Rampant Industrialization Powers the HVDC Transmission Market

The HVDC transmission market generated about a value of USD 11.3 billion in 2023. The industry will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% and touch USD 16.4 billion by 2030. This has a lot to do with the growing demand for electricity at a global level, gradual shift toward renewable energy sources, initiatives of the government for grid development, and tech progressions in T&D.

Of late, a major trend in the sector has been the fast progression in the VSC tech. HVDC systems based on it offers improved control, reliability, and competence, which makes them textbook for grid modernization and the incorporation of renewable energy sources. 

APAC HVDC transmission market is the leader of the pack, with 50% share, in 2023, because the region is developing at a fast pace and mounting economically too. This is itself because of a high awareness of manufacturing plants of several industries, as well as aerospace, chemicals, electronics, automotive, and general heavy engineering. 

The main drivers for the regional industry are the tax breaks, lower labor costs, and other industry-friendly laws, which decrease the cost of the formed goods for customers.

On the basis of project type, the point-to-point has the largest share. These projects are employed when a lot of power requirements to be sent amid two converter stations. As a result of their reliability in conveying heavy power loads, bipolar designs in point-to-point transmission have seen a key growth in acceptance in the APAC region recently. Additional factor powering the industry expansion in this category is the increasing importance of European nations on the usage of renewable energy and the subsequent need for effective energy transmission.

It is because of the rampant industrialization all over the world and the growing electricity industry, the demand for HVDC transmission systems is on the rise. This trend will continue in the years to come as well.

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Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries Market Will Reach USD 759.4 Million by 2030

In 2023, the market for vanadium redox flow batteries witnessed an approximate revenue of USD 401.2 million. Projected into the forecast period from 2024 to 2030, the market is anticipated to exhibit a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.7%, ultimately reaching a valuation of USD 759.4 million by the end of 2030.

This can be credited to the rising need for vanadium redox flow (VRF) batteries for microgrids and several sectors, the growing requirement for reliable power backup, and the growing trend of their addition to renewable power sources.

The heat and electricity sectors are the highest emitters of greenhouse gases presently, which is why they are making changes to lessen their releases. Thus, the industry for VRFBs will grow as the demand for carbon-neutral electricity surges, as they work even during severe weather. Also, their dependability and long-duration storage make them appropriate for addition with microgrids, even for isolated areas and those that do not have any grid connectivity.

The automotive category, within the end-user category, holds a substantial market share owing to the increasing need for rechargeable batteries in both traditional and electric vehicles. Governments worldwide are actively endorsing electric vehicles (EVs) by implementing short-term sales targets and offering financial incentives. India, for instance, has set an ambitious target of selling 50 million EVs by 2030. The surge in demand for rechargeable batteries is particularly driven by electric and hybrid vehicles, which possess the capability for rapid and cost-effective self-recharging with reduced power consumption.

The trouble of shifting from fossil fuels to low-carbon power sources is worsened by the increasing power consumption. New low-carbon power must target to replace the present fossil fuels in the energy mix while meeting the growing need for heat and electricity.

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, accounting for approximately 50% of the market share in 2023, stands as the most prominent, primarily driven by the escalating concerns regarding carbon emissions and the growing dependence on electricity. Developing nations within the region are consistently striving to enhance industrial operations to mitigate carbon emissions.

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