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SUMMER TRAINING REPORT

On

PROSPECTS OF TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION


EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING IN INDIA
Exploring the Business Opportunity in Manufacturing Sector
At

Feedback Infrastructure Services Private Limited

JUNE-JULY, 2012
Under the Guidance of

Mr. ANURAG RAIZADA

Mr. J. S. S. RAO

Principal Consultant, Energy Division

Principal Director

Feedback Infrastructure Services Private Ltd.

National Power Training Institute

Prepared By

ABHINAV GUPTA
Roll No. 1120812182
MBA - Power Management, Batch: 2011-13

NATIONAL POWER TRAINING INSTITUTE (NPTI), Faridabad


Submitted to

MAHARISHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY, ROHTAK

DECLARATION
I, ABHINAV GUPTA, Roll No. 1120812182, student of MBA-Power Management (2011-13)
at National Power Training Institute (NPTI), Faridabad hereby declare that the Summer Training
Report entitled
PROSPECTS OF TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURING IN INDIA
is an original work and the same has not been submitted to any other institute for the award of
any other degree.
A Seminar presentation of the Training Report was made on 29th August, 2012 and the
suggestions as approved by the faculty were duly incorporated.

Presentation In-Charge

Signature of the Candidate

(Faculty)

Countersigned
Director/Principal of the Institute

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Its my immense pleasure to present this report under the subject of Prospects of Transmission
& Distribution Equipment Manufacturing in India. I take this opportunity to express my
gratitude to the people who have been instrumental in the successful completion of the project.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Devtosh Chaturvedi, Director, Energy
Division and Mr. Anurag Raizada, Principal Consultant, Energy Division of Feedback
Infrastructure Services Private Limited for giving me an opportunity to work under their
guidance and a rare chance to work on a prominent project.
I would like to express my heartiest thanks to Mr. Dilip Behera, Consultant, Energy Division,
Feedback Infrastructure Services Private Limited for giving me a chance to work with him,
providing me with the necessary resources, ideas and facilitating me in this project.
I am also thankful to Mr. J.S.S. Rao, Principal Director, CAMPS (NPTI); Mr. S.K. Chaudhary,
Principal Director, CAMPS; Mrs. Manju Mam, Dy. Director, NPTI; Mrs. Indu Maheshwari, Dy.
Director, NPTI; for arranging my summer internship at Feedback Infrastructure Services Private
Limited. Its my privilege to have Mr. J.S.S. Rao, Principal Director, CAMPS (NPTI) as my
internal project guide. He has been a constant source of motivation and guidance throughout
the course of my internship.
I also extend my thanks to all the faculties and my batch mates in CAMPS (NPTI), for their
support and guidance throughout the course of internship.

ABHINAV GUPTA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
CERTIFICATE FROM INDUSTRY
DECLARATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES
ABBREVIATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
Transmission & Distribution Equipment Industry
Problem Statement
Objective
Organization Profile
LITERATURE REVIEW AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Literature Survey
Research Methodology
SCENARIO OF POWER SECTOR IN INDIA
Indian Power Sector
Power Sector Performance in 11th Plan
Capacity Addition: Generation
Transmission System in India
Capacity Addition: Transmission Lines
Capacity Addition: EHV Substations
Performance of Distribution Sector
Technological Development
Transmission & Distribution Sector in 12th Plan
Envisaged Growth in 12th Plan
Addition of Transmission Lines
Addition of Substations
Development of National Grid: Inter-State Transmission Capacity
Growth of Distribution Business
INDIAN ELECTRICAL T&D EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY
Industry Scenario
Cable & Conductor
Cable
Types of Cable
Conductor
Types of Conductor
Competitor Analysis
Financial Analysis
Industry Performance
Market Prospects
Transmission Tower
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Competitor Analysis
Financial Analysis
Industry Performance
Market Prospects
Switchgear & Control Instruments
Constituents of Switchgear
Competitor Analysis
Financial Analysis
Industry Performance
Demand Segments
Market Prospects
Transformer
Major Components of Transformer
Market Analysis
Competitor Analysis
Financial Analysis
Growth in Market Size
Prospective Clients
Business Risk
Energy Meter
Types of Energy Meter
Competitor Analysis
Industry Performance
Market Prospects
CHALLENGES AND ISSUES
Increasing Imports: A Major Challenge
Critical Issues
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Business Opportunities
Cables
Conductors
Transmission Towers
Switchgears & Controls
Transformers
Energy Meters
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES
ANNEXURE - I
ANNEXURE II

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LIST OF FIGURES
NAME OF FIGURE
Figure 1: Per Capita Yearly Electricity Consumption
Figure 1: Trend in Transmission Line Growth
Figure 2: Voltage Segmentation in Growth of Transmission Lines
Figure 3: Trend in Substation Capacity Growth
Figure 4: Voltage Segmentation in Growth of Substation Capacity
Figure 5: AT&C Loss: Past Performance and Future Expectations
Figure 6: Infrastructure Addition in 11th Plan
Figure 7: Structure of T&D Network Planning
Figure 8: Sourcing of Financial Investment
Figure 9: Transmission Line Length (Ckm): Share of Voltage Level in Different Plans
Figure 10: Substation Capacity (MVA): Share of Voltage Level in Different Plans
Figure 11: Cumulative Growth of Inter-State Transmission Capacity (MW)
Figure 12: Growth of T&D Lines below 66 kV
Figure 13: Growth of (All) T&D Equipments Industry in India
Figure 14: Growth of Major T&D Equipments in India
Figure 15: Cable
Figure 16: Cross Sectional View of Three Core Belted Cable
Figure 17: Aluminum Conductor
Figure 18: ACSR Conductor
Figure 19: Cable Industry: Past Performance and Expected Market Size
Figure 20: Conductor Industry: Past Performance and Expected Market Size
Figure 21: Cable & Conductor: Export Trend
Figure 22: Transmission Tower
Figure 23: Waist Type Tower
Figure 24: Double Circuit Tower
Figure 25: Steel Tubular Pole
Figure 26: Guyed-V Tower
Figure 27: Tower Industry: Past Performance and Expected Market Size
Figure 28: Switchgear: Circuit Breaker
Figure 29: Oil Circuit Breaker
Figure 30: Voltage Circuit Breaker
Figure 31: Gas Circuit Breaker
Figure 32: Current Transformer
Figure 33: Voltage Transformer
Figure 34: Export of Switchgear Instruments
Figure 35: Switchgear Industry: Past Performance and Expected Market Size
Figure 36: Transformer
Figure 37: Transformer Windings
Figure 38: Core
Figure 39: Conservator Tank
Figure 40: Radiator
Figure 41: Buchholz Relay
Figure 42: Bushings
Figure 43: Demand Drivers fo Transformer
Figure 44: Transformer Industry: Past Performance and Expected Market Size

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Figure 45: Energy Meter


Figure 46: Electromechanical Meter
Figure 47: Electronic Meter
Figure 48: HTMD Meter
Figure 49: Apex Meters
Figure 50: LTCT Meter
Figure 51: LT Whole Current Meter
Figure 52: Prepaid Meter
Figure 53: Running Cycle of Prepaid Meter
Figure 54: Export of Electrical Meters
Figure 55: Metering Industry: Past Performance and Expected Market Size
Figure 56: CHINA: Import Trend of Electrical Equipments
Figure 57: KOREA: Import Trend of Electrical Equipments

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LIST OF TABLES
NAME OF TABLE
Table 1: Snapshot: Indian Power Sector
Table 1: Planwise Generation Capacity Addition
Table 2: Growth of Transmission Lines (Ckm)
Table 3: Growth of Substation Capacity (MVA)
Table 4: 12th Plan: Investment Layout in Power Sector
Table 5: Planned addition of Transmission Lines (Ckm) in 12th Plan (2012-2017)
Table 6: Planned Addition of Substation Capacity in 12th Plan (2012-2017)
Table 7: Distribution Sector: Network Enhancement in 12th Plan
Table 8: AT&C Losses: Projected Performance
Table 9: Transmission & Distribution Equipments
Table 10: Sterlite Technologies Limited
Table 11: JSK Industries Pvt. Limited
Table 12: Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited
Table 13: Deepak Cables (India) Limited
Table 14: KEC International
Table 15: Competitor Performance
Table 16: Performance of Cable & Transmission Line Industry
Table 17: Strategic Analysis
Table 18: Voltage Segmentation of Power System
Table 19: Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited
Table 20: IVRCL
Table 21: KEC International
Table 22: Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited
Table 23: Jyoti Structures Limited
Table 24: Gammon India Ltd
Table 25: Unitech Power Transmission Ltd
Table 26: Aster Private Ltd
Table 27: Man Structurals Pvt. Ltd
Table 28: Competitor Performance

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Table 29: Performance of Transmission Line Industry


Table 30: Strategic Analysis
Table 31: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Table 32: Siemens India Limited
Table 33: ABB Limited
Table 34: Crompton Greaves Limited
Table 35: Alstom (Areva) T&D India Limited
Table 36: Biecco Lawrie Limited
Table 37: Jyoti Limited
Table 38: Vishal Transformers & Switchgears (P) Ltd
Table 39: Heptacare Power Industries Pvt. Limited
Table 40: Hivoltrans Electricals Pvt. Ltd
Table 41: Kappa Electricals
Table 42: Competitor Performance
Table 43: Performance of Switchgear Industry
Table 44: Strategic Analysis
Table 45: Types of Transformer
Table 46: Transformer: Domestic Demand Vs Supply
Table 47: Performance of Transformer Industry
Table 48: Transformer: Demand Creators
Table 49: Transformer Exports from India
Table 50: Transformer Industry: Prominent Players
Table 51: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Table 52: Siemens India Limited
Table 53: ABB Limited
Table 54: Crompton Greaves Limited
Table 55: Alstom (Areva) T&D India Limited
Table 56: Transformers & Rectifiers
Table 57: Vijai Electricals
Table 58: Voltamp
Table 59: Bharat Bijlee
Table 60: EMCO
Table 61: Competitor Analysis
Table 62: Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd
Table 63: Secure Meters Limited
Table 64: L&T Limited (Electrical & Automation Division)
Table 65: ECE Industries Limited
Table 66: HPL Metering Pvt. Ltd
Table 67: Capital Power Systems Ltd
Table 68: Performance of Metering Industry
Table 69: Strategic Analysis

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ABBREVIATIONS
ABC

Areal Bunched Conductor

IPTC

ACA
ACAR

Additional Central Assistance


Aluminum Core Alloy Reinforced

IS
ISTS

Independent Power Transmission


Company
Indian Standard
Interstate Transmission System

ACS

Average Cost of Supply

I-STS

Intra-State Transmission System

ACSR

Aluminum Core Steel Reinforced

JV

Joint Venture

AMR

Automatic Meter Reading

kV

Kilo Volt

ARR

kWh

Kilowatt Hour

LCD

Liquid Crystal Display

ATO

Average revenue Realized


Aggregate Technical & Commercial
Losses
Annual Turn Over

LTCT

Low Tension Current Transformer

CAGR

Compound Annual Growth Rate

LV

Low Voltage

CEA

Central Electricity Authority

MCB

Miniature Circuit Breaker

Ckm

Circuit Kilometer

MCCB

Molded Case Circuit Breaker

CRGO

Cold Rolled Grain Oriented

MV

Medium Voltage

CT

Current Transformer

MVA

Mega Volt Ampere

CTU

Central Transmission Utility

MW

Mega Watt

CVD

Counter Veiling Duty

OCB

Oil Circuit Breaker

DISCOM

Distribution Company

PGCIL

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

DT

Distribution Transformer

R&D

Research & Development

ED

Energy Division

R-APDRP

Restructured-APDRD

EE

Electrical Equipment

RGGVY

Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojna

EHV

Extra High Voltage

RoW

Right of Way

EPC

Engineering, Procurement, Construction

SAD

EU

European Union

SCADA

FY

Financial Year

SEB

Special Additional Duty


Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition
System
State Electricity Board

FYP

Five Year Plan

STU

State Transmission Utility

GENCO

Generation Company

T&D

Transmission & Distribution

GIS

Gas Insulated Switchgear

ToD

Time of Day

HCTC

High Capacity Transmission Corridor

TRANSCO

Transmission Company

HTMD

High Tension Maximum Demand

UHV

Ultra High Voltage

HVAC

High Voltage Alternating Current

VCB

Vacuum Circuit Breaker

HVDC

High Voltage Direct Current

VT

Voltage Transformer

HVDS

High Voltage Distribution System


Indian Electrical Equipment
Manufacturing Association
Indian Rupees

WC

Whole Current

XLPE

Cross Link Poly Ethylene

YoY

Year on Year

AT&C

IEEMA
INR

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Indian Power Sector has witnessed the robust growth during the 11th Five Year Plan. Power
generation capacity of 53,000 MW has been added in 11th Plan which is ever highest among any
five year plan. The focus of investments in the Indian Power Sector has typically been on the
generation segment, while the importance of Transmission and Distribution segment has always
been undervalued. During 11th Plan, about 55% of total investment in the power sector was in the
generation segment, 15% in transmission and 30% in distribution. This investment pattern needs
to be revised. Investment in the generation, transmission and distribution segments should ideally
be in the ratio of 2:1:2. During the 12th plan, 47% of the total investment in the sector has been
earmarked for the generation segment while the rest has been reserved for T&D and other
segments. Power transmission is the backbone of whole power system for any country. To
transmit more power from one end to another, even more robust and reliable network is required.
In India, voltage level at 220 kV and above is used for long distance power transfer. In the 11 th
Plan, focus has been to shift the operating transmission voltage level from 220 kV & 400 kV
towards 765 kV. Initial efforts in 1200 kV segment has also been made successfully. HVDC
transmission has emerged as more convenient way to transmit power for distance more than 8001000 km. Accordingly, availability of equipments of suitable voltage level have become prime
need of the time for the further development. Indian T&D equipment industry has grown faster
in 2009-10 and 2010-11 as compared to 2007-08 and 2008-09. It reflects high degree of
correlation between generation capacity addition activity and corresponding enhancement of
transmission & Distribution system.
In this development, now the importance of T&D manufacturing industry can not be subdued.
Balance between demand and; timely & cost effective supply of equipment affects the growth of
transmission & distribution network and hence connectivity between generator and the end
consumer. Today countrys major T&D equipment market has crossed the mark of INR 64,000
Crore. Indian T&D manufacturing industry comprises a mixture of around four hundred; Power,
Distribution and instrument transformer manufacturers, one hundred fifty switchgear
manufacturers, fifty energy meter manufacturers, seventy capacitor manufacturers, one hundred
fifty cable manufacturers and approx fifty insulator manufacturers.

Overall, Indian T&D equipment manufacturing industry is able to cater the domestic demand.
Additionally, industry exports various kinds of equipments to the foreign market. This portfolio
especially comprises small & medium; power and distribution transformers, switchgears,
conductors etc. Import portfolio includes EHV cables, large transformers electric rotating
machines etc.
Although this industry is flooded with more than one thousand manufacturers yet most of the
market share is held by a few leading multinational players. It is mainly because of poor
attention on Research and Development to explore new technologies. Today, in spite of being
one of the largest markets in the world; domestic manufacturers are not able to fulfill countrys
demand of equipments. In order to become self dependent, Indian Government has Vision 2022
set for Indian Electrical Equipment Industry to make India the country of choice for the
production of electrical equipment and reach an output of INR 5 Lakh Crore by balancing
exports and imports. To achieve the vision, concerted efforts by all stakeholders including
government, industry and industry association, needs to be deployed.
According to Indian Electrical Equipment Manufacturing Association (IEEMA) which consists
95% of Indian Manufacturing Companies; performance of industry has remained average
compared to last year. Cable and Energy Meter industry has been able to lead the industry in
2011-12.

Cables

Market Size in 2011-12


(INR Crore)
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25.7%

14.5%

Conductors

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4.3%

5.9%

Transmission Towers

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-5.2%

6.4%

Switchgears

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-2.4%

7.9%

Transformers

12,498

1.2%

5.5%

Capacitors

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-1.8%

10.8%

Energy Meters

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6.1%

5.8%

Rotating Machines

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1%

5.5%

Equipment Category

Growth in 2011-12 (YoY)

CAGR (11th Plan)

Although Year on Year (YoY) basis, growth rate at 6.6% in 2011-12 half as compared to 13.7%
in 2010-11 yet over the last five years industry size has increased at a CAGR of 8.5%. It is a sign
of long term growth of the equipment industry.
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CHAPTER - 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Transmission & Distribution Equipment Industry
The process of power generation and its eventual transmission and distribution (T&D) can be
compared to the process by which food grains are supplied to cities from the places where they
are produced and stored. Even if the warehouses are full with food grains, the transport
infrastructure should be in good condition for the food grains to reach the end-users. If transport
infrastructure is inefficient and inadequate, it not only results in to supply shortage but also leads
to wastage during transport. In case of power, generation capacity is the warehouse and T&D
infrastructure plays the role of transport facility.
Considering the rapidly increasing demand of power in country, massive generation capacity is
planned to fulfill this demand. At the same time, huge investment is required in building up the
T&D infrastructure so as to ensure efficient supply of power. The power transmission and
distribution equipment industry is a critical part of the Indian power sector. Power generation is
key growth-driver for the equipment manufacturing industry.
In India, power transmission equipment companies include those who manufacture transmission
lines and towers, substations, equipments like transformers, reactors and electrical equipments
like electrical meters and metering solutions. Indian T&D equipment market is fragmented. It is
characterized by the presence of a number of small and medium enterprises yet some major
players dominate the market share. These companies do their business through different routes
available in the market. In an EPC contract route, the EPC contractor (EPCC) agrees to deliver a
completely commissioned plant to the owner for an agreed amount. This is just as a builder who
hands over the keys of a fully furnished flat to a purchaser. Transmission equipment companies
that are in the business of setting up transmission lines and towers; and substations follow the
EPC route wherein they take up turnkey projects. Companies that deal in manufacturing
transformers and electric meters, directly sell them to Power Grid Corp (PGCIL), State
Electricity Boards (SEBs) and other private distribution companies.

1.2 Problem Statement


The electrical T&D equipment industry in India has a long history. Clocked at 6.6% growth in
the FY 2011-12, it covers over 1,500 units of varying sizes, amounting for an annual turnover of
about INR 64,000 Crores. It amounts for more than INR 20,000 Crores of annual exports and
above INR 32,000 Crores of annual imports; it has a negative trade balance which has been
increasing in recent times.
In spite of increasing imports, this industry has a very good potential for domestic as well as
export market in most of the developing and some of the developed countries. But matter is the
correct assessment of the market and selection of right equipment segment to enter in the
manufacturing business.

1.3 Objective
The objective of this report is as under
i) Analyzing the performance of Indian Electrical T&D equipment industry during last five to
ten years and current status.
ii) Analyzing the prospects and growth drivers of T&D equipment industry in next five to ten
years in India.
iii) Identification of equipment segment and exploring the business opportunity for a new entrant
in the market.

1.4 Organization Profile


Feedback Infrastructure Services Private Limited, more commonly known as Feedback Infra, is a
leading professional and technical services company in the infrastructure sector in India. From
concept to commissioning, Company offers an integrated suite of services across all sectors of
infrastructure.
Headquartered in Gurgaon, Feedback Infra has 5 regional offices and 70 project offices
nationally. Besides India, Feedback has projects in Afghanistan, Africa, Australia, Bangladesh,
Bhutan, Europe, Indonesia, Malaysia, Middle East, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Syria.

