• Cylindrical Rotor Design

On the basis of design, the global synchronous condenser market is segmented into salient pole design and cylindrical rotor design.

Excitation System Type

• Static Excitation
• Brushless Excitation System

On the basis of excitation system type, the global synchronous condenser market is segmented into static excitation and brushless excitation system.

North America Synchronous Condenser Market Regional Analysis/Insights

North America synchronous condenser Market is analyzed, and market size insights and trends are provided by region, cooling technology, starting method, reactive power rating, end user, type, design, no. of poles, and excitation system type as referenced above. 

The countries covered in the North America synchronous condenser market report are U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

The U.S. is expected to dominate in North America as there is a rising need for renewable energy, causing a demand for effective and dependable power transmission and distribution networks.

The region section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and market regulation changes that impact the market's current and future trends. Data points like downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, Porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the region data.   

Competitive Landscape and North America Synchronous Condenser Market Share Analysis

North America synchronous condenser market competitive landscape provides details of the competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, regional presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, and application dominance. The above data points only relate to the companies' focus on the market.

Some of the major players operating in the North America synchronous condenser market are General Electric, ABB, Siemens, Eaton, WEG, Ansaldo Energia, Shanghai Electric Power Generation Equipment Co., Ltd. (A subsidiary of Shanghai Electric), Ingeteam, Hitachi Energy Ltd, Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA, Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc., Baker Hughes Company, Power Systems & Controls, Inc., IDEAL ELECTRIC POWER CO., Doosan Škoda Power, and ANDRITZ among others.

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