Feedback Infra is enabled by a large pool of multidisciplinary experts; cutting-edge functional


and domain knowledge; an all-India network of offices; and a strong shareholding L&T,
IDFC, and HDFC.
The Various sectors are Transportation & Logistics, Energy, Housing & Townships, Commercial
Infrastructure, Industrial Infrastructure, Water & Sanitation, Retail & Entertainment, Healthcare,
Hospitality, Urban Development and Special Economic Zones
Feedback is presently working on more than 35,000 MW of new power generation capacity;
20,000 km of National and State Highways; 100,000 acres of real estate development and a
building area of more than 22 million square feet.
Energy Division (ED) is an integral part of the energy and fuel landscape in India, handholding
utilities through the reform and re-structuring process and introducing and guiding private
investments in the sector. From, identifying and evaluating business opportunities, structuring of
projects, representing the clients in the financial and power markets, providing implementation
support and performance management capabilities, Feedback Infra has built valuable
relationships with utilities; Indian and global energy majors and with individual captive plants.
Its services range from policy framework creation addressing sectoral issues, to project-driven
customized services meeting specific needs of the client.
In generation, Energy Division (ED) offers coal and IPP entry strategies, tariff studies, project
structuring, business plans and long-term fuel strategy procurement.
In transmission, ED offers transmission service agreements, cost of service, energy accounting at
the SLDC level, merit and UI trade analysis and grid support changes.
In distribution, the division conducts the valuation of an existing business, a go-no-go analysis,
set up distribution franchisees, offer tariff rationalization, ways to enhance revenues, reduce
T&D losses and costs of service.
In the regulatory area, ED assists with the ARR filings, review of regulations and regulatory
comparison, open access regulations and PPA renegotiations.

In the renewable area, ED provides strategic advisory services through the entire project cycle from site evaluation to post commissioning support; including assessment of business models,
technology issues, policy and regulatory factors.
In the energy efficiency space, ED enjoys a strong domestic and an evolving international
presence. As a Grade-II ESCO, it goes beyond providing traditional advisory or engineering
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In the information technology space, ED is a leader in providing IT solutions to the Power
Distribution utilities and has undertaken IT assisted performance improvement for utilities across
the country. The Division is also moving into the Smart Grid arena with international
accreditations under its belt.

CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE REVIEW AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 Literature Survey
The global electrical equipment industry consists of the following two segments:
i) Global heavy electrical equipment market power generating equipment, including wind
turbines, and other heavy electrical equipments such as power turbines, heavy electrical
machinery intended for fixed-use and large electrical systems.
ii) Global electrical components and equipment market electric power cables, transformers
and electrical switchgear, transmission line towers, etc.
The global EE market is expected to increase from more than US$ 3 trillion (2008-15) to US$
6.8 trillion (2016-30). This translates into ~2% CAGR over the long term. Asia-Pacific and
Europe together account for more than 70% of the global market, with Asia- Pacifics share
being 45%. This region is expected to see the strongest demand in future due to the regions
strong expected economic growth rates.
Globally, growth rates have been less-than-impressive in recent years in the electrical equipment
market, but there is scope for expansion in certain geographical areas, such as the emerging
markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Robust economic growth in emerging countries such as China
and India, combined with rapid urbanization and strong growth in fixed investment spending in
these countries, is expected to boost the demand for electrical equipment in these countries.
A period of deregulation is being witnessed in the power sectors of most countries, with an
increase in the number of independent power distributors and operators who are capable of
supplying services at different points in the power sector value chain. In developed countries,
rising ecological concerns and investment in alternative sources of power generation should
benefit the heavy electric power equipment segment such as the wind turbines.
Global trade in EE products accounts for 3% of the overall trade. While global trade has grown
at 5.2% CAGR (2006-10), while trade in EE has grown by 5.8% over the same period, thus
increasing its share in the global trade. Global trade in EE has reached US$ 453 billion in 2010,
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with China being the leading exporter of electrical equipment with over 15 percent share. India
accounts for less than 1% of the total share of exports. USA and China are the largest import
markets in the world for EE. India imports 2% of total EE trade of the world. India has a trade
deficit in EE trade, with imports higher than exports, consistently for the last many years.
Switchgears and rotating machines together cover ~36% of the trade market. China is the leading
exporter in rotating machines as well as transformers with more than 16% share, while India has
less than 2% share in global trade of these products. US is the largest importer of rotating
machines as well as transformers. China dominates trade in most of these product segments.
Segments such as rotating machines, transformers, lamps, cables are dominated by China with
double digit shares in global trade. Countries like Japan, US and Germany dominate trade in a
few segments like switchgears, insulators, capacitors etc.

2.2 Research Methodology


The project is based on the basic concept of research methodology. The following concepts are
directly or indirectly used while dong this project.
Collection of Data
Secondary source of data collection has been adopted. Sources of data have been the companies
websites and different commercial & ministry websites.
Population
Prominent players in the manufacturing sector have been chosen from the population mean.
Analysis Pattern
Comparative analysis of different companies has been carried out.

CHAPTER - 3
SCENARIO OF POWER SECTOR IN INDIA
3.1 Indian Power Sector
Indian power sector has witnessed a rapid growth in all verticals i.e. generation, transmission and
distribution. Generation sector which saw the fastest growth during last five years was followed
by transmission capability enhancement. On the third dimension, distribution sector has now
achieved the pace of reforms especially in last five years. Corrective measures taken after
economic crisis of 1991, whole power sector has proved to be a great opportunity; especially for
private players.
Table 70: Snapshot: Indian Power Sector
Area
Population

32.8 Lakh sq km
(Census 2011)

Per Capita Electricity


Consumption

(2010-11)

Installed Generation
Capacity

205,340 MW
(June 2012)

Installed Transmission
Capacity

(May 2012)

Unbundled Discoms
(2000-11)
Average AT&C Losses
(2009-10)
Electrified Villages
Up to 11th Plan
Source: CEA, Planning Commission

1.21 Billion
814 kWh per annum
Thermal: 136,436 MW
Hydro: 39,291 MW
Nuclear: 4,780 MW
RES: 24,833 MW
Transmission Line Length
Total: 270,873 ckm
500 kV HVDC: 9,432 ckm
765 kV: 6,337 ckm
400 kV: 114,277 ckm
220 kV: 140,827 ckm
73
27.15%
90%

EHV Substation Capacity


Total: 420,561 MVA
500 kV HVDC: 11,200 MW
765 kV: 30,500 MVA
400 kV: 152,342 MVA
220 kV: 226,519 MVA

The power generation capacity added in the 11th Plan, which ended in March 2012, was around
53,000 MW. It is close to 68% of the originally projected addition (78,700 MW during the plan
period). But the capacity addition achieved is no mean accomplishment, given that the quantum
is similar to what the country had added in the previous three Five-Year Plans (15 years ended
March 2007). In fact, 20,501 MW of addition last fiscal was the highest for any year and is close
to 21,180 MW added in the whole of 10th Plan period (2002-07). Increasing population,

improving lifestyle, developing infrastructure and growth has led the higher demand of power.
Consistent increase in per capita annual electricity consumption is reflected by growth in power
sector. Elasticity between the overall growth of the country and that of power sector has been in
the range of 0.8 to 0.9.
The investment climate is very Figure 58: Per Capita Yearly Electricity Consumption

higher

800

investment flows than envisaged.

600

for adding 76,000 MW of electricity

400

671.9

631.5

612.5

500

592

The power ministry has set a target

700
566.7

witnessed

kWh (Unit)

has

814

sector

779

900

734.5

policy liberalization, the power

717.1

positive in the power sector. Due to

300
200

generation capacity in the 12th Plan

100
0

(2012-17) and 93,000 MW in the


13th Plan (2017-2022). The Working
Group on Power for formulation of

Source: CEA

th

the 12 Plan has estimated total fund requirement of INR 1,372,580 Crore for the power sector.
During the 12th Plan, main sources of financing are commercial banks, public financial
institutions, dedicated infrastructure/power finance institutions, insurance companies, overseas
markets, bilateral/multilateral credit, bond markets and equity markets. In addition, steps have
been taken by government to make available funds through Credit Enhancement Schemes and
Infrastructure Debt Fund etc.

3.2 Power Sector Performance in 11th Plan


3.2.1 Capacity Addition: Generation
11th Plan has emerged as the best inception period for private companies. On a positive note, the
better execution capabilities of private players came forth in the last FYP. Approx 23,000 MW of
capacity is added by the private sector during the 11th plan. Much of the capacity addition was
again through the thermal route. The working group envisages more than 40,015 MW of 76,000
MW of capacity to be added by private players in the current plan (ended 2017).

Table 71: Planwise Generation Capacity Addition


Plan

Central Sector
Target
Actual

State Sector
Target
Actual

Private Sector
Target
Actual

Total
Target
Actual

7th Plan
% Achievement

9,320

9,534.5
102%

12,925

11,867
92%

0
0%

22,245

21,406
96%

8th Plan
% Achievement

12,858

8,157
63.4%

14,870

6,835
46%

2,810

1,430
60%

30,538

16,423
54%

9th Plan
% Achievement

11,904

4,504
37.8%

10,748

9,353
87%

17,589

5,262
30%

40,245

19,119
48%

10th Plan
% Achievement

22,832

13,005
57%

11,157

6,245
56%

7,121

1,931
27%

41,110

21,180
52%

11th Plan
% Achievement
Source: CEA

21,222

15,220
71.7%

21,355

16,732
77%

19,797

23,013
118%

62,374

54,964
88%

3.2.2 Transmission Systems in India


The transmission systems that are in place in the country consist of Inter-State Transmission
System (ISTS) and Intra State Transmission System (Intra-STS).

Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)


ISTS is mainly owned and operated by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
(POWERGRID) which is also Central Transmission Utility (CTU). In future, Inter State
Transmission System (ISTS) schemes would be built through competitive bidding and many
private sector entities would own and operate the ISTS elements. Already, various ISTS schemes
owned by the private sector or joint venture (JV) between private sector and POWERGRID are
under construction. The ISTS serves the following purpose:

Evacuation of power from inter-state generating stations which have beneficiaries in more
than one state.

Onwards transmission of power to power from inter-state generation stations up to the


delivery point of the state grid.

Transfer of operational surpluses from surplus state(s) to deficit state(s) or from surplus
region(s) to deficit region(s).

Intra State Transmission System (Intra-STS)


Intra-STS within the state are mainly owned and operated by the state transmission utilities of
each state. The Intra-STS serves the following purpose:

Evacuation of power from generating stations having beneficiaries in the same state.

Power transmission within the State from ISTS boundary up to the various substations of the
state grid network.

Power transmission within the state grid for delivery to the load centre within the state.

3.2.3 Capacity Addition: Transmission Lines


A program for construction of 88,515 ckm transmission lines for evacuation of power from
generating stations as well as for strengthening of transmission network was envisaged at the
beginning of the 11th Plan corresponding to generation capacity addition program of 78,700
MW.
Table 72: Growth of Transmission Lines (Ckm)
At the end of

6th Plan

7th Plan

Central
State
JV/Private
Total

0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0

Central
State
Total

0
0
0

0
0
0

1,831
4,198
0
6,029

13,068
6,756
0
19,824

1,641
44,364
0
46,005
52,034

4,560
55,071
0
59,631
79,455

Central
State
JV/Private
Total
Central
State
JV/Private
Total
Progressive Growth
Source: CEA

8th Plan
9th Plan
500 kV HVDC
1,634
3,234
0
1,504
0
0
1,634
4,738
765 kV
0
751
0
409
0
1,160
400 kV
23,001
29,345
13,141
20,033
0
0
36,142
49,378
220 kV
6,564
8,687
73,036
88,306
0
0
79,600
96,993
117,376
152,269

10

10th Plan

11th Plan(As on Mar-2012)

4,368
1,504
0
5,872

5,948
1,504
1,980
9,432

1,775
409
2,184

5,319
411
5,730

48,708
24,730
2,284
75,722

75,974
33,681
8,443
11,3367

9,444
105,185
0
114,629
198,407

11,004
128,823
468
140,164
Total# 268,693

Subsequently, during the mid-term appraisal by the Planning Commission, generation capacity
target for the 11th Plan was scaled down to 62,374 MW. Accordingly, 68,673 ckm of
transmission line addition in the 11th Plan was anticipated during Mid-Term appraisal of the
Planning Commission. This comprises 2,773 ckm of 765 kV lines, 40,000 ckm of 400 kV lines,
24,300 ckm for 220 kV lines and 1600 ckm for HVDC lines. Against this program, actual
addition of transmission lines during 11th Plan was 75,148 ckm comprising of 3,546 ckm of 765
kV lines, 3,560 ckm of HVDC lines, 37,645 ckm of 400 kV lines and 25,535 ckm of 220 kV
lines.
During last six Five Year Plans country has added the transmission line at a CAGR of 39%. 11th
Plan has witnessed the largest line addition of 75,148 ckm. Total length up to 11th plan has been
38% more over the cumulative length up to 10th Plan. It is more than 1.62 times of the lines
added during 10th Plan. During last six FYP, transmission lines at the voltage level of 400 kV
and 765 kV have grown at CAGR of 81% & 122% respectively. It indicates more focus towards
higher voltage level in order to minimize the transmission losses. Higher interest in HVDC
projects has been shown to overcome the limitation of AC transmission. In 11th Plan private
players have entered in to this segment.
Figure 59: Trend in Transmission Line Growth

300

268.693

250
198.407
('000 Ckm)

200
152.269

150
117.376
100

79.455
52.034

50

0
6th Plan

7th Plan

8th Plan

11

9th Plan

10th Plan

11th Plan

Transmission lines at the voltage level of 220 kV has shown consistent average growth rate of
25% over last six FYP. Central Transmission Utility (CTU) i.e. Power Grid has made an
impressive addition of more than 12,000 MW in interregional transmission capacity. Hence total
interregional transfer capacity has reached up to 28,000 MW by the end of 11th Plan.

75.722

96.993

5.73

9.432

5.872

2.184

4.738

1.16

20

6.029

40

1.634

19.824

60

36.142

80

49.378

59.631

79.6

100

46.005

('000 Ckm)

120

114.629

140

113.367

160

140.164

Figure 60: Voltage Segmentation in Growth of Transmission Lines

0
6th Plan

7th Plan

500 kV HVDC

8th Plan
765 kV

9th Plan
400 kV

10th Plan

11th Plan
220 kV

India is now looking at linking the transmission system with its neighboring countries Bhutan,
Nepal and Sri Lanka. There are also plans to develop an undersea HVDC transmission link
between Sri Lanka and India.

3.2.4 Capacity Addition: EHV Substations


A program of 157,691 MVA of transformation capacity corresponding to generation capacity
addition program of 78,700 MW was envisaged at the beginning of the 11th Plan. During the
mid-term appraisal by the Planning Commission, no revision in transformation capacity addition
program was indicated. Actual achievement of transformation capacity addition during 11th Plan
clocked at 153,362 MVA comprising of 25,000 MVA at 765 kV level, 3,000 MW of HVDC,
58,085 MVA at 400 kV level and 67,277 MVA at 220 kV level.

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Table 73: Growth of Substation Capacity (MVA)


6th Plan

At the end of

7th Plan

Central
State
JV/Private
Total

0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0

Central
State
Total

0
0
0

0
0
0

715
8,615
0
9,330

6,760
14,820
0
21,580

500
36,791
0
37,291
46,621

1,881
51,861
0
53,742
75,322

Central
State
JV/Private
Total
Central
State
JV/Private
Total
Progressive Growth
Source: CEA

8th Plan
9th Plan
500 kV HVDC
0
3,500
0
1,700
0
0
0
5,200
765 kV
0
0
0
0
0
400 kV
17,340
23,575
23,525
36,805
0
0
40,865
60,380
220 kV
2,566
1,866
81,611
113,497
0
0
84,177
116,363
125,042
181,943

10th Plan

11th Plan(As on Mar-2012)

6,500
1,700
0
8,200

9,500
1,700
0
11,200

0
0

24,000
1,000
25,000

40,455
52,487
0
92,942

77,225
73,172
630
151,027

4,276
152,221
0
156,497
257,639

6,436
215,771
1,567
223,774
Total# 411,001

During last six FYP, country has added the substation capacity at a CAGR of 54%. Total
capacity up to 11th plan has been 60% more over the cumulative capacity up to 10th Plan.
Figure 61: Trend in Substation Capacity Growth

450

411.001

400

('000 MVA)

350
300

257.639

250
200

181.943

150

125.042

100

75.322
46.621

50
0
6th Plan

7th Plan

8th Plan

13

9th Plan

10th Plan

11th Plan

During the 10th Plan, capacity addition was of 75,696 MVA while in 11th Plan it reached the
record level of 153,362 MVA. It is almost two times of the capacity added during 10th Plan.
Transmission substations at the voltage level of 400 kV and 220 kV have grown at CAGR of
74% & 43% respectively.

223.774

Figure 62: Voltage Segmentation in Growth of Substation Capacity

250

151.027

156.497
92.942

116.363

8.2
0

25

11.2

60.38

40.865

5.2
0

0
0

0
0

9.33

50

21.58

37.291

53.742

100

84.177

150

0
0

('000 MVA)

200

0
6th Plan

7th Plan

500 kV HVDC

8th Plan
765 kV

9th Plan
400 kV

10th Plan

11th Plan
220 kV

Over a span of five years, involvement of private players in T&D sector has changed from
nascent stage to mature level. In the IPTC & JV route collectively INR 20,000 has been invested
so far. Eight Inter-state transmission projects have been awarded through competitive bidding in
the past few years. On the state level several STUs have awarded projects to private players to
develop Intra-state transmission network.
In the manufacturing/manufacturing cum EPC segment there are more than fifty players in the
market. Further this segment is very broad due to presence of several small, medium & large
manufacturing companies and several medium & large EPC companies in the field. This segment
consists of Indian as well as foreign players and has witnessed a large growth in terms of number
of players and manufacturing capacity.

3.2.5 Performance of Distribution Sector

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During the 11th Plan, emphasis was on creation of capacity in Sub-transmission & Distribution
system to strengthen the Distribution sector. Emphasis has been given to Metering, Consumer
Indexing, adoption of IT facilities, GIS mapping, modern payment system, HVDS, Rural
franchise etc.

Access to Power for Population of India


As per Census 2001, 80% of the total inhabited villages were electrified and 44% of the rural
households had access to electricity. As on 31st July 2011, total of 96% of the villages of the
country have access to electricity.

Aggregate Technical & Commercial Losses


Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Program (APDRP) was launched in 2002-03 as an
Additional Central Assistance (ACA) to finance the modernization of sub-transmission &
distribution networks with the main objectives to reduce AT&C losses to 15%. AT&C loss at
national level has been reduced from 38.86% in 2001-02 to 27.15% during 2009-10. While some
states have shown an improvement in AT&C Loss reduction, it is pertinent to note that the
absolute loss levels are still at a higher level with respect to losses and require further efforts for
Figure 63: AT&C Loss: Past Performance and Future Expectations
40
34.8
35

32.5

34.3

33.0
30.6

30

29.5
27.7

27.2

Percentage (%)

25.2
23.3

25

21.5
19.7

20

18.0

15
10
5
0

Source: CEA

15

loss reduction.

Revenue Loss (ARR and ACS Gap)


As per the PFC report on Performance of State Power Utilities for the year 2009-10 the cash
losses (revenue and subsidy realized basis) of utilities selling power directly to consumers
increased from INR 17,620 Crore in the FY 2007-08 to INR 42,415 Crore in the FY 2009-10.
The cumulative book losses (accrual basis) of the state utilities have increased from INR 79,339
Crore as on 31.03.2009 to INR 106,247 Crore at the end of year 2009-10. Gap between Average
Cost of Supply (ACS) and Average Revenue Realized (ARR) is widening and has increased to
INR 0.73 per unit in 2009-10 from Rs.0.37 per unit in 2007-08 on subsidy realized basis. While
some states have shown improvement in the financial health, others are yet to demonstrate the
impact of the policy initiatives. In order to restore the commercial viability of the distribution
companies it is necessary to eliminate the gap between (ARR) and (ACS).

Mounting of Debt on Utilities


The total borrowings of state DISCOMs have touched INR 177,602 Crore as on 31.03.2010 and
total interest charged from state utilities in year 2009-10 is INR 15,651 Crore. RBI has taken
cognizance of the difficult financial situations of DISCOMs and their attempts to bridge cash
losses by short term borrowings. In order to bridge the gap between revenue and expenditure and
to service interest on borrowing states resort to short-term borrowing and even divert long-term
loans to bridge cash losses. Conversion of existing Government loans to DISCOMs into
Government equity will help cash flow of DISCOMs because now subsidy payable by State
Government is adjusted against interest on loan.

3.2.6 Technological Development


In order to utilize the resources optimally, transmission and distribution network planning has
been moved away from the earlier generation evacuation system planning to integral system
planning. T&D network planning is a continuous process of identification of system addition
requirements, their timing and need. The transmission requirements could arise from

New generation additions in the system

16

Increase in demand

General system strengthening

These transmission addition requirements are identified, studied and firmed through the
transmission planning process. While the predominant technology for electricity transmission
and distribution has been Alternating Current (AC) technology, High Voltage Direct Current
(HVDC) technology has also been used for interconnection of all regional grids across the
country and for bulk transmission of power over long distances.
On the distribution end, system automation, implementation of SCADA, GIS, Asset
Management and High Voltage Distribution System (HVDS) has attracted the industry. This is
an effort to minimize system losses and energy pilferage which is degrading the financial health
of distribution utilities at a very fast pace. The reforms in distribution sector could arise from

Increase in demand and new connections

High system losses

Replacement of old system

Lack of new technology in distribution system

Lack of commercial principles

In order to meet the increasing power demand and address right-of-way (RoW) issue, higher
voltage technology is being adopted for developing transmission infrastructure. PGCIL has tried
to be an early adopter of new technologies and is moving towards higher voltage transmission
systems. It is currently focused on introducing 1,200 kV A/C voltage in the country. In May
2012, PGCIL in collaboration with 35 local and global manufacturers established 1,200 kV ultra
high voltages A/C test station at Bina (Madhya Pradesh) for the development of 1,200kV
equipment at large scale. In HVDC segment, it is implementing worlds longest 800 kV, 6,000
MW Bi-pole multi terminal link of 2,000 km. It will connect Biswanath Chariyali in the northeastern region which is rich in hydro resources; to the Agra in northern region which is a power
deficit region.
Extensive use of Gas Insulated Switchgear substations, SCADA, Compact Tower Design, Phasor
Measurement Units, and Wide Area Measurement System etc is being done.

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In the distribution segment, implementation of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System
(SCADA), Geographical Information System (GIS), Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), Smart
Metering, High Voltage Distribution System (HVDS), Prepaid Metering, 24*7 Customer Care,
DT Metering etc. are under progress.

3.3 Transmission & Distribution Sector in 12th Plan


3.3.1 Envisaged Growth in 12th Plan
Figure 64: Infrastructure Addition in 11th Plan

Identification of transmission expansion

180

requirement for a plan period is done based

160

on power system studies corresponding to

and forecasted demand scenario expected at


the

end

of

that

plan.

120
('000)

the generation capacity addition program

100
80

70.286

60

Transmission

40
8.607

20

alternatives are identified after the detailed

2.197

0
Transmission Lines (Ckm)

studies based on which the specific schemes


are evolved, and re-evolved taking into

153.362

140

Total

Substation Capacity (MVA)

Private

Source: CEA

account the changes in the generation program from time to time and subsequently discussed and
firmed up.
Figure 65: Structure of T&D Network Planning

18

The implementation program is subsequently worked out keeping in view identification of


projects, schemes and transmission elements that should be implemented matching with program
of generation capacity addition and load growth on yearly basis during the plan.
The 11th Plan fund requirement for the power sector was INR 1,031,600 Crore. The All India
Expenditure in power sector for 11th Plan has been about INR 707,278 Crore. For 12th Plan,
Planning Commission has envisaged an ambitious investment of INR 1,124,600 Crore. This is
9% more than earlier envisaged amount and 59% higher than actual expenditure during 11th Plan.
Table 74: 12th Plan: Investment Layout in Power Sector
Physical Plan
Generation
75,785 MW
Transmission
109,440 Ckm; 283,000 MVA
Distribution
System Automation, RAPDRP, RGGVY
Total
Source: Planning Commission

Investment (INR) Crore


638,600
180,000
306,000
1,124,600

The total fund requirement for development of Figure 66: Sourcing of Financial Investment
T&D system is estimated to be of the order of
INR 180,000 Crore (INR 100,000 Crore in
Central Sector, INR 55,000 Crore in State Sector
and INR 25,000 Crore in Private Sector).
In the Central Sector, there is no problem of
capital resources for setting up transmission
facilities. However, in the State Sector some of
the STUs require financial support, especially for
building transmission system for renewable
energy sources such as wind, solar and small

Source: Planning Commission

hydro. It is proposed that viability gap funding may be provided on case to case basis for
building intra-State transmission system for renewable generation and conventional hydro
stations.
The increase in the transmission lines of 220 kV and above voltage levels, in terms of circuit km,
have been around five times in last 26 years and that for substation capacity more than seven
times in the same period. There has been more increase in the transmission system at higher
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voltage levels and substation capacities. This aspect of growth in transmission highlights
requirements of transmission network to carry bulk power over longer distances and at the same
time optimize right of way, minimize losses and improve grid reliability.

3.3.2 Addition of Transmission Lines


During 11th Plan, various 765 kV lines and substations have been added and a more are under
construction. The trend of increasing 765 kV systems in the grid is going to continue in the 12th
Plan also. A number of new 765 kV lines and substations have been planned for evacuation of
bulk power in the range of 3,000 - 6,000 MW to longer distances. Their actual realization would
depend upon progress of associated generation projects. The planned 765 kV transmission
systems are expected to be implemented during 12th Plan or early 13th Plan period. Most of the
planned 765 kV systems are initially being operated at 400 kV. Their 765 kV operation depends
upon associated generation projects, which could be in 12th Plan or beyond.
Table 75: Planned addition of Transmission Lines (Ckm) in 12th Plan (2012-2017)
HVDC Bi-pole
765 kV
9,440
27,000
Source: Ministry of Power

400 kV
38,000

220 kV
35,000

Total Ckm
109,440

During 12th Plan period, a total of about 109,440 ckm of transmission lines have been planned
for addition. In this, 400 kV lines will dominate over other voltage levels but simultaneously
there is a decrement of 21% contribution than in 11th Plan.
Figure 67: Transmission Line Length (Ckm): Share of Voltage Level in Different Plans
60%

57%
500
kV/800
kV HVDC

56%
50%

40%

38%
34%

35%

765 kV

32%

30%

400 kV
25%

20%

9%

10%
2%
0%

2%
10th Plan

5%
5%
11th Plan

20

12th Plan

220 kV

765 kV lines are going to take place of 400 kV lines as there is direct increment of 20% in their
contribution during 12th Plan. Over a period of last three FYP it will achieve a CAGR of 413%
which shows the countrys rapid adoption of higher voltage technology in order to facilitate large
amount of power transmission lines and reducing the need of Right of Way requirement.
PGCIL is constructing 11 High Capacity Transmission Corridors (HCTC) to evacuate 80 GW of
generation capacity consisting six UMPPs of 28,000 MW and 55,000 MW for IPPs in coal rich
eastern region and coastal areas. The high capacity corridors entail the construction of 23,000
ckm. 70% of total ckm will be in 765 kV level while 30% in 400 kV level. These ambitious
corridors require estimated fund of INR 58,000 Crore. These projects are scheduled to be
commissioned over next five to seven year of time.

3.3.3 Addition of Substations


During the 12th Plan 270,000 MVA of AC transformation capacity and 13,000 MW of HVDC
substations are planned to be added.
Figure 68: Substation Capacity (MVA): Share of Voltage Level in Different Plans
60%
53%

54%

500 kV/800 kV
HVDC

50%
44%
42%
40%

38%

30%

765 kV
27%
400 kV

20%

16%
16%

10%

220 kV
4%

0%

2%

5%

0%
10th Plan

11th Plan

12th Plan

Contribution of 765 kV substations will achieve robust growth. Just within next five years its
contribution will increase from mere 16% to highest level of 53%. 400 kV substations will see
steep downfall from 38% to only 16%. As the development of substation is to be kept in pace
with corresponding voltage level of transmission lines therefore 765 kV will dominate here too.
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Table 76: Planned Addition of Substation Capacity in 12th Plan (2012-2017)


HVDC
765 kV
13,000
14,9000
Source: Ministry of Power

400 kV
45,000

220 kV
76,000

Total MVA
283,000

Timely development of transmission network requires firming up of the specific transmission


schemes corresponding to specific generation projects, which particularly in respect of inter-state
transmission system, need to be done 3 to 5 years ahead of the target date of completion. There
has been a consistent increase in the transmission network and transformation capacity of the
country. This increase is in consonance with increase in generation and demand of electricity in
the country. 11 HCTC under construction require 29 EHV substations aggregating over 60,000
MVA and four HVDC terminals totaling 7,000 MW Capacity.

3.3.4 Development of National Grid: Inter-State Transmission Capacity


Generation planning studies carried out by CEA had indicated that the capacity addition planned
on all-India basis is less than that planned on regional basis. Further, a strong all-India integrated
national grid enables harnessing of unevenly distributed generation resources in the country.
Recognizing the need for development of National grid, thrust was given to enhance the capacity
of inter-regional links in a phased manner.
Figure 69: Cumulative Growth of Inter-State Transmission Capacity (MW)

12th Plan

65,800

11th Plan

28,000

10th Plan

14,050

9th Plan

5,750

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

Source: CEA

Total Inter-regional transmission capacity by the end of 9th Plan was 5,750 MW. During 10th
Plan i.e. 2002-07, a total of 8,300 MW of capacity was added. At the end of 10 th Plan capacity
reached at 14,050 MW which has crossed the level of 28,000 MW by the end of 11th Plan.
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Addition of 37,800 MW in 12th Plan has been envisaged to make cumulative capacity to the
mark of 65,800 MW.
It is expected that, at the end of 12th Plan, each region in the country would be connected to an
adjacent region(s) through at least two high capacity synchronous 400 kV or 765 kV lines and a
HVDC Bi-pole/back-to-back link. This would make the National Grid a large, meshed
synchronous transmission grid where all the regional and State grids in them would be
electrically connected and operating at single frequency.

3.3.5 Growth of Distribution Business


Figure 70: Growth of T&D Lines below 66 kV

remaining the underperformer

commercial principles. Now the

4,000
3,000
2,000

discoms are in the dire need of

doesnt seem the long term


for

sustainable

7391.599

1,000

financial bail out package but it

solution

7094.129

5,000
4886.8

the distribution business run on

7079.025

6,000

6902.117

as described earlier did not let

6580.949

7,000

'000 Ckm

since late 70s. Various reasons

5725.89

8,000

4358.297

Distribution sector has been

Source: CEA

development and survival. In the 12th Plan period, certain goals have been set to achieve.

Capacity Addition and Investment


Planning Commission has envisaged the investment of INR 306,235 Crore in distribution sector.
This investment can majorly be further divided in to following category of equipments and
activities.
New Lines: In the 12th Plan, 1,305,000 ckm of new lines are required to be added. In this, share
of LV lines will be 47%, while 11 kV lines and 33 kV will be 43% and 10% respectively. This
will require a sum of INR 92,730 Crore.
New Substations: In the 12th Plan, 4,400 new distribution substations of 33 kV/11 kV voltage
level are to be added. In these substations, 8,800 new power transformers are required to be put
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in the service which will comprise transformation capacity of 88,000 MVA. The activity will
require a sum of INR 22,000 Crore.
Table 77: Distribution Sector: Network Enhancement in 12th Plan
Sr. No.

Name of Segment

I
(i)

(ii)

(iii)

Physical

Financial (INR Crore)

2012-17

2012-17

New Lines
33 kV O/H Line

Ckm

121,500

9,720

33 kV U/G Cable

Ckm

13,500

4,050

Total 33 kV line

Ckm

135,000

11 kV O/H Line

Ckm

448,000

22,400

11 kV U/G Cable

Ckm

112,000

22,400

Total 11 kV Line

Ckm

560,000

LV O/H

Ckm

488,000

24,400

LV ABC

Ckm

122,000

9,760

Total LV

Ckm

610,000

33/11 kV (2*10 MVA)

Nos.

4,400

No. of 10 MVA Transformers

Nos.

8,800

Transformation Capacity

MVA

88,000

II

III

Units

Installation of New S/S


22,000

MVA

105,000

1000 KVA

Nos.

10,500

1,260

630 KVA

Nos.

33,500

3,350

315 KVA

Nos.

67,000

4,020

200 KVA

Nos.

105,000

5,250

100 KVA

Nos.

210,000

8,400

25 KVA

Nos.

424,000

8,480

Total No. of DT's

Nos.

850,000

33/11 kV

MVA

50,000

10,000

11/0.4 kV

MVA

50,000

10,000

Capacitors

MVAR

16,000

1,280

VI

Service Connections

50,000,000

25,000

VII

Re-Conductoring of Lines

Installation of DT's Including all Accessories

IV

Augmentation of S/S

(i) 33 kV

Ckm

100,000

3,000

(ii) 11 kV

Ckm

500,000

10,000

(iii) LV

Ckm

1,000,000

20,000

Sub Total

224,770

Productive Load Scheme

61,940

Smart Grid

9,500

IT facilities & SCADA including HRD

10,000

24

R&D

25

Total

306,235

Source: Planning Commission

Distribution Transformers: Distribution transformers comprising transformation capacity of


105,000 MVA are to be be added in the 12th Plan. Total number of required transformer will be
850,000 in which DTs of 25 kVA will have largest chunk of 424,000 nos. This is because of
greater focus on rural electrification in which DTs of small capacity are required in large
number. It will require an investment of INR 30,760 Crore.
System Augmentation: Capacity enhancement of existing substations, replacement of old
components and equipment revamping will need an investment of INR 79,280 Crore. It will
comprise substations transformation capacity enhancement, installation of capacitors, expenses
due to new service connections, re-conductoring of distribution line etc.
IT Implementation: With increased focus on IT implementation in distribution system, a sum of
INR 81,465 Crore has been planned for investment. This is to enhance the operational and
commercial performance of the distribution utilities.

Reduction of AT&C Losses


It has been the most focused activity for last ten years in the Indian power distribution industry.
Still, expected results have not been received in last ten years. For the next five years, Planning
Commission is very optimistic in terms of AT&C loss reduction from a current level to 18% by
the end of FY 2014-15.
Table 78: AT&C Losses: Projected Performance
Region

State

2009-10
Input Energy
(MU)

Eastern

Bihar
Jharkhand
Orissa
CESCO
NESCO
SESCO
WESCO

10-11

11-12

12-13

13-14

14-15

AT&C Loss
(%)

9,281
8,396

43.92
10.43

40.92
8.93

37.92
7.43

34.92
5.93

31.92
4.43

28.92
2.93

6,232
4,705
2,286
6,301

39.99
36.68
51.01
37.58

36.99
33.68
48.01
34.58

33.99
30.68
45.01
31.58

30.99
27.68
42.01
28.58

27.99
26.18
39.01
27.08

26.49
24.58
36.01
25.58

25

North
East

Northern

Southern

Western

Sikkim
WB
AP
Assam
Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Tripura
Delhi
BRPL
BYPL
NDPL
Haryana
DHBVNL
UHBVNL
HP
J&K
Punjab
Rajasthan
AVVNL
JDVVNL
JVVNL
UP
DVVNL
MVVNL
PaVVNL
PoVVNL
KESCO
Uttaranchal
AP
APCPDCL
APEPDCL
APNPDCL
APSPDCL
Karnataka
BESCOM
GESCOM
HESCOM
MESCOM
CHESCOM
Kerala
Pondicherry
Tamil Nadu
Chhattisgarh

512
25,427
670
4,392
454
1,342
320
385
672

51.37
33.24
52.99
29.03
48.02
48.73
39.06
45.97
29.17

48.37
30.24
49.99
27.53
45.02
45.73
36.06
42.97
27.67

45.37
27.24
46.99
26.03
42.02
42.73
33.06
39.97
24.67

42.37
25.74
43.99
24.53
39.02
39.73
30.06
36.97
21.67

39.37
24.24
40.99
23.03
36.02
36.73
28.56
33.97
18.67

36.37
22.74
37.99
21.53
33.02
33.73
27.06
30.97
15.67

9,667
5,645
6,910

19.83
28.63
15.69

18.33
27.13
14.19

16.83
25.63
12.69

15.33
24.13
11.19

13.83
22.63
9.69

12.33
21.13
8.19

15,884
15,211
6,806
9,813
38,806

28.1
29.91
18.47
70.45
17.73

26.6
28.41
16.97
67.45
16.23

25.1
26.91
15.47
64.45
14.73

23.6
25.41
13.97
61.45
13.23

22.1
23.91
12.47
58.45
11.73

20.6
22.41
10.97
55.45
10.23

12,345
12,820
16,286

33.04
31.51
26.69

30.04
28.51
25.19

27.04
25.51
23.69

22.04
22.51
22.19

21.04
19.51
20.69

18.04
16.51
19.19

13,143
9,653
17,766
12,783
2,722
8,280

49.62
28.72
27.92
54.46
37.36
33.53

46.62
27.22
26.42
51.46
34.36
30.53

43.62
25.72
24.92
48.46
31.36
27.53

40.62
24.22
23.42
45.46
28.36
24.53

37.62
22.72
21.92
42.46
26.86
21.53

34.62
21.22
20.42
39.46
25.36
18.53

31,933
10,814
10,464
15,300

17.93
9.69
18.52
16.63

16.43
8.19
17.02
15.13

14.93
6.69
15.52
13.63

13.43
5.19
14.02
12.13

11.93
3.69
12.52
10.63

10.43
2.19
11.02
9.13

20,317
5,764
7,402
3,274
4,245
16,129
2,527
66,974
18,476

21.1
38.05
28.51
18.39
28.22
14.89
19.35
20.15
37.98

19.6
35.05
27.01
16.89
26.72
13.39
17.85
18.65
34.98

18.1
32.05
25.51
15.39
25.22
11.89
16.35
17.15
31.98

16.6
29.05
24.01
13.89
23.72
10.39
14.85
15.65
28.98

15.1
27.55
22.51
12.39
22.22
8.89
13.35
14.15
27.48

13.6
26.05
21.01
10.89
20.72
7.39
11.85
12.65
25.98

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Goa
Gujarat
DGVCL
MGVCL
PGVCL
UGVCL
MP
MPMKVVC
L
MPPKVVCL
MPPUKVVC
L
Maharashtra
MSEDCL
Grand Total
Source: Planning Commission

2,962

7.77

6.27

4.77

3027

1.77

0.27

10,565
6,727
19,858
14,891

15.23
15.27
32.34
18.89

13.73
13.77
30.84
17.39

12.23
12.27
29.34
15.89

10.73
10.77
27.84
14.39

9.23
9.27
26.34
12.89

7.73
7.77
24.84
11.39

10,563
12,705
9,632

42.26
36.16
46.11

39.26
33.16
43.11

36.26
30.16
40.11

33.26
28.66
37.11

30.26
27.16
34.11

27.26
25.66
31.11

80,526
667,963

25.02
27.15

23.52
25.23

22.02
23.31

20.52
21.48

19.02
19.73

17.52
17.99

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CHAPTER 4
INDIAN ELECTRICAL T&D EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY
4.1 Industry Scenario
Transmission and Distribution sector encompasses more than hundred major, medium and small
equipments and components. From application point of view it can divide broadly in two
sections. Indian T&D equipment industry consist of variety of products. Today the industrys
size is estimated at INR 64,072 Crore.
Table 79: Transmission & Distribution Equipments
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Transmission Line Components


Conductors
Transmission Towers
Insulators
Wave Trap
Auto Re-Closer
Vibration Damper
Corona Rings
Other Accessories

Substation Components
Circuit Breaker
Isolator
Current Transformer
Potential Transformer
Lighting Arrester
Bus Bar
Control Panels
Relays
Capacitor Bank
Battery Bank
Metering Instruments

64,072

Figure 71: Growth of (All) T&D Equipments Industry in India


90,000

10,000

10,200

7,415

20,000

9,660

30,000

18,020

40,000

47,496

60,105

24,300

50,000

45,730

38,920

60,000

12,105

INR Crore

70,000

52,863

80,000

0
2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
Source: IEEMA

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The T&D equipment market has registered a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.7%,
from INR 7,400 Crore in 2000-2001 to INR 64,072 Crore in 2011-12. This growth has been
driven by increased generation capacity addition and subsequent need to augment the T&D
network.
Figure 72: Growth of Major T&D Equipments in India
Switchgear

Cables

Transformers

Capacitors

Energy Meters

Transmission Lines

Total

13.7

15.4

13.5

16.9
12.2

11.3

2009-10

2010-11

-0.8

2011-12

-8.2

2008-09

-1.8

-2.4

-1.2

-3.5

1.2

2.7

2.6

4.4

6.1

6.6

9.2

11.3

10.7

9.1

14.5

12.1

13.3

13.5

21.2

25.7

34.9

Rotating Machines

Source: IEEMA

Growth rate of the Indian electrical equipment industry has decelerated to 6.6% in 2011-12 as
compared to 11.3% and 13.7% in 2009-10 and 2010-11 respectively. Imports of electrical
equipment have grown in the past five years at a CAGR of 28.28%. Current export-import trends
based on 27 major ports trade data indicates that imports continue to rise for 765 kV transformers
& reactors (mostly through power project imports), insulators, LV switchgear and HV cables.
Total Imports of 765 kV transformers & reactors in 2011-12 were INR 1,229 Crores; in the last
quarter (Q4) 2011-12, imports sharply increased by 125% (INR 687 Crores) over the combined
total of the first three quarters (INR 542 Crores).

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4.2 Cable & Conductor


4.2.1 Cable
Cables are used when underground transmission or Figure 73: Cable
distribution is required. These cables are laid in ducts or
may be buried in the ground. Unlike in overhead lines,
air does not form part of the insulation, and the conductor
must be completely insulated. Thus cables are much
more costly than overhead lines. Cable consists of core
that is made of copper. For insulation purpose, different
type of material & medium are used. It depends upon the
level of voltage to transmitting power.

4.2.2 Types of Cable


High voltage cables are generally single cored, and hence have their separate insulation and
mechanical protection by sheaths. In the older paper insulated cables, the sheath was of extruded
lead.

Paper Insulated Power Cables


The insulation consists mainly of paper tape impregnated with compound. The paper must be
free from ligneous fibers and from metallic or other conducting spots. The compound with
which the paper is insulated should be of such a consistency that it is plastic at ordinary
temperatures, and has no tendency to drain away from the cable.
The impregnating compound varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, but they all are based on
paraffinic or naphthenic mineral oil, with resin frequently added to lower the viscosity and to
improve its impregnating qualities. The paper is made from Manila fiber or wood pulp.

Three-Core Belted Type Cables


In the case of a 3-core cable, the 3-cores are individually insulated with paper insulation. The
filler space between the core insulation is also filled up with insulation, but depriving these of

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voids is much more difficult. Belt insulation is used on Figure 74: Cross Sectional View of Three
Core Belted Cable

top of all three core insulations, and the lead sheath is


extruded over this. Over the lead sheath, there is
generally bitumen to prevent damage.

Pressurized High Voltage Cables

Oil Pressure Cables

Gas Pressure Cables

These are used for extra high voltage transmission.

4.2.3 Conductor
A conductor is a material that facilitates the flow of electricity Figure 75: Aluminum Conductor
(or electric current) through a transmission line. Different types
of conductor are used in transmission lines. They vary in
number and size, depending on the type of circuit and the
transmission voltage. Steel, Aluminium and copper are the
most common conducting materials used in transmission lines.

4.2.4 Types of Conductor


Broadly two types of conductors ACSR (Aluminium Core Steel Reinforced) and ACAR
(Aluminium Core, Alloy Reinforced) are used.

Aluminum Core Steel Reinforced (ACSR)


In an ACSR conductor, a stranded steel core carries the Figure 76: ACSR Conductor
mechanical load, and layers of stranded aluminium
surrounding the core carry the current. ACSR conductors
are usually used for high-voltage transmission lines. Steel
strands forms central core which is surrounded by two
layers of aluminum strands. For a given resistance
conductors of different strengths can be made by taking

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different properties of steel and aluminum areas. The steel core does not contribute to conduction
of current practically. The current carrying capacity and resistance of this conductor is dependent
on conductivity of aluminum.

Aluminum Core, Alloy Reinforced (ACAR)


An ACAR conductor is a stranded cable made of an aluminium alloy with low resistance and
high mechanical strength. The central core is made up from aluminum alloy which is surrounded
by layers of aluminum conductors. The conductivity is better and strength to weight ratio is equal
to ACSR conductor having same diameter. As compared to ACSR conductor, ACSR conductor
is smaller in size and lower in weight for the same electrical capacity. ACAR conductors are
used for sub transmission and distribution lines.

4.2.5 Competitor Analysis


Table 80: Sterlite Technologies Limited
Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Annual Turnover
(2010-2011 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

2006-2007
Manufacturing
EPC
Transmission Tower Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Power Conductor and Cable Manufacturing
Power Conductor and Cable Manufacturing
Transmission Tower Manufacturing
Mfg Unit: 4

INR 2,317 Crore and INR 2,432 Crore

Indigenous
Across 70 countries such as: China, Denmark, India, Netherlands, Russia, South
Africa, Taiwan, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA
Various SEBs across India
Private companies in Power T&D field
ISO 9001-2000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, NABL

Table 81: JSK Industries Pvt. Limited


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business
Products/Services
Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure

1965
Manufacturing
Power Conductors
Aluminum Conductor
Mfg unit: 2

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Annual Turnover
(2010-2011 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints

Indian Clientele

Certification

INR 763 Crore and INR 498 Crore

Indigenous
Dubai
Various SEBs such as: MPPTCL, GETCO, LPTCL, MAHATRANSCO, TNEB
PSUs: PGCIL, BHEL
Private companies such as: ABB, L&T Ltd, Torrent Power, Suzlon Energy,
EMI Transmission, Essar Power
ISO 9001-2008

Table 82: Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service

Production Capacity

Annual Turnover
(2010-2011 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints

Indian Clientele

Certification

1970
Manufacturing
EPC
Transmission Tower Manufacturing
Transformer Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Power Conductor and Cable Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Power Conductor and Cable Manufacturing
LV Cable: 34,300 kmpa
HV Cable: 5,800 kmpa
EHV Cable: 2,000 kmpa
Tower Manufacturing: 48,000 tpa

INR 1285 Crore and INR 735 Crore

Indigenous
New-Zealand, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Bangladesh, Israel
Various SEBs of states such as: Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan,
Karnataka, MP, Maharashtra, Punjab, UP, West Bengal
PSUs: PGCIL, BHEL, BHEL, NTPC, PGCIL, SAIL
Private companies such as: ABB, L&T Ltd, EMCO, CGL, Enercon, Suzlon
Energy, Kalpataru Power Transmission, Jindal, Essar Power
ISO 9001-2008, ERDA, CPRI, BIS, BSI, DIN, IEC, ASTM

Table 83: Deepak Cables (India) Limited


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

Products/Services
Leading Product/Service

1982
Manufacturing
EPC
Turnkey Projects
Power Conductor and Cable Manufacturing
Erection, Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Power Conductor and Cable Manufacturing

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Infrastructure
Production Capacity
Technology Sourcing
Indian Clientele
Certification

Mfg Unit: 2
Aluminum Conductor: 36,000 tpa
Aluminum Wire Rods: 18,000 tpa
Indigenous
Various SEBs across India
Central utilities
Private companies in Power T&D field
ISO 9001-2000

Table 84: KEC International


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Production Capacity
Annual Turnover
(2010-2011 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints

Indian Clientele
Certification

1945
Manufacturing
EPC
Services
Power Cable
Transmission Tower Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Infrastructure Development (Railways, Oil & Gas, Construction)
Power Cable
Transmission Tower Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Mfg unit: 6 (India) + 2 (Abroad)
Tower Manufacturing: 311,000 tpa

INR 4,057 Crore and INR 3,923 Crore

Indigenous
Across 40 countries spread over Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, North
America;
Manufacturing in Brazil and Mexico
Government utilities such as: WBSEDCL, MSEDCL, PGCIL, NHPC,
MAHATRANSCO, J&K Power Development
Private companies in Power T&D field
ISO 9001:2000, CPRI, ISO, BIS

4.2.6 Financial Analysis


Table 85: Competitor Performance
Sr No

Company Name

ATO (V)
INR

Sterlite Technologies
Limited

2,317

2010-2011 (Figures in Crore)


Op Ex (W) Raw Mat. Cost (X)
EBIDTA (Y)
INR

INR

1,995

34

1,585

X/W
79%

INR
320

Y/V
14%

PAT (Z)
INR

Z/V

185

8%

2
3
4

JSK Industries Pvt.


Limited
Diamond Power
Infrastructure Limited
(Conductor)
KEC International

763

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

1,285

1,149

1,098

95%

159

12%

98

8%

4,057

3,593

2,172

60%

463

11%

275

7%

4.2.7 Industry Performance


Table 86: Performance of Cable & Transmission Line Industry
Name of the Equipment

Weight
(%)

Industry Size
(INR Crore)
2010-11

Cables
PVC Power Cables
Control & Special Purpose Cables
Transmission Lines
Transmission Line Towers
Conductors
Source: IEEMA

25.8
17.9
7.9
23.4
12.6
10.8

15,510
9,710
4,300
14,070
6,600
5,670

YoY % Change
2008-09
4.4
14.3
-26.6
13.5
6.5
21.3

2009-10
12.1
14.5
2.4
9.2
19
0.2

2010-11
16.9
9
34.3
4
6.8
-0.8

2011-12
25.7
17.4
44.5
-0.8
-5.2
4.3

The Indian cable industry is highly fragmented with hundreds of cable manufacturing
companies; a larger total than can be found in any other country in the world except China. Many
of these Indian companies are small-scale cable producers. The 6.6% growth seen in the overall
electrical equipment industry during FY12 was largely driven by remarkable performance of the
cables industry. It grew by 25.7% in FY12, which came over and above the 16.9% rise in FY11.
In fact, growth in the cables industry has been steadily inching up from 4.4% in FY09. The
cables industry has grown appreciably in size. In FY11, the cables industry was estimated to be
worth INR 15,510 Crore. With changing specifications, kilometers are not the sole barometer to
judge the growth of the industry. Though there seems a slight volume growth in the industry, the
same is mandate due to increase in commodity prices. The weight age of cable industry is about
25.8% of the overall electrical industry. The growth of HV & EHV cable industry was mainly
due to acceleration in implementation to the ongoing and new projects in the pipeline. In year
2010-2011, the total production of LV, PVC & XLPE power cables was about 2.65 lakh km both
in organized & unorganized sector, amounting to an increase over previous year by 12.7%.

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While PVC & XLPE power cables (3.3 kV- 33 kV), the production was about 24,200 km which
is an increase over the previous year by 6.6%.
Table 87: Strategic Analysis

About 1000 km of Power cables above 33 kV was produced in this fiscal an increase of about
33%. The estimated industry size in 2010-11 for power cables is INR 9710 Crore, an increase of
25% over the previous year 2009-2010.

4.2.8 Market Prospects

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Cable industry has emerged as most consistent and fastest growing market in last five years. This
trend is expected to continue in future also. One of the best positive aspects with the cable
industry is that all three verticals of power sector i.e. generation, transmission and distribution
are the demand drivers for cable industry.
Figure 77: Cable Industry: Past Performance and Expected Market Size
45,000

11,836

2007-08

2008-09

5,000

15,510

11,337

10,000

13,268

15,000

29,278

25,567

20,000

22,326

25,000
19,496

INR Crore

30,000

33,528

35,000

38,394

40,000

0
2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

Source: IEEMA

In the 11th Plan cable industry has grown at a CAGR of 14.5%. By the end of 12th Plan, CEA has
envisaged this market size of INR 37,000 Crore.
Figure 78: Conductor Industry: Past Performance and Expected Market Size
9,000

2009-10

2010-11

7,875

7,023

6,632

5,670

2008-09

5,914

5,716

4,000

5,704

5,000
4,703

INR Crore

6,000

6,263

7,000

7,437

8,000

3,000
2,000
1,000
0
2007-08

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

Source: IEEMA

While being optimistic, this industry is expected to grow up to the size of INR 38,394 Crore.
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Conductor industry has not witnessed a good growth rate over last five years. CAGR in 11th Plan
has been 5.9% with fluctuating performance.
Major users of power cables are

Figure 79: Cable & Conductor: Export Trend

broadly classified into:


3,500

Power sector: Central, State and


Private electricity utilities

2,500

Major

industries

Petrochemicals,

like:

2,049
2,000

1,000

Steel/Metallurgical, Ship building,

500

Cement,

Railway,

0
2006-07

Defense etc.

2,021

1,723

1,500

Mining,

Engineering,

3,126
2,515

INR Crore

3,000

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

Source: Ministry of Commerce

Many overseas cable companies are looking at Indian market as the upcoming market for HV &
EHV cables. Considering the strong domestic demand for cables in the power sector, overseas
cable manufacturing giants have entered into market through joint ventures with Indian cable
manufacturers for manufacturing EHV cables and special types of cables.
Major imports of HV/EHV cables are from Thailand, China, Germany, Switzerland and Korea
whereas export destinations are UK, UAE, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Oman.

4.3 Transmission Tower


The electric power system can be divided into transmission, sub-transmission, and distribution
systems. With operating voltages less than 33 kV, the distribution system carries energy from the
local substation to individual households, using both overhead and underground lines.
Table 88: Voltage Segmentation of Power System
Generation
Transmission
Transmission Lines
Sub-Transmission lines
Distribution

11kV, 15.5kV, 22kV etc.


HVAC: 765kV, 400kV, 220kV; HVDC: 500kV, 800 kV
132kV, 110kV, 66kV
33kV, 22kV, 11kV, 6.6kV, 440 Volts, 220Volts

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With operating voltages of 66 kV, 132 kV Figure 80: Transmission Tower


and up to 220 kV the sub-transmission
system distributes energy within an entire
district and regularly uses overhead lines.
With operating voltage exceeding 220
kV,

the

transmission

system

interconnects generating stations and


large substations located close to load
centers by using overhead lines.

4.3.1 Types of Transmission Tower


Overhead transmission lines distribute
the majority of the electric energy in the
system. A typical HVAC line has three phase conductors to carry the current and transport the
energy, and two grounded shield conductors to protect the line from direct lightning strikes. The
usually bare conductors are insulated from the supporting towers by insulators attached to
grounded towers or poles. Lower-voltage lines use post insulators, while the high-voltage lines
are built with insulator chains or long-rod composite insulators. The normal distance between the
supporting towers is a few hundred feet. Transmission lines are subject to environmental
adversities, including wide variations of temperature, high winds, and ice and snow deposits.
Typically designed to withstand environmental stresses occurring once every 50100 years, lines
are intended to operate safely in adverse conditions.
A distinction is made between the anchor towers and the intermediate towers of a power
transmission line. The rigid and strong construction of the anchoring towers is intended to
withstand considerable stresses caused by tension in the lines. Anchor towers are installed at the
beginning and end of a power transmission line, at turns, and at points where the line passes over
water or through mountains. Intermediate towers are not as strongly constructed, serving mainly
to support the power lines and cables along straight sections.

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The transmission towers are usually made from steel and galvanized steels. Aluminum is also
used as construction material for transmission lines. Type of the transmission towers used in a
circuit depends mainly on following factors.
Figure 81: Waist Type Tower

Working voltage level

Amount of power

Wind speed profile in the zone

Physical environment

Availability of RoW (Right of Way)

Waist Type Tower


This is the most common type of transmission tower. It's used for voltages ranging from 110 to
735 kV. Because they're easily assembled, these towers are suitable for power lines that cross
very uneven terrain. But this type of tower requires large RoW for single circuit.

Double Circuit Tower

Figure 82: Double Circuit Tower

Both tubular and lattice steel towers can be designed so


as to support either one or two circuits of electrical
current.

Double-circuit

towers

hold

the

different

conductors stacked atop one another, while in singlecircuit towers the conductors are lined up horizontally.
This small-footprint tower is used for voltages ranging
from 110 to 315 kV. Its height ranges from 25 to 60
meters.

Steel Tubular Pole


Featuring a streamlined, aesthetic shape, this structure is
less massive than other towers, allowing it to blend easily
into the environment. Therefore, it's being used more and
more in urban centre. Measuring between 27 and 45
meters in height, it's suitable for voltages ranging from
Figure 83: Steel Tubular Pole

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110 to 315 kV.

Guyed-V Tower
Figure 84: Guyed-V Tower

This tower is designed for voltages ranging from 230 to


735 kV. It is more economical than the double-circuit and
waist-type towers. These towers have also been used by
the transmission companies in cases where more space is
available. These are simple, easy and cheaper to install.
The guyed towers also require less time for installation.
The main disadvantage is that these towers require more
space due to presence of guy wires.

4.3.2 Competitor Analysis


Table 89: Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited
Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Production Capacity
Annual Turnover
(2010-2011 and 2009-10)

1981
Manufacturing
EPC
Tower Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Infrastructure Development (Railways, Oil & Gas, Construction)
Tower Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Mfg unit: 2
Tower Manufacturing: 100,000 tpa

INR 2,874 Crore and INR 2,678 Crore

Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

Across 31 countries such as: Ethiopia, Algeria, Vietnam, UAE, South Africa,
Nigeria, Kenya, Kuwait, Philippines, Syria, Mexico, Thailand, Abu Dhabi,
USA, Canada, Peru
PGCIL, GETCO, Essar Power, MSETCL, TNEB, WBSEB, ADANI Power
ISO 9001-14001

Table 90: IVRCL


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business
Products/Services

1987
Manufacturing
Tower Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation

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Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Production Capacity
Annual Turnover
(2010-2011 and 2009-10)
Global Footprints

Indian Clientele

Certification

Infrastructure Development (Railways, Oil & Gas, Construction)


Tower Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Mfg unit: 1
Tower Manufacturing: 36,000 tpa

INR 5,659 Crore and INR 5,494 Crore

Across 45 countries world wide


Government utilities such as: BHEL, NTPC, ONGC, NPCIL, BPCL, IOCL,
PGCIL, AAI, Indian Railways, Ministry of Defense, Konkan Railway,
MSETCL, HVPNL
Private companies such as: BITS, DLF, Telco Construction Equipment
Company Ltd, Tata Projects Ltd, JSPL, Tata Docomo, Tata Cummins
ISO 9001:2000, IS

Table 91: KEC International


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Production Capacity
Annual Turnover
(2010-2011 and 2009-10)

1945
Manufacturing
EPC
Services
Power Cable
Tower Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Infrastructure Development (Railways, Oil & Gas, Construction)
Tower Manufacturing
Power Cable
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Mfg unit: 6 (India) + 2 (Abroad)
Tower Manufacturing: 311,000 tpa

INR 4,057 Crore and INR 3,923 Crore

Global Footprints

Indian Clientele
Certification

Across 40 countries spread over Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, North
America;
Manufacturing in Brazil and Mexico
Government utilities such as: WBSEDCL, MSEDCL, PGCIL, NHPC,
MAHATRANSCO, J&K Power Development
Various private companies
ISO 9001:2000, CPRI, ISO, BIS

Table 92: Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

1970
Manufacturing
EPC

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Products/Services

Leading Product/Service

Production Capacity

Annual Turnover
(2010-2011 and 2009-10)
Global Footprints

Indian Clientele

Certification

Tower Manufacturing
Transformer Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Power Conductor and Cable Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Power Conductor and Cable Manufacturing
Tower Manufacturing: 48,000 tpa
LV Cable: 34,300 kmpa
HV Cable: 5,800 kmpa
EHV Cable: 2,000 kmpa

INR 1285 Crore and INR 735 Crore

New-Zealand, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Bangladesh, Israel


Various SEBs of states such as: Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan,
Karnataka, MP, Maharashtra, Punjab, UP, West Bengal;
PSUs: PGCIL, BHEL, BHEL, NTPC, PGCIL, SAIL
Private companies such as: ABB, L&T Ltd, EMCO, CGL, Enercon, Suzlon
Energy, Kalpataru Power Transmission, Jindal, Essar Power
ISO 9001-2008, ERDA, CPRI, BIS, BSI, DIN, IEC, ASTM

Table 93: Jyoti Structures Limited


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

Products/Services
Infrastructure
Production Capacity
Annual Turnover
(2011-2012 and 2010-11)

1974
Manufacturing
EPC
Tower Manufacturing
Conductor Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Mfg unit: 2 (India) + 1 (Dubai)
Tower Manufacturing: 110,000 tpa (India) + 50,000 tpa (Dubai)
Conductor Manufacturing: 2,500 ckm per annum

INR 2,647 Crore and INR 2,460 Crore

Global Footprints

Indian Clientele
Certification

Presence across 40 countries such as: Australia, Chile, Canada, Ethiopia, Egypt,
France, Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Namibia, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, Peru,
Qatar, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tunisia, UAE, Uganda etc.
Various Transcos in country
PSUs: PGCIL & NTPC
ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007

Table 94: Gammon India Ltd


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

1984
Manufacturing
EPC

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Products/Services
Infrastructure
Production Capacity
Annual Turnover
(2010-2011 and 2009-10)
Global Footprints

Indian Clientele

Certification

Turnkey Projects
Engineering & Design
Tower Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Infrastructure
Mfg unit: 3
Tower Manufacturing: 110,000 tpa

INR 5,636 Crore and INR 4,534 Crore

Afghanistan, Kenya, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Oman


Various state such as: Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Govt. of West Bengal
DMRC, GAIL, PGCIL, NTPC, NHPC, NPCIL, NHAI, SJVNL
Private companies such as: Godrej Properties, Municipal Corporation of
Amritsar
ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007

Table 95: Unitech Power Transmission Ltd


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business
Products/Services
Infrastructure
Production Capacity
Average Annual Turnover
Global Footprints

Indian Clientele

Certification

1972
Manufacturing
EPC
Tower Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of T&D Lines & Substations
Mfg unit: 1
Tower Manufacturing: 35,000 tpa
INR 1,500 Crore
Nepal, Korea, Sudan, Finland, Spain, France, Libya, Germany,
Various SEBs across India
PSUs: PGCIL, NTPC
Private companies such as: Tata Power, Fortrum, Hyundai, Inabensa, Alstom,
Seimens
ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004

Table 96: Aster Private Ltd


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business
Products/Services
Infrastructure
Production Capacity
Global Footprints

1998
Manufacturing
EPC
Tower Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Mfg unit: 6
Tower Manufacturing: 142,320 tpa

Afghanistan, Bahrain, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, India,


Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Nepal, Cameroon, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar,

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Indian Clientele

Certification

Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, UAE, Yemen
Various State Transcos such as: MSETCL, APTRANSCO, GETCO, MSEDCL,
OPTCL, UPPTCL, KPTCL, MPPTCL, HVPTNL, KSEB, RRVPNL
PSUs: PGCIL & NTPC
Private players such as: Alstom, Siemens, ABB, TATA, Lanco, L&T, Sterlite,
KSK, JSPL, Vijay Electricals, EMC Limited, ECI, Deepak Cables
ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007

Table 97: Man Structurals Pvt. Ltd


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure

Indian Clientele

Certification

1960
Manufacturing
EPC
Tower Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Infrastructure Development (Railways, Construction)
Tower Manufacturing
Commissioning and Testing of Transmission Lines & Substation
Mfg unit: 3
Government utilities such as: PGCIL, RRVPNL, KPTCL, GEB, OSEB, HPEB;
Other players such as Kalindee Rail Nirman, SIEMENS Ltd, KEC International,
Hindustan Zinc Ltd, Tata Projects Ltd, Techno Electric & engineers Co. Ltd,
Nepal Electricity Supply Co.
ISO 9001:2000

4.3.3 Financial Analysis


Table 98: Competitor Performance
Sr No

1
2
3
4
5

Company Name

Kalpataru Power
Transmission Ltd
IVRCL
KEC International
Diamond Power
Infrastructure Ltd
Jyoti Limited

6
Gammon India Ltd+
7
SPML
8
ICSA
+
Revenue from all businesses

2010-2011 (Figures in Crore)


ATO (V)
INR

Op Ex (W)
INR

Raw Mat. Cost (X)


INR
X/W

2,874

2,497

1,277

51%

377

13%

149

5%

5,659
4,057

NA
3,593

NA
2,172

NA
60%

523
463

9%
11%

158
275

3%
7%

1,285

1,149

1,098

95%

159

12%

98

8%

2,647

2,376

1,431

60%

271

10%

61

2.3%

5,636
1,219
1,406

5,297
1104
1,115

1,488
420
1,011

28%
38%
90%

339
115
291

6%
10%
20%

184
25
118

3.3%
2%
8%

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EBIDTA (Y)
INR
Y/V

PAT (Z)
INR
Z/V

4.3.4 Industry Performance


Table 99: Performance of Transmission Line Industry
Name of the Equipment

Weight
(%)

Industry Size
(INR Crore)
2010-11

Transmission Lines
Transmission Line Towers
Conductors
Source: IEEMA

23.4
12.6
10.8

14,070
6,600
5,670

YoY % Change
2008-09
13.5
6.5
21.3

2009-10
9.2
19
0.2

2010-11
4
6.8
-0.8

2011-12
-0.8
-5.2
4.3

This important segment (having a weight of 23.4 per cent in the total industry in FY11) has been
on a downturn over the past four years.
Table 100: Strategic Analysis

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Growth in this industry has consistently decreasing from 13.5 per cent in FY09 to 4 per cent in
FY11. It has further declined to -5.2% in FY12. Transmission line manufacturing sector has its
own issues. Some of them are as under.

Fiscal performance of state transcos and discoms continues to be poor with little or no funds
for planned investment.

Poor credit-worthiness of state utilities is leading to lack of payment security for private
investors.

Procedural delays for both public & private projects and long time taken for the entire
bidding process.

Lack of coordination in transmission planning and implementation activity.

Commercial conditions such as unrealistic terms of payment, non-availability of price


variation clauses often lead imbalance in price levels.

The decline in growth of tower industry has led the manufacturing facilities to operate on 67%
capacity utilization only.

4.3.5 Market Prospects


Tower manufacturing capacity is a mature enough industry in the country. It has been showing
fluctuating performance for last five years. Still future of this segment is bright due to adoption
of higher voltage for power transmission.

Figure 85: Tower Industry: Past Performance and Expected Market Size

4,000
3,000

8,028

7,087

6,659

6,600

6,257

5,193

5,000
4,876

INR Crore

6,000

6,180

7,000

7,543

8,000

8,545

9,000

2,000
1,000
0
2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Source: IEEMA

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2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

This factor is the main growth driver of this industry which needs more testing facility of
transmission towers. Apart from it, PGCILs aggressive planning to invest INR 100,000 Crore
for line addition in 12th Plan is being considered as leading demand driver. It is worth to note that
PGCILs investment during 11th Plan was INR 55,000 Crore while in the 12th Plan this amount
would be around INR 100,000 Crore.
In the 11th Plan this industry has grown at a CAGR of 6.4%. By the end of 12th Plan, CEA has
envisaged this market size of INR 18,038 Crore. While looking at the past trend, this industry is
expected to grow up to the size of INR 8,545 Crore in next five years.

4.4 Switchgear & Control Instruments


Switchgears

are

integral

component

at

every Figure 86: Switchgear: Circuit Breaker


switching point in power systems. Basic function
of switchgear in power system is the measurement
and protection from short circuits and overload fault
currents while simultaneously providing service
continuously to unaffected circuits while avoiding the
creation of an electrical hazard. Switchgear power
system also provides important isolation of various circuits from different power supplies for
safety issues.

4.4.1 Constituents of Switchgear


Figure 87: Oil Circuit Breaker

There are many different types and classifications


of switchgear power systems to meet a variety of
different needs. On the basis of different application,
theses are classified accordingly.

Oil Circuit Breaker (OCB)


The oil in OCBs serves two purposes. It insulates
between the phases and between the phases &
ground, and it provides the medium for the
extinguishing of the arc. When electric arc is drawn under oil, the arc vaporizes the oil and
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creates a large bubble that surrounds the arc. The gas inside the bubble is around 80% hydrogen,
which impairs ionization. The decomposition of oil into gas requires energy that comes from the
heat generated by the arc. The oil surrounding the bubble conducts the heat away from the arc
and thus also contributes to deionization of the arc. Main disadvantage of the oil circuit breakers
is the flammability of the oil, and the maintenance necessary to keep the oil in good condition
(i.e. changing and purifying the oil).

Vacuum Circuit Breaker (VCB)


In this breaker, vacuum is being used as the arc quenching

Figure 88: Voltage Circuit Breaker

medium. Vacuum offers highest insulating strength; it has


far superior arc quenching properties than any other
medium. When contacts of a breaker are opened in
vacuum, the interruption occurs at first current zero with
dielectric strength between the contacts building up at a
rate thousands of times that obtained with other circuit
breakers. It consists of fixed contact, moving contact and
arc shield mounted inside a vacuum chamber. The movable member is connected to the control
mechanism by stainless steel bellows .This enables the permanent sealing of the vacuum
chamber so as to eliminate the possibility of leak. A glass vessel or ceramic vessel is used as the
outer insulating body. The arc shield prevents the deterioration of the internal dielectric strength
by preventing metallic vapors falling on the inside surface of the outer insulating cover.
VCB are used for outdoor applications ranging from 22 kV to 66 kV. These are suitable for
majority of applications in rural area.

Gas Circuit Breaker


In this circuit breaker, Sulphar Hexafluoride (SF6) gas is used as the arc quenching medium.
The SF6 gas is an electro negative gas and has a strong tendency to absorb free electrons. The
contacts of the breaker are opened in a high pressure flow of SF6 gas and an arc is struck
between them. The conducting free electrons in the arc are rapidly captured by the gas to form
relatively immobile negative ions. This loss of conducting electrons in the arc quickly builds up

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enough insulation strength to extinguish the arc.

Figure 89: Gas Circuit Breaker

The SF6 circuit breakers are very effective for high power
and high voltage service.

Advantages of Gas Circuit Breaker

Due to superior arc quenching property of SF6, such


breakers have very short arcing time

Dielectric strength of SF6 gas is 2 to 3 times that of air, such breakers can interrupt much
larger currents

Gives noiseless operation due to its closed gas circuit

Closed gas enclosure keeps the interior dry so that there is no moisture problem

There is no risk of fire as SF6 is non inflammable

There are no carbon deposits

Low maintenance cost, light foundation requirements and minimum auxiliary equipment

Disadvantages of Gas Circuit Breaker

High cost of SF6

SF6 gas has to be reconditioned after every operation of the breaker, additional equipment is
required for this purpose

Instrument Transformers
Instrument transformers are used for measurement and protective application, together with
equipment such as meters and relays. It is also a part of switchgear family. Their role in electrical
systems is of primary importance as they are a means of "stepping down" the current or voltage
of a system to measurable values, such as 5A or 1A in the case of a current transformers and
110V or 100V in the case of a voltage transformer. This offers the advantage that measurement
and protective equipment can be standardized on a few values of current and voltage. Current
transformers, together with Voltage Transformers (VT) (or Potential Transformers (PT)), are
known as instrument transformers.

Current Transformers
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When current in a circuit is too high to directly Figure 90: Current Transformer
apply

to

measuring

instruments,

current

transformer produces a reduced current accurately


proportional to the current in the circuit, which can
be conveniently connected to measuring and
recording instruments. A current transformer also
isolates the measuring instruments from what may
be very high voltage in the monitored circuit.
Current transformers are commonly used in metering and protective relays in the electrical
power industry.

Voltage Transformers
When voltage level of a circuit is too high to Figure 91: Voltage Transformer
directly apply to measuring instruments, a voltage
transformer produces a stepped down voltage level
accurately proportional to the voltage level of the
circuit, which can be conveniently connected to
measuring and recording instruments. A voltage
transformer also isolates the measuring instruments
from what may be very high voltage in the
monitored circuit. Voltage (Potential) transformers are commonly used in metering and
protective relays in the electrical power industry.

4.4.2 Competitor Analysis


Table 101: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
Year of Establishment

Nature of Business

Products/Services

1964
Manufacturing
EPC
Oil & Gas
R&D
Power Transformers
Switchgear
BTG Sets
BOP

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Leading Product/Service

Infrastructure
Annual Turnover
(20010-11 and 2009-10)

Technology Sourcing

Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

Power Transformers
BTG Sets
Switchgear
Mfg unit: 15
Business office: 15
Service centre: 8

INR 43,337 Crore and INR 34,154 Crore

Siemens AG Germany
Germany ABB
Switzerland
General Electric
USA
More than 70 countries
Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Sector, Mining Sector, Indian Railways, EPC
Contractors, Cement Industry, Steel Industry
ASME, API

Table 102: Siemens India Limited


Year of Establishment

Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service

Infrastructure
Annual Turnover
(20010-11 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

1956-57 (In India)


Manufacturing
EPC
Services
R&D
Power Transformers
Switchgear
Network Protection & Control
System Automation & Robotics
Electric Motors & Alternators
Substation Erection
Consumer Products
Power Transformers
Switchgear
System Automation
Mfg unit: 8
Sales offices: 19
R&D center: 10

INR 12,253 Crore and INR 9,477 Crore

Indigenous technology
More than 190 countries
Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Sector, Mining Sector, Indian Railways, EPC
Contractors, Cement Industry, Steel Industry
IEC, ANSI, IEEE, CPRI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

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Table 103: ABB Limited


Year of Establishment

Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service

Infrastructure

Annual Turnover
(20010-11 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

1949 (In India)


Manufacturing
EPC
Services
R&D
Power Transformers
Switchgear
Network Protection & Control
System Automation & Robotics
Electric Motors & Alternators
Substation Erection
Consumer Products
Power Transformers
Switchgear
System Automation
Mfg unit: 12
Marketing offices: 23
Service center: 8
Logistic warehouse: 3
Training centers: 4
Power & Automation engineering centers: 2
Channel partners: 550

INR 7,693 Crore and INR 6,372 Crore

Indigenous technology
More than 100 countries
Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Sector, Mining Sector, Indian Railways, EPC
Contractors, Cement Industry, Steel Industry
IEC, ANSI, IS, KEMA, BS, CSA, UL, ATEX, CE, CPRI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001,
OHSAS 18001

Table 104: Crompton Greaves Limited


Year of Establishment

Nature of Business

Products/Services

1937 (In India)


Manufacturing
EPC
Services
R&D
Power Transformers
Switchgear
Network Protection & Control
System Automation & Robotics

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Leading Product/Service

Infrastructure
Annual Turnover
(20010-11 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

Electric Motors & Alternators


Substation Erection
Consumer Products
Power Transformers
Switchgear
Rotating Machines
System Automation
Mfg unit: 20
More than 30 communication points in India

INR 6,276 Crore and INR 5,368 Crore

For SLIM Transformers with Duponts Nomex Thermal Insulating Technology


Indonesia, Belgium, Hungary, Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, Netherland, Sweden,
France, UAE, China, Australia, New Zealand, Curacao
Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Sector, Mining Sector, Indian Railways, EPC
Contractors, Cement Industry, Steel Industry
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, CPRI, IEC, ANSI, IS, KEMA, BS, CSA, UL,
ATEX, CE

Table 105: Alstom (Areva) T&D India Limited


Year of Establishment

Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service

Infrastructure

Annual Turnover
(20010-11)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints
Indian Clientele

1911 (In India)


Manufacturing
EPC
Services
R&D
Power Transformers
Gas Insulated Switchgear
Switchgear
Network Protection & Control
Electric Motors & Alternators
Substation Erection
Power Transformers
Switchgear
System Automation
Mfg unit: 8
Sales offices: 25
R&D center: 4
Engineering center: 2
Channel partners: 500

INR 4,037 Crore

Indigenous technology
More than 100 countries
Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Sector, Mining Sector, Indian Railways, EPC

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Certification

Contractors, Cement Industry, Steel Industry


IEC, ANSI, IEEE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

Table 106: Biecco Lawrie Limited


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

Products/Services
Leading Product/Service
Annual Turnover
(2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Indian Clientele
Certification

1943
Manufacturing
Turnkey Projects
Electrical Repairs
Switchgear
Electronics & Control (Relays Division)
Switchgear

INR 66 Crore

Indigenous
Power Utilities, Indian Railways, EPC Contractors, Cement Industry, Steel
Industry
ISO 9001-2008, ISO-14000

Table 107: Jyoti Limited


Year of Establishment

Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service
Annual Turnover
(20010-11 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

1943
Manufacturing
EPC
Services
R&D
Switchgear
Electronics & Control (Relays Division)
Rotating Electrical Machines
Hydel System, Electrical Pump
Switchgear
Rotating Electrical Machines

INR 395 Crore and INR299 Crore

Toshiba Corporation, Japan


Bhutan, Oman, Nepal,
Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Sector, Mining Sector, Indian Railways, EPC
Contractors, Cement Industry, Fertilizer Industry, Steel Industry
ISO 9001

Table 108: Vishal Transformers & Switchgears (P) Ltd


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

1970
Manufacturing

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Products/Services

Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Technology Sourcing
Indian Clientele
Certification

Instrument Transformers
Auxiliary Transformers
Distribution Transformers
Special Purpose CT & VT
Metering Cubicle
Instrument Transformers
Mfg unit: 3
Indigenous
Various SEBs of ctates such as: UP, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana
Entities such as: BHEL, Siemens, ABB, CGL, ALSTOM, L&T, CGL,
Nagarjuna Construction Company, Indian Railways, Subhash Projects
ISO 9001-2008, IS

Table 109: Heptacare Power Industries Pvt. Limited


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business
Products/Services
Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Technology Sourcing

Indian Clientele

Certification

1994
Manufacturing
Instrument Transformers
Instrument Transformers
Mfg unit: 1
Indigenous
Various SEBs of states such as: UP, UttraKhand, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana,
J&K, HP, Chhattisgarh, Odissa
Power utilities such as: Areva, ABB, BBMB, BHEL, CGL, INRCL
International Ltd, KEC International, Nagarjuna Construction
ISO 9001-2000, IEC,IS

Table 110: Hivoltrans Electricals Pvt. Ltd


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business
Products/Services
Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Technology Sourcing

Indian Clientele

Certification

1985
Manufacturing
Instrument Transformers
Isolating Transformers
HV Testing Transformers
Instrument Transformers
Mfg unit: 1
Indigenous
Government utilities such as: MSEB, ASEB, MPSEB, GEB, NEEPCO, BBMB,
APSEB, RSEB, GRIDCO, WBSEB
Others such as: ABB, ALSTOM, CGL, Bharat Bijlee, EMCO, Essar, GAIL,
IOCL, Railways, KRIBHCO, Jyoti Enterprises, Suzlon Energy, Torrent Power,
UltraTech
ISO 9001:2000, IS

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Table 111: Kappa Electricals


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business
Products/Services
Products/Services
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprint
Indian Clientele
Certification

1966
Manufacturing
Instrument Transformers
Control & Auto Transformers
Relays, Switches and Fuses
Instrument Transformers
Indigenous
Indian Subcontinent, East Asia, Middle East and South East Asia
Various SEBs
Private Utilities
Industrial Consumers
ISO 9001:1994, BS, IEC, AS, DIN, KEMA

4.4.3 Financial Analysis


Table 112: Competitor Performance
Sr No

Company Name

BHEL
Siemens
India
2
Limited
3
ABB Limited
Crompton Greaves
4
Limited
Alstom
(Areva)
5
T&D India Limited*
6
Biecco Lawrie*
7
Jyoti Limited
*Figure for FY10

2010-2011 (Figures in Crore)


Raw Mat. Cost (X)
EBIDTA (Y)

ATO (V)

Op Ex (W)

INR
43,337

INR
33,856

INR
23,209

X/W
69%

INR
9,538

Y/V
22%

INR
6,011

PAT (Z)
Z/V
14%

12,253

3,895

2,162

56%

1,409

12%

868

7%

7,693

7,126

5,518

77%

393

5%

185

2%

6,276

5,018

2,828

56%

937

15%

694

11%

4,037

3,718

2,875

77%

319

8%

65

2%

66
395

62
341

39
270

63%
80%

4
54

6%
14%

2
18

3%
5%

4.4.4 Industry Performance


The switchgear industry in India manufactures the entire range of circuit breakers from bulk oil,
minimum oil, and air blast, vacuum; to Sulphar Hexafluoride (SF6) as per standard
specifications. There are a few leading circuit breaker manufacturers in the country. Rests are
medium scale manufacturers. In the field of instrument transformer also there are eight to ten
players who are majorly involved in manufacturing of instrument transformers at EHV level
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only. Other players manufacture these components at sub-transmission and distribution voltage
level. At the medium and low voltage level, it is an unorganized market and regional players are
involved in doing business in their area of reach.
Figure 92: Export of Switchgear Instruments

After two consecutive years of double-digit


1,105

1,200

growth, the switchgear industry had to contend

1,000

INR Crore

with a 2.4 per cent fall in FY12. In FY11, the


segment had grown by 21.2% that had come
over and above a 14.5% growth in FY10. It is

800

614
600
400

estimated that the size of the switchgear

200

market, (not including domestic switches), was

0
2006-07

around INR 9,100 Crore in 2010-11.

813

751

705

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

Source: Ministry of Commerce

Table 113: Performance of Switchgear Industry


Name of the Equipment

Weight
(%)

Industry Size
(INR Crore)
2011-11

Switchgear
Power Contactors
LT Circuit Breakers
MCBs
S/F and F/S Units
HT Circuit Breakers
Source: IEEMA

15.1
2.6
3.6
2.8
0.5
5.6

9,100
1,000
1,360
1,050
207
2,140

YoY % Change
2008-09
0
-17.8
-1
9.7
-11.1
2.4

2009-10
14.5
41
29.4
23
5.3
-5.8

2010-11
21.2
28.7
19.5
7.7
3.8
28.4

2011-12
-2.4
-10.4
-5.8
15.5
-4.3
-5.8

4.4.5 Demand Segments


Utilities: HV and EHV demand majorly comes from the utilities. India's power generation
capacity of 2,300 MW in 1950 expanded to 200,000 MW in 2012. With the 12th Plan the
capacity is expected to increase by around 75,000 MW. The Government is focusing on
increasing the penetration of power supply in villages. Schemes like APDRP and RGGVY are
providing an excellent opportunity for the LV and MV switchgear market with about 10-15%
villages yet to be electrified.
Industrial Segment: An increase in process automation levels observed which support pushbuttons, contactors and switching relays, as well as the protection relays market, which finds

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application extensively for motor control. Investment in new infrastructural setup is set to
increase the market for Insulated Switchgears, Ring Main Units, Molded Case Circuit Breakers,
Air Circuit Breakers and Control & Relay Panels.
Table 114: Strategic Analysis

Power Plant Modernization and Refurbishment: As in other parts of the world, numerous
power plants in India are nearing the end of their services plan, thus requiring overhauling and
modernization. This includes replacement of existing transformers and LV, MV and HV
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switchgear, which are on average over 30 years old. Power plant modernization and
refurbishment is expected to additionally support growth of the switchgear market.
Alternative Energy Sources: The India Government continues to research and invest in
renewable energy sources such as wind, solar-thermal and hydroelectric power. The increase in
investment in alternative energy sources is also expected to support market growth, as LV and
MV switchgear products are required for general protection as well as switching. The MCCB
and MCB markets are expected to benefit considerably from alternative energy expansion.

4.4.6 Market Prospects


Switchgear industry has been growing for last years at a CAGR of 7.9%. Only in FY 2011-12 it
witnessed negative growth. Still future of this product is good enough due to R&M plans of old
power plants. This factor is the main growth driver of this industry.
Figure 93: Switchgear Industry: Past Performance and Expected Market Size

2008-09

2010-11

2011-12

12,030

11,151

9,581

8,882

2007-08

7,508

6,557

6,000

6,557

8,000

9,100

10,000

10,336

12,000

12,977

14,000

4,000
2,000
0
2009-10

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

Source: IEEMA

By the end of 12th Plan, CEA has envisaged this market size of INR 22,000 Crore. While looking
at the past trend, this industry is expected to grow up to the size of INR 12,977 Crore.

4.5 Transformer

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A transformer is a static machine used for Figure 94: Transformer


transforming voltage level from one circuit to
another circuit without changing frequency. By using
a step up transformer at the sending end of the power
system network we transmit the power at high
voltage. This power may not be distributed to the
consumers directly and must be stepped down to the
desired level at the receiving end with help of step
down transformer.
Table 115: Types of Transformer
Power Transformer

Distribution Transformer

Instrument Transformer

Rating

Above 1 MVA, 33 kV

Up to 1 MVA, 11 kV

440 Volts to 1200 kV

Application

Generation, Transmission, Subtransmission and Distribution

Distribution

Measuring & Protection

Types

Oil filled & Dry Type

Oil filled & Dry type

Oil filled & Dry type

4.5.1 Major Components of Transformer


Figure 95: Transformer Windings

Windings
The conducting material used for the windings depends upon
the application, but in all cases the individual turns must be
electrically insulated from each other to ensure that the
current travels throughout every turn. Larger power
transformers operating at high voltages may be wound with
copper rectangular strip conductors insulated by oil-impregnated paper and blocks of pressboard.

Core
For efficient flux linking between the two windings, one low reluctance magnetic path common
to both of them should be provided in the transformer. This low reluctance magnetic path in
transformer is known as core of transformer. The main problem with transformer core is the
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hysteresis and eddy current loss in transformer. Hysteresis Figure 96: Core
loss in transformer mainly depends upon its core materials.
The core steel which has under gone through the both silicon
alloying and cold rolling treatments is commonly known as
CRGOS or Cold Rolled Grain Oriented Silicon Steel. This
material is now universally used for manufacturing for
transformer core.

Conservator Tank
Two main roles of conservator: whenever high

Figure 97: Conservator Tank

electrical stress are produces inside the transformer


due to fault then temperature raise of oil it gives
contraction effect & gases also produced inside the
main tank then it takes a path to release the pressure
via Buchholz relay to the conservator & breather
releases the gas.
Conservator tank is provided to maintain the oil level in the transformer. It is never filled with oil
up to the neck. Thermal expansion nature of the oil is kept in the view and therefore oil is filled
only up to 3/4th of conservator tank level.

Radiator
Figure 98: Radiator

Radiators are used in a transformer to cool the


transformer oil through natural air or forced air
flowing in these radiator fins. As the transformer oil
temperature goes down due to cooling it goes to the
transformer tank from bottom, cool the windings and
gets heated, and then returns to the radiator for next
cooling. This cycle repeats as the oil flow is also natural due difference in temperature of oil on
bottom and top. In big power transformers this oil circulation is forced by oil pumps for effective
cooling. The radiator has many small fins and there are 4-10 radiator banks in a transformer
depending on capacity and make of the transformer.
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Buchholz Relay
Buchholz Relay in transformer is an oil container

Figure 99: Buchholz Relay

housed the connecting pipe from main tank to


conservator tank. It has mainly two elements. The
upper element consists of a float. The float is
attached to a hinge in such a way that it can move
up and down depending upon the oil level in
the Buchholz Relay Container. One mercury
switch is fixed on the float. The alignment of
mercury switch hence depends upon the position
of the float. The lower element consists of a
baffle plate and mercury switch. This plate is fitted on a hinge just in front of the inlet (main tank
side) of Buchholz Relay in transformer in such a way that when oil enters in the relay from that
inlet in high pressure the alignment of the baffle plate along with the mercury switch attached to
it, will change. In addition to these main elements a Buchholz Relay has gas release pockets on
top. The electrical leads from both mercury switches are taken out through a molded terminal
block.

Bushings
Figure 100: Bushings

A bushing is a hollow electrical insulator through which


a

conductor

may

pass.

The

bushing

is

hollow insulating liner that fits through a hole in a wall


or metal case, allowing a conductor to pass along its
centre and connect at both ends to other equipment. The
purpose of the bushing is to keep the conductor insulated
from the surface it is passing through. Bushings are often
made of wet-process fired porcelain, and may be coated
with a semi-conducting glaze to assist in equalizing the electrical stress along the length of the
bushing.

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The inside of the bushing may contain paper insulation and the bushing is often filled with oil to
provide additional insulation. Bushings for medium-voltage and low-voltage apparatus may be
made of resins reinforced with paper. The use of polymer bushings for high voltage applications
is becoming more common. The largest high-voltage bushings made are usually associated
with high-voltage direct-current converters.

4.5.2 Market Analysis


Transformer is the most costly and critical component in a substation. It accounts for 10-15% of
the total cost of switchyard in a power system. The Indian transformer industry is more than five
decade old and manufactures all types of transformers. The industry enjoys a good reputation in
terms of quality, price and delivery in the domestic as well as overseas markets even in advanced
countries. The Indian transformer industry can generally be divided into distribution
transformers, power transformers, generating transformer and other types of special transformers
for welding, traction, furnace etc.

Past Performance
Power transformers account for about 65-70% of the total transformer industry in MVA terms.
Distribution transformers account for the remaining 30-35% of the total transformer industry in
MVA terms. A transformer could either be oil filled or dry type by nature, with voltage ranging
from 1.1 kV-33 kV.
Table 116: Transformer: Domestic Demand Vs Supply
Installed manufacturing Capacity (MVA)
Production (MVA)
Total Transformer Demand (MVA)

2006-07
1,13,360
90,810
1,39,364

2007-08
1,44,190
1,07,723
1,60,129

2008-09
1,52,065
1,22,487
1,83,988

2009-10
1,72,065
1,29,049
2,11,402

2010-11
2,10,000
1,68,000
2,42,901

The transformer industry grew by a feeble 1.2% in FY12 as against a very healthy 13.5% in
FY11. While power transformers have performed consistently, it is distribution transformers that
have shown erratic trend. In FY12, the distribution transformer category suffered a 3.3% against
the 7.4% growth seen in power transformers.

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Table 117: Performance of Transformer Industry


Name of the Equipment

Weight
(%)

Industry Size
(INR Crore)

YoY % Change

2010-11
Transformers
Power Transformers
Distribution Transformers
Source: IEEMA

20.6
8.6
12

2008-09

12,350
5,150
7,200

-1.2
25.8
-16.9

2009-10
9.1
17.2
3

2010-11

2011-12

13.5
13.2
13.8

1.2
7.4
-3.3

Demand Segments
Figure 101: Demand Drivers fo Transformer

The Indian transformer manufacturing is a


mature industry with large manufacturing
Generator
Transformer

base. Huge capacity has been added by


several manufacturers over the last 5-7

20%

years based on the planned programs.

15%

Indian Electrical Equipment industry over

2%

15%

48%

the years has also gained global acceptance

Transformation
Capacity
Industrial
Demand
Replacement

and India has emerged as a preferred


destination for sourcing of quality, reliable
and

competitively

priced

Export

equipment

including transformers.
Generator Transformers: These are used primarily as step up transformer in power generation
plants. Power transformer is said to be one of the main and costly plant equipment. With the 12th
Plan the capacity is expected to increase by around 75,000 MW which reflects the requirement of
96,837 MVA of generator transformers.
Transformation Capacity: Substation capacity has been added satisfactorily in 11th plan and it
will continue in the 12th plan also because of good target of generation capacity addition.
Transformation capacity addition is the primary requirement for evacuation of power from any
generating power plant. Therefore this segment will keep a high demand of the tune of 60-65
thousand MVA per annum. Transformation capacity in 11th FYP has increased at CAGR of 54%.
12th Plan also, is likely to perform in same way in order to achieve the national target.

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Table 118: Transformer: Demand Creators


Transformer Demand Segment
GT Capacity (MVA)

2012-13
20,497

2013-14
19,011

2014-15
19,974

2015-16
21,090

2016-17
16,265

TOTAL
96,837

Transformation Capacity (MVA)

67,372

62,488

65,654

69,321

53,462

318,297

Industry Installations (MVA)

3,369

3,124

3,283

3,466

2,673

15,915

Export Demand (MVA)

18,000

21,420

25,490

30,333

36,096

131,339

Replacement Demand (MVA)

20,000

20,000

20,000

20,000

20,000

100,000

Total (MVA)

129,238

126,043

134,401

144,210

128,496

662,388

Industrial Installation: Whatever loom in industrial growth was to happen, has occurred
already. Therefore, in future more development is obvious. Although Industrial segment
contributes only 2% of total demand but it encourages customized product which can give better
profitability. Industries such as steel, oil, cement, textile, sugar, heavy engineering etc are the
segment growth drivers.
Export Demand: In the global market, performance of Indian product is acknowledged as
technically at par with the leading international companies since Indian transformer industry is
matured enough as a reliable supplier, it is exporting transformer in various parts of the world
including countries like USA, Europe, African Countries, Cyprus, Syria, Iraq and other Middle
East countries.
Table 119: Transformer Exports from India
Figures in INR Crore
2005-06

2006-07

2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

CAGR

65.1

175.9

234.7

251.2

379.1

460.1

48%

38

127.6

161.8

200.2

189

212.4

41%

307.6

488.7

699

1273.5

1221.2

748.9

19%

410.7
Source: Ministry of Commerce

792.2

1095.5

1724.9

1789.3

1421.4

28%

Up to 650 kVA
650 kVA-10 MVA
Above 10 MVA

Over a period of six years industry has exported the transformers at a robust CAGR of 28%. In
this, small manufacturers are now emerging as leading exporters in small transformer which has
seen highest growth rate of 48%.
Replacement Demand: As in other parts of the world, numerous power plants in India are
nearing the end of their service plan, thus requiring overhauling and modernization. This

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includes replacement of existing transformers, which are on average over 30 years old and the
replacement of distribution and power transformers. BEE has started the program of efficiency
wise star rating of the transformers. It has provided additional market to the industry which ill
drive the extensive use of more efficient and reliable transformers in the future. Further, the
strengthening of the transmission and distribution grid under the R-APDRP scheme will be
growth driver for the industry.

4.5.3 Competitor Analysis


Table 120: Transformer Industry: Prominent Players

Key Attributes
Over all more than 300 players in market
Volume wise 70:30 ratio between organized and
unorganized market
Organized market consist 15-20 established players
who dominate Power Transformer segment
Local manufacturers dominate Distribution
Transformer segment
Lack of EHV transformer testing facility
Prospective Clients
Central & State Transmission Utilities
EPC Companies
State & Private Discoms
Major industries e.g. Heavy Engineering, Cement,
Steel, Railway, Defense etc.

Transformers & Rectifiers


Vijai Electricals
BHEL
Siemens India Limited
ABB Limited
Crompton Greaves Limited
Alstom (Areva) T&D India Ltd
Bharat Bijlee
EMCO
Voltamp
RTS Power
Accurate Transformer
TELK
IMP
Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited

Table 121: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)


Year of Establishment

Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service

Infrastructure

1964
Manufacturing
EPC
Oil & Gas
R&D
Power Transformers
Switchgear
BTG Sets
BOP
Power Transformers
BTG Sets
Switchgear
Mfg unit: 15
Business office: 15

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Annual Turnover
(20010-11 and 2009-10)

Technology Sourcing

Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

Service centre: 8

INR 43,337 Crore and INR 34,154 Crore

Siemens AG Germany
Germany ABB
Switzerland
General Electric
USA
More than 70 countries across the world
Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Sector, Mining Sector, Indian Railways, EPC
Contractors, Cement Industry, Steel Industry
ASME, API

Table 122: Siemens India Limited


Year of Establishment

Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service

Infrastructure
Annual Turnover
(20010-11 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

1956-57 (In India)


Manufacturing
EPC
Services
R&D
Power Transformers
Switchgear
Network Protection & Control
System Automation & Robotics
Electric Motors & Alternators
Substation Erection
Consumer Products
Power Transformers
Switchgear
System Automation
Mfg unit: 8
Sales offices: 19
R&D center: 10

INR 12,253 Crore and INR 9,477 Crore

Indigenous technology
More than 190 countries across the world
Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Sector, Mining Sector, Indian Railways, EPC
Contractors, Cement Industry, Steel Industry
IEC, ANSI, IEEE, CPRI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

Table 123: ABB Limited


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

1949 (In India)


Manufacturing

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Products/Services

Leading Product/Service

Infrastructure

Annual Turnover
(20010-11 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

EPC
Services
R&D
Power Transformers
Switchgear
Capacitors
Network Protection & Control
System Automation & Robotics
Electric Motors & Alternators
Substation Erection
Consumer Products
Power Transformers
Switchgear
System Automation
Mfg unit: 12
Marketing offices: 23
Service center: 8
Logistic warehouse: 3
Training centers: 4
Power & Automation engineering centers: 2
Channel partners: 550

INR 7,693 Crore and INR 6,372 Crore

Indigenous technology
More than 100 countries across the world
Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Sector, Mining Sector, Indian Railways, EPC
Contractors, Cement Industry, Steel Industry
IEC, ANSI, IS, KEMA, BS, CSA, UL, ATEX, CE, CPRI, ISO 9001, ISO 14001,
OHSAS 18001

Table 124: Crompton Greaves Limited


Year of Establishment

Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service

1937 (In India)


Manufacturing
EPC
Services
R&D
Power Transformers
Switchgear
Network Protection & Control
System Automation & Robotics
Electric Motors & Alternators
Substation Erection
Consumer Products
Power Transformers

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Infrastructure
Annual Turnover
(20010-11 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

Switchgear
Rotating Machines
System Automation
Mfg unit: 20
30 Communication points in India

INR 6,276 Crore and INR 5,368 Crore

For SLIM Transformers with Duponts Nomex Thermal Insulating Technology


Indonesia, Belgium, Hungary, Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, Netherland, Sweden,
France, UAE, China, Australia, New Zealand, Curacao
Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Sector, Mining Sector, Indian Railways, EPC
Contractors, Cement Industry, Steel Industry
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, CPRI, IEC, ANSI, IS, KEMA, BS, CSA, UL,
ATEX, CE

Table 125: Alstom (Areva) T&D India Limited


Year of Establishment

Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service

Infrastructure

Annual Turnover
(20010-11)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

1911 (In India)


Manufacturing
EPC
Services
R&D
Power Transformers
Gas Insulated Switchgear
Switchgear
Network Protection & Control
Electric Motors & Alternators
Substation Erection
Power Transformers
Switchgear
System Automation
Mfg unit: 8
Sales offices: 25
R&D center: 4
Engineering center: 2
Channel partners: 500

INR 4,037 Crore

Indigenous technology
More than 100 countries
Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Sector, Mining Sector, Indian Railways, EPC
Contractors, Cement Industry, Steel Industry
IEC, ANSI, IEEE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

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Table 126: Transformers & Rectifiers


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Annual Turnover
(20010-11 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

1994
Manufacturing
Power Transformers
Distribution Transformers
Rectifier Transformers
Furnace Transformers
Reactors
Transformers
Mfg unit: 3
Strategic unit: 3 (for transformer component mfg)
INR 577 Crore and INR 515.09 Crore
Indigenous technology
South Africa, Ethiopia, Bhutan, Canada, Congo, Tanzania, Bangladesh,
Mozambique, Oman, Iran, Nepal, Kenya, Ghana, USA, Australia, Uzbekistan, Saudi
Arabia, UK, Philippines, UAE, Bangladesh
Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Sector, Mining Sector, Indian Railways, EPC
Contractors, Cement Industry, Steel Industry
ISO 90012008, ISO 140012004, OHSAS 180012007

Table 127: Vijai Electricals


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business
Products/Services
Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Annual Turnover
(2010-11 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints

Indian Clientele

Certification

1973
Manufacturing
Power Transformers
Distribution Transformers
Switchgear
Transformers
Mfg unit: 4 (India) + 2 (Abroad)
Strategic unit: For indigenous component development

INR 1849 Crore and INR 1609 Crore

Daihen Corporation, Japan


USA, Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil
APEB, MSEB, Gujarat SEB, Rajasthan SEB, ABB, UPSEB, Asam SEB, BSEB,
BSES, Enercon India Ltd, HSEB, KSEB
Kalpataru Power, PGCIL, NTPC, NPCL, Reliance Energy, Wilson Power
Solutions, Siemens Ltd
Lloyds-UK, Crown Agents- UK, BSI Inspectorate Griffith, OMIC Japan, CAPEThailand, Tubescope Vecto GmbH Germany

Table 128: Voltamp


Year of Establishment

1963

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Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Annual Turnover
(2010-11 and 2009-2010)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

Manufacturing
Services
Transformers
Unitized Substation
Induction Furnace
Lighting Arrestor
Electrical Maintenance
Transformers
Mfg unit: 2

INR 526 Crore and INR 542 Crore

Indigenous technology
India, Nepal, Bhutan, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Middle East Asian Countries
NTPC, ONGC, NALCO, IOCL, BPCL, AEC-SEC, GSFC, GACL
ISO 9001 2000, ISOQAR Accreditation, IEC

Table 129: Bharat Bijlee


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Annual Turnover
(2011-12 and 2010-11)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints

1946
Manufacturing
EPC
Power transformers: Station transformer, Unit Auxiliary transformer
Elevator System: Gearless motors
Motors: 3-phase induction motors, Pumps,
Sub Station erection projects
Transformers
Mfg unit: 1
Branch Office: 13

INR 781 Crore and INR 769 Crore

Indigenous technology
Bangladesh, Tanzania, Algeria, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Kenya, Namibia,
Oman, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, South Africa
AAI, NTPC, PGCIL, BSEB, BSES, MPPTCL, MSETCL, TATA POWER,
TORRENT POWER, RILAINCE INFRA, UPPTCL, WBSETCL, BGR Energy,
NALCO, Singareni Collieries
ISO 90012008, BIS, Canadian Standards Association

Indian Clientele
Certification

Table 130: EMCO


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business
Products/Services

1964
Manufacturing
EPC
Services
Transformers

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Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Annual Turnover
(2010-11 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

Sub-station EPC
Energy meters
Transmission Line & Towers
Transformers
EPC
Mfg unit: 6

INR 1049 Crore and INR 978 Crore

Indigenous technology
Presence across 45 nations
America, Europe, Middle-East countries, Asia Pacific
Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Sector, Mining, EPC Contractors,
Industries, Steel Industries
ISO 90012008, ISO 14001-2004, OHSAS 18001-2007, IS, IEC, ANSI

Cement

4.5.4 Financial Analysis


Table 131: Competitor Analysis
Sr No

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Company Name

BHEL
Siemens India
Limited
ABB Limited
Crompton Greaves
Limited
Alstom (Areva)
T&D India Ltd*
Transformers &
Rectifiers
Vijai Electricals
Voltamp
Bharat Bijlee**

ATO (V)
INR
43,337

2010-2011 (Figures in Crore)


Op Ex (W) Raw Mat. Cost (X)
EBIDTA (Y)
INR
INR
X/W
INR
Y/V
33,856
23,209
69% 9,538
22%

PAT (Z)
INR
Z/V
6,011 14%

12,253

3,895

2,162

56%

1,409

12%

868

7%

7,693

7,126

5,518

77%

393

5%

185

2%

6,276

5,018

2,828

56%

937

15%

694

11%

4,037

3,718

2,875

77%

319

8%

65

2%

577

510

454

89%

66

11%

40

7%

1,849
526
781

1,689
470
685

1,350
442
535

80%
94%
78%

160
67
96

9%
13%
12%

18
51
60

1%
9%
7%

1054

900

10
EMCO
1049
*Figures for 2009-10; **Figures for 2011-2012

(4.7)

(67)

4.5.5 Growth in Market Size


Transformer industry has witnessed consistent growth in the market size and this trend is likely
to continue in the future also. Indian small and medium transformer manufacturers are expected
to gain momentum due to various government reform programs.

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Figure 102: Transformer Industry: Past Performance and Expected Market Size

2008-09

2011-12

14,670

13,907

2010-11

13,184

12,498

2007-08

8,000

10,881

9,973

10,000
10,095

INR Crore

12,000

12,350

14,000

15,474

16,000

16,323

18,000

6,000
4,000
2,000
0
2009-10

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

Source: IEEMA

Export will also be a good growth driver for this industry. In the 11th Plan this industry has
grown at a CAGR of 5.5%. By the end of 12th Plan, CEA has envisaged this market size of INR
29,500 Crore. While looking at the past trend, this industry is expected to grow up to the size of
INR 16,323 Crore.

4.5.6 Prospective Clients


Transmission Utilities

Large amount of projects planned by PGCIL and State transmission Utilities.

Nodal investors in transmission sector.

Distribution Utilities

Large number of projects coming up under R-APDRP and RGGVY.

Thrust on decreasing the AT&C losses: investments in distribution and sub transmission
infrastructure.

EPC Companies

EPC players are flooded with projects due to transformation in utility approach from cost
plus to turnkey basis.

Better commercial arrangement can be outlined.


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Repeating orders.

Easy reach to clients exposed to limited established players (transformer manufacturers).

4.5.7 Business Risk


Industry Level risk

Almost all major players have increased their capacities leading to excess supply situation in
the industry.

Pricing becoming an issue especially with Govt. clients.

CRGO Steel and Copper are the key raw material, which are highly price volatile which can
cause unfavourable impacts on pricing.

Transformer Industry is highly dependent and driven by growth in power sector.

Any dent in performance of sector affects the growth of the industry.

Consumer Level Risk

Choice of states and schemes: Certain states and schemes have had huge execution
challenges, administrative and payment issues.

The L1 guidelines are objective leaves no room for subjective matters like quality.

Unilateral testing by State Utilities: Leading to false results and develops dispute. Also
bottleneck in High Voltage Transformer Testing in the Country.

Local administrative and executive staff at utilities: Results in to delayed payments.

4.6 Energy Meter


Figure 103: Energy Meter

An electricity meter or energy meter is a device that


measures the amount of electric energy consumed by a
residence, business, or an electrically powered device.
Electricity meters are typically calibrated in billing units,
the most common one being the kilowatt hour (kWh).
Periodic reading of electric meters establishes billing cycles
and energy used during a cycle.

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In settings when energy savings during certain periods are desired, meters may measure demand,
the maximum use of power in some interval. Time of Day metering allows electric rates to be
changed during a day, to record usage during peak high-cost periods and off-peak, lower-cost,
periods. Also, in some areas meters have relays for demand response shedding of loads during
peak load periods.

4.6.1 Types of Energy Meter


Electricity meters operate by continuously measuring the instantaneous voltage (volts) and
current (amperes) and finding the product of these to give instantaneous electrical power (watts)
which is then integrated against time to give energy used (joules, kilowatt-hours etc.). Meters for
smaller services (such as small residential customers) can be connected directly in-line between
source and customer. For larger loads, more than about 200 ampere of load, current transformers
are used, so that the meter can be located other than in line with the service conductors. The
meters fall into two basic categories, electromechanical and electronic.

Electromechanical Meter
Figure 104: Electromechanical Meter

The most common type of electricity meter is the


electromechanical induction watt-hour meter. The
electromechanical induction meter operates by
counting the revolutions of an aluminum disc which
is made to rotate at a speed proportional to the
power.

The

number

of

revolutions

is

thus

proportional to the energy usage. The voltage coil


consumes a small and relatively constant amount of
power, typically around 2 watts which is not
registered on the meter. The current coil similarly
consumes a small amount of power in proportion to the square of the current flowing through it,
typically up to a couple of watts at full load, which is registered on the meter.

Electronic Meter

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Figure 105: Electronic Meter

Electronic meters display the energy used on an


LCD display, and can also transmit readings to
remote places. In addition to measuring energy
used, electronic meters can also record other
parameters of the load and supply such as maximum
demand, power factor and reactive power used etc.
They can also support time-of-day billing, for
example, recording the amount of energy used
during on-peak and off-peak hours.
Now a day, electronic meters are able to store the data for a long time which can be downloaded
at any time of need. Meters with battery back up are able to transmit the data even when main
power supply is off. Various kinds of signaling and indication functions are available to detect
any kind of tempering or violation of safety norms. All of these functions are controlled through
inbuilt electronic microprocessor.

HTMD Meter
This is instrument transformers supported metering

Figure 106: HTMD Meter

system. This type of meter is connected through the


secondary of current transformer and potential
transformer. These are used at the points in power
system where voltage and current both are at very high
level and their direct measurement is not possible.
Technical Specification:

Type: 3 Phase

Accuracy Class: 0.1, 0.2, 0.5

Current Rating: For the load above 200 Ampere where CT is used

Voltage Rating: For the system above 440 Volts where PT is used

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Figure 107: Apex Meters

Application:

Generating Stations (Apex Meters)

EHV Substations (Apex Meters)

Distribution Substations

HT Consumers

LTCT Meter
Figure 108: LTCT Meter

This is current transformer supported metering


system. This type of meter is connected through
the secondary of current transformer but potential
transformer is not used. These are used at the
points in power system current is at very high
level and its direct measurement is not possible.
Technical Specification:

Type: 3 Phase

Accuracy Class: 0.5, 1.0

Current Rating: For the load above 200 Ampere where CT is used

Voltage Rating: For the system up to 440 Volts where PT is not used

Application:

HT Consumers

LT Consumers

DT Metering

LT Whole Current Meter


These meters are free from the use of instrument transformers. These meters are put in to the
path of main electrical circuit. Whole current implies the fact that the entire load current in the
electrical circuit passes through the meter. These energy meters are installed for single and three
phase supply connection types with different current ratings. They are suitable for low voltage
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residential supply connections, small and medium enterprises and low voltage distribution
transformer metering. They are designated with single or three phase supply type, current
carrying capacity and accuracy class indices of 1.0 and 2.0 in compliance with international
metering standards.
Figure 109: LT Whole Current Meter

Technical Specification:

Type: 1 Phase and 3 Phase

Accuracy Class: 1.0, 2.0

Current Rating: For the load up to 100 Ampere


where CT is not used

Voltage Rating: For the system up to 440 Volts


where PT is not used

Application:

Domestic Consumers

Small Commercial Complexes etc.

Smart Metering System: Prepaid Meter


Smart metering has gained popularity by bringing
benefits to all stakeholders in the utilities industry.
Different payment methods available via smart meters
for the amount of energy consumed help end users to
increase payment transparency and enable utilities to
easily comply with regulations on consumer rights.
Prepaid service options have become an attractive
payment solution allowing users to better manage their
energy consumption and optimize their budget
allocation.

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Figure 110: Prepaid Meter

Figure 111: Running Cycle of Prepaid Meter

Prepayment metering is simple and user friendly. Prepayment or pay as you go has been
accepted by the utilities worldwide as a way to improve customer service, cash flow and the
revenue cycle. It is altogether a new arena in India and is likely to be important for revenue and
energy management. This will benefit the State Electricity Boards (SEBs), private utilities and
the electricity consumers.

4.6.2 Competitor Analysis


There are more than twenty five companies manufacturing approximately 20 million energy
meters per year in India.
Table 132: Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd
Year of Establishment

Nature of Business

Products/Services

1992
Manufacturing
Turnkey Services
Automation
R&D
Various Kind of Meter Manufacturing
EPC in T&D
Manufacturing of Meter Testing Equipments
Inverters & Solar Product Manufacturing
System Automation & SCADA Implementation

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Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Annual Turnover
(2010-2011 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints

Indian Clientele

Certification

Custom Built Software


Billing Solutions
Meter Manufacturing
System Automation
Mfg unit: 2 (Rajasthan, Uttarakhand)

INR 720 Crore and INR 623 Crore

Indigenous Technology
USA, Germany, UK, Ireland, Canada, Bangladesh, Middle East, Africa, Brazil,
China, Singapore, Nepal
Various SEBs of States such as: KSEB, ASEB, RSEB, MSEB, MPSEB,
UPPCL, UPCL, DHBVNL, JKPDD
Various Government Organization Such as: ITI, CDOT, Central Electronics
Ltd., BSNL, DRDO, BEL
Other Players Such as: Reliance Energy, Ahmadabad Electricity Co., Surat
Electricity Company, Tata Power, Torrent Power Ltd, Maruti Udyog Ltd,
Instruments Ltd
ISO 9001:1994, IECQ, DLMS Certification, IS, IDEMI, ERTL
Awards from BHEL, NPCL etc.

Table 133: Secure Meters Limited


Year of Establishment

Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Annual Turnover
(2010-2011)
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints
Indian Clientele
Certification

1988
Manufacturing
Turnkey Services
Automation
R&D
Various Kind of Meter Manufacturing
EPC in T&D
Manufacturing of Meter Testing Equipments
System Automation & SCADA Implementation
Custom Built Software
Billing Solutions
Meter Manufacturing
System Automation
Manufacturing of Meter Testing Equipments
Mfg unit: 3 (India) + 4 (UK & Sweden)

INR 599 Crore

In house R&D
Presence in 50 countries across the world
Power Utilities, Oil & Gas Sector, Mining Sector, Indian Railways, EPC
Contractors, Cement Industry, Steel Industry
NABL, IEC, ANSI, IEEE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001

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Table 134: L&T Limited (Electrical & Automation Division)


Presence in Market
Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Technology Sourcing
Global Footprints

Indian Clientele
Certification

Since early 90s


Manufacturing
Turnkey Services
R&D
Various Kind of Meter Manufacturing
System Automation & SCADA Implementation
Energy Management Services
Relay Manufacturing
Meter Manufacturing
Relay Manufacturing
Mfg unit: 1 (Mysore)
Indigenous Technology
Mfg in UK: Collaboration with CyanTechnology;
South East Asia, Middle East Countries, Africa
Focus on European Markets
Various SEBs across country
Industrial Consumers
Private Utilities
NABL

Table 135: ECE Industries Limited


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Annual Turnover
(2010-2011 and 2009-10)
Technology Sourcing
Indian Clientele
Certification

1945 (Metering Division Since 1962)


Manufacturing
Turnkey Projects
Energy Meter
AMR Solutions
Transformer
Switchgear
Elevator
Energy Meter
Transformers
Mfg unit: 1 (Energy Meter at Hyderabad)

INR 201 Crore and INR 159 Crore

Veb Electo Apparate-Werke, Germany


Various SEBs across country
Industrial Consumers
Private Utilities
ISO 9001-2000, BIS,

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Table 136: HPL Metering Pvt. Ltd


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business

Products/Services

Leading Product/Service

Infrastructure

Average Annual Turnover


Global Footprints

Indian Clientele
Certification

1956
Manufacturing
Energy Meter
Relays
Switchgears
Lighting
Luminaries
Wires & Cables
Energy Meter
Switchgears
Mfg unit: 9 (Meters: 2)
Marketing Offices: 69
Dealers: 1,200
Retailers: 15,000
INR 1,000 Crore
Middle East and SAARC countries
European Markets
Various SEBs across country
Industrial Consumers
Private Utilities
ISO 9001:2000, IEC,

Table 137: Capital Power Systems Ltd


Year of Establishment
Nature of Business
Products/Services
Leading Product/Service
Infrastructure
Annual Turnover (2009-10)

Indian Clientele

Certification

1988
Manufacturing
Energy Meter
Relays
Energy Meter
Mfg unit: 1
INR 72.5 Crore
Various Govt. Utilities such as: DHBVN, JSEB, Orissa utilities, CSEB,
WBSEDCL, UP utilities, KSEB, Maharashtra utilities, Jaipur utilities, AP
utilities, Haryana utilities
Private companies such as: Lanco, Tata, KEC International, Yamuna Power &
Infrastructure, NCC Ltd, IVRCL, Kalpataru, Maytas, RPG, Kirlosker, A2Z,
Jyoti Structures Ltd, Shyama Power India Ltd
ISO 9001:2000, IEC, IS

4.6.3 Industry Performance

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100% metering of power supply connections insisted by many state regulatory commissions and
support by Ministry of Power through various reform programs, particularly RGGVY and now
RAPDRP has provided impetus to demand for meters. Overall environment for metering
industry in 09-10 has been generally good. Though physical sales did pick up as compared to
2008-09, prices have continued to fall. During the 2011-2012, growth rate of energy meters has
remained 6.1% which is 60% lower as compared to FY 2010-2011 that saw a growth of 15.4%.
Table 138: Performance of Metering Industry
Name of the Equipment

Weight
(%)

Industry Size
(INR Crore)
2010-11

Energy Meters
Source: IEEMA

3.7

YoY % Change
2008-09

2,250

-8.2

2009-10

2010-11

11.3

2011-12

15.4

6.1

This can be attributed to sharp decline in financial health of most of distribution utilities during
the FY 2011-2012.

Figure 112: Export of Electrical Meters

During the Year 2009-10 sales of

300
256
250

11.3% mainly due to 38% growth in

200

Single phase static meters. Share of


Electromagnetic meters has further

INR Crore

energy meters increased by over

165

150
100

71

71

2007-08

2008-09

51

reduced to 4.5%. CEA guidelines,

50

which have mandated use of static

meters, have seen the Indian energy

2006-07

2009-10

2010-11

Source: Ministry of Commerce

meter market shift largely to static meters. Market share of conventional electromagnetic meters
is on decline and is less than the 5% in 2010-2011.

4.6.4 Market Prospects


The demand for meters, both for Single Phase and Three Phase, is expected to remain good for
next 2-3 years. Utilities are also procuring Indian companion standard compliant meters for
feeders, transformers and HT Consumers. This will lead to good demand for system meters.
Reasonable flow of enquiries with short delivery schedules have been observed from various
SEBs. Procurement of meters for RGGVY is being done by project contractors. An overall sale
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of meter industry is expected to remain at current level. The basic underlying problems being
faced by the industry remain same, some of them are actually found to be on the rise.
Varying tender specifications, decreasing prices, practically little attention to quality in the
procurement procedures, etc. continue to bother manufacturers. Huge numbers of meters are
being procured for BPL consumers under RGGVY program through contractors, where both
quality and price have received severe beating. Lack of proper metering at every required point
has been the critical issue with the whole power sector (especially with distribution sector) in
India. But now efforts are being made to put the power sector on track of commercial principle.
It can be achieved only when a utility ensures 100% metering status.
Table 139: Strategic Analysis

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Metering industry has witnessed consistent growth in all aspects such as market size, volume and
quality etc. This trend is likely to continue in the future even at a higher pace. Indian meter
manufacturing industry may gain momentum because of power sector reforms, reduction of
T&D and commercial losses etc. In the 11th Plan this industry has grown at an aggressive CAGR
of 5.8%. By the end of 12th Plan, CEA has envisaged this market size of INR 5,500 Crore. While
looking at the past trend, this industry is expected to grow up to the size of INR 3,158 Crore.
Figure 113: Metering Industry: Past Performance and Expected Market Size

2,327

2010-11

2011-12

2,986

2,824

2,525

2,250

1,950

1,500

1,752

2,000
1,908

INR Crore

2,500

2,627

3,000

3,158

3,500

1,000
500
0
2007-08

2008-09

2009-10

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2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

CHAPTER 5
CHALLENGES AND ISSUES
5.1 Increasing Imports: A Major Challenge
Imports of electrical equipment have grown in the past five years at a CAGR of 28.28%. Current
export-import trends based on select major ports trade data indicates alarming growth of almost
20% in imports; especially from China, South Korea, Germany and other EU countries. The
unfavorable domestic economic situation due to depreciation in Indian Rupee, high inflation,
high interest costs, credit squeeze etc. is having a significant adverse effect on the bottom line of
the industry; apart from intense overseas competition. This situation is getting exacerbated by the
turmoil in the global economy.
Figure 114: CHINA: Import Trend of Electrical Equipments
250
212
198
200

148

INR ('000 Crore)

150

146

109
100

79
48

50

46

32
3

14

19
5

46

54

49

31
12

19

Source: Ministry of Commerce

Electrical Equipments

Total Imports

Prices of key inputs / raw material, especially which are imported in large quantities, are on an
upward trend. Stiff competition in the domestic market from foreign suppliers and also in global
markets is eroding the price competitiveness of Indian manufacturers. The price difference
between domestic companies vis--vis Chinese manufacturers is mainly due to disadvantages
faced by domestic manufacturers (State and local levies, higher financing costs, lack of quality
infrastructure, dependence on foreign sources for critical inputs / raw material, etc.), as well as
subsidies / incentives provided to the Chinese manufacturers by their government. It is widely
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known that Chinese imports are relatively cheaper because equipment makers from China benefit
from low interest rates and an undervalued currency, which in itself leads to cheaper exports.
India now has adequate domestic capacity to fulfill the anticipated annual demand for power
generation capacity augmentation, which was not the case earlier.
Figure 115: KOREA: Import Trend of Electrical Equipments
60
48

50

45
41

(INR '000 Crore)

40
40

30
24
22

20
20

16
13
8

10
2

9
6

Source: Ministry of Commerce

Electrical Equipments

Total Imports

A most recent positive step taken by Indian Government is the approval of long-delayed proposal
to levy 21% import duty on sourcing power equipment from overseas. This move will benefit
domestic equipment manufacturers in the country. In the July 2012, Indian Govt. has approved
5% basic customs duty, 12% Counter Veiling Duty (Excise Duty) and 4% Special Additional
Duty (SAD), totaling 21%. Earlier, the government had imposed of 5% customs duty on import
of power equipment for projects of less than 1,000 megawatt (MW) capacity, while projects with
more than that capacity did not attract import levy.

5.2 Critical Issues


The T&D sector today faces several major challenges. Some of them are as under.

Inadequate Availability of Critical Inputs (Raw Material)

Looming Skill Gap, Manpower Issues

Lack of Standardization

Inadequate Domestic Testing and Calibrating Infrastructure

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Frame Model Procurement Guidelines/Practices for Utilities

Promotion of Innovation and R&D in the Industry

Right of Way, Forest Clearances and Land Acquisition Issues

Price Variation Issues

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CHAPTER 6
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
6.1 Business Opportunities
After the comprehensive analysis of the present market scenario, market players, growth drivers
of the sector, imports & exports, future investment etc. following market has been explored as a
business opportunity for a new entrant in the market.
Name of the Equipment

Business Opportunity
Outstanding
Low
Medium
High
Medium to High
Outstanding

Cable
Conductor
Transmission Tower
Switchgear & Control
Transformer
Energy Meter

6.2 Cable
Cable manufacturing in India is the business full of opportunity. Although this segment has
witnessed the highest growth in the market size, yet India needs more cable manufacturing
capacity in EHV segment. Since EHV cable manufacturing is highly technology oriented process
therefore number of existing players in this segment is relative low. For entering in to this field
now Indian manufacturers are doing partnership with some technologically mature player
irrespective of Indian or foreign origin. Future of this industry can be rated as Outstanding.
Cable
Market Size (2011-12)
Manufacturing Capacity Utilization (2010-11)
CAGR (11th FYP)
Optimistic Market Size (2016-17) (Y)
Most Likely Market Size (2016-17) (X)
Relative Achievement (X/Y)
Business Opportunity

INR 19,496 Crore


47% (Power Cables Only)
14.5%
INR 37,000 Crore
INR 38,394 Crore
104%
Outstanding

6.3 Conductor

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Conductor manufacturing capacity in India is sufficient and it is not being considered as a very
attractive field from manufacturer point of view. It can be attributed to plans and process to
adopt HVDS and ABC technology by distribution utilities in the various states. Overall business
opportunity in this segment is Low.
Conductor
Market Size (2011-12)
Manufacturing Capacity Utilization (2010-11)
CAGR (11th FYP)
Optimistic Market Size (2016-17) (Y)
Most Likely Market Size (2016-17) (X)
Relative Achievement (X/Y)
Business Opportunity

INR 5,914 Crore


68%
5.9%
INR 15,462 Crore
INR 7,875 Crore
51%
Low

6.4 Transmission Tower


Tower manufacturing in India is in good state and performing satisfactorily apart from lack of
EHV and UHV tower testing facilities with some players. Domestic manufacturers have
sufficient capacity and they are increasing their capacity on the right pace. It is EPC and Turnkey
Solution Provider route which can let a new player enter in to the market easily. It is because of
now most of the companies are shifting from manufacturing to additional construction activities.
Future of this industry can be rated as Medium.
Transmission Tower
Market Size (2011-12)
Manufacturing Capacity Utilization (2010-11)
CAGR (11th FYP)
Optimistic Market Size (2016-17) (Y)
Most Likely Market Size (2016-17) (X)
Relative Achievement (X/Y)
Business Opportunity

INR 6,257 Crore


67%
6.4%
INR 1,8038 Crore
INR 8,545 Crore
47%
Medium

6.5 Switchgear & Control


Switchgear manufacturing in India is dominated by a few big players followed by medium and
small players. Since this industry is highly technology oriented therefore number of capable
players in this segment is relative low. This segment may be one of the most rewarding for a new
entrant because of lack of domestic players in EHV and UHV category. Technological
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partnership with some technologically mature player may be the entry strategy for a new player.
Therefore future of this industry can be rated as High.
Switchgear & Control
Market Size (2011-12)
Manufacturing Capacity Utilization (2010-11)
CAG (11th FYP)
Optimistic Market Size (2016-17) (Y)
Most Likely Market Size (2016-17) (X)
Relative Achievement (X/Y)
Business Opportunity

INR 8,882 Crore


66% (HT Switchgears Only)
7.9%
INR 22,000 Crore
INR 12,977 Crore
59%
High

6.6 Transformer
Transformer manufacturing can be divided in to two segments. One is Distribution transformers
and another is Power transformers. Indian market is performing well with respect to both
segments. Some major bottlenecks such as limited domestic EHV and UHV transformer testing
facilities and in house sourcing of key raw material are hindering the sector growth. In spite of
these challenges transformer industry is able to cope up with the foreign players. Future of this
industry can be rated as Medium to High.
Transformer
Market Size (2011-12)
Manufacturing Capacity Utilization (2010-11)
CAGR (11th FYP)
Optimistic Market Size (2016-17) (Y)
Most Likely Market Size (2016-17) (X)
Relative Achievement (X/Y)
Business Opportunity

INR 12,498 Crore


75%
5.5%
INR 29,500 Crore
INR 16,323 Crore
55%
Medium to High

6.7 Energy Meter


Manufacturing of Energy Meters in India can promise any manufacturer for a long lasting and
consistent growth. This business is likely to follow one of the highest growth rates at least for
next ten to fifteen years. Modern technology and state of the art manufacturing facility is the key
to success in this business. Lack of adequate Meter testing facility is one of the major bottlenecks
of this industry. Now it has become technology oriented process therefore number of leading

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players in this segment is very low. For the initial stage, technological partnership with a
domestic or international mature player can be the entry strategy.
Energy Meter
Market Size (2011-12)
11th FYP CAGR
Optimistic Market Size (2016-17) (Y)
Most Likely Market Size (2016-17) (X)
Relative Achievement (X/Y)
Business Opportunity

INR 2,387 Crore


5.8%
INR 5,500 Crore
INR 3,158 Crore
57%
Outstanding

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BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCE


[1] Ministry of Power, GoI, Report of the Working Group on Power for 12th Plan: January

2012
[2] Ministry of Power, R-APDRP, RGGVY
[3] Planning Commission, Shunglu Committee Report, Report of High Level Panel on

Financial Position of Distribution Utilities December 2011


[4] Power Finance Corporation
[5] Central Electricity Authority, Draft, National Electricity Plan (Volume I and Volume II)
[6] Central Electricity Authority, Annual and Monthly Summary Report of Transmission &

Distribution Work
[7] Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Indian Electrical Equipment Industry

Mission Plan: 2012-2022, Base Document


[8] Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
[9] Ministry of Commerce, GoI
[10]

Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturer Association (IEEMA)

[11]

Powerline Magazine, June 2012

[12]

Electrical Monitor Magazines Website

[13]

Websites and Annual Reports (of last two to three years) of following companies
1. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
2. Power Grid Corporation of India
3. ALSTOM (AREVA) T&D India Ltd.
4. Crompton Greaves Limited
5. SIEMENS India Limited
6. ABB Limited
7. Transformers & Rectifiers
8. Vijay Electricals Limited
9. EMCO
10. Voltamp
11. Bharat Bijlee Limited
12. Sterlite Technologies Limited
13. JSK Industries Pvt. Limited
14. Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited
15. Deepak Cables (India) Limited
16. KEC International
17. Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited
18. IVRCL
19. Jyoti Structures Limited
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20. Gammon India Ltd


21. Unitech Power Transmission Ltd
22. Aster Private Ltd
23. Man Structurals Pvt. Ltd
24. Biecco Lawrie Limited
25. Jyoti Limited
26. Vishal Transformers & Switchgears (P) Ltd
27. Heptacare Power Industries Pvt. Limited
28. Hivoltrans Electricals Pvt. Ltd
29. SCT Limited
30. Macroplast Pvt. Ltd
31. Kappa Electricals
32. Genus Power Infrastructures Ltd
33. Secure Meters Limited
34. L&T Limited (Electrical & Automation Division)
35. ECE Industries Limited
36. HPL Metering Pvt. Ltd
37. Capital Power Systems Ltd

For Annexure I and Annexure II


Following assumption and steps have been adopted while finding out the future market size as
per tables displayed below.
[1] This data sheet includes major T&D equipments as per mentioned by IEEMA. IEEMA

consists 95% Indian Electrical Equipment Manufacturers.


[2] Actual market size for 2010-11 was available. Apart from it YoY % growth rate was

available. Accordingly, markat size for 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2011-12 has been calculated.
[3] On the basis of available market size of last five consecutive years, CAGR has been

calculated.
[4] Assumption for market size forecasting: Conservative approach has been adopted with

consideration that Market will grow at the same CAGR of last five years.
[5] Prospective market has been calculated with the help of found CAGR.
[6] Assessed Market in 2017 and 2022 by CEA has been taken from "Indian Electrical

Equipment Industry Mission Plan 2012-2022: Base Document" from "Ministry of Heavy
Industries and Public Enterprises"

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ANNEXURE I (Following raw data sourced from IEEMA, CEA & thereafter calculated)
Performance of Major T&D Equipments Industry: 2007-08 to 2011-12
Weight
(%)

Rotating
Machines
LT Motors
HT Motors
Alternators
FHP Motors
Switchgear
Power
Contactors
LT Circuit
Breakers
MCBs
S/F and F/S
Units
HT Circuit
Breakers
Cables
PVC Power
Cables
Control &
Special
Purpose
Cables
Transformers
Power
Transformers
Distribution
Transformers
Capacitors
HT Capacitors
LT Capacitors
Energy
Meters
Transmission
Lines
Transmission
Line Towers
Conductors
Total

200708

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

Market
Size

Market
Size

YoY
Growth
(%)

Market
Size

YoY
Growth
(%)

Market
Size

YoY
Growth
(%)

Market
Size

YoY
Growth
(%)

10.5

5144

4964

-3.5%

5624

13.3%

6310

12.2%

6373

1.0%

5.1
2.1
1.9
1.4
15.1

2305
996
888
733
6557

2155
1126
914
642
6557

-6.5%
13.1%
2.9%
-12.3%
0.0%

2644
1242
924
665
7508

22.7%
10.3%
1.1%
3.5%
14.5%

2985
1225
1115
780
9100

12.9%
-1.4%
20.7%
17.3%
21.2%

3021
1492
918
734
8882

1.2%
21.8%
-17.7%
-5.9%
-2.4%

2.6

670

551

-17.8%

777

41.0%

1000

28.7%

896

-10.4%

3.6

888

880

-1.0%

1138

29.4%

1360

19.5%

1281

-5.8%

2.8

723

793

9.7%

975

23.0%

1050

7.7%

1213

15.5%

0.5

213

189

-11.1%

199

5.3%

207

3.8%

198

-4.3%

5.6

1728

1769

2.4%

1667

-5.8%

2140

28.4%

2016

-5.8%

25.8

11337

11836

4.4%

13268

12.1%

15510

16.9%

19496

25.7%

17.9

6807

7780

14.3%

8908

14.5%

9710

9.0%

11400

17.4%

7.9

4260

3127

-26.6%

3202

2.4%

4300

34.3%

6214

44.5%

20.6

10095

9973

-1.2%

10881

9.1%

12350

13.5%

12498

1.2%

8.6

3086

3882

25.8%

4549

17.2%

5150

13.2%

5531

7.4%

12

7392

6143

-16.9%

6327

3.0%

7200

13.8%

6962

-3.3%

0.9
0.3
0.6

336
120
220

345
128
222

2.6%
6.7%
1.0%

382
169
217

10.7%
32.2%
-2.2%

515
200
315

34.9%
18.2%
44.9%

506
183
319

-1.8%
-8.3%
1.4%

3.7

1908

1752

-8.2%

1950

11.3%

2250

15.4%

2387

6.1%

23.4

10915

12389

13.5%

13529

9.2%

14070

4.0%

13957

-0.8%

12.6

4876

5193

6.5%

6180

19.0%

6600

6.8%

6257

-5.2%

10.8
100

4703
46247

5704
47496

21.3%
2.7%

5716
52863

0.2%
11.3%

5670
60105

-0.8%
13.7%

5914
64072

4.3%
6.6%

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ANNEXURE II (Following raw data sourced from IEEMA, CEA & thereafter calculated)
Prospective Market Size
CAGR
08-09
to 1112

Rotating Machines

2012-13

201314

201415

201516

Market Size

Market
Size

Market
Size

Market
Size

201617
Market
Size
(X)

Market
Size in
2017
(Assessed
by CEA)
(Y)

Relative
Achievement
(Y/X)

5.5%

6724

7094

7484

7896

8331

15000

56%

7.0%
10.6%
0.8%
0.0%
7.9%

3232
1651
925
734
9581

3459
1826
933
735
10336

3701
2020
941
735
11151

3960
2235
948
735
12030

4237
2473
956
736
12977

22000

59%

Power Contactors

7.5%

963

1036

1114

1198

1288

LT Circuit Breakers

9.6%

1404

1538

1686

1847

2025

MCBs

13.8%

1380

1571

1788

2036

2317

S/F and F/S Units

-1.8%

195

191

188

184

181

3.9%

2095

2177

2263

2352

2444

Cables

14.5%

22326

25567

29278

33528

38394

37000

104%

PVC Power Cables

13.8%

12968

14752

16782

19091

21718

Control & Special


Purpose Cables

9.9%

6828

7504

8247

9063

9960

Transformers

5.5%

13184

13907

14670

15474

16323

29500

55%

15.7%

6400

7405

8569

9914

11472

-1.5%

6859

6757

6657

6558

6461

10.8%
11.2%
9.8%
5.8%

560
204
351
2525

620
227
385
2670

687
252
422
2824

761
280
464
2986

843
312
509
3158

1000

84%

5500

57%

6.3%

14842

15783

16783

17847

18978

33500

57%

6.4%

6659

7087

7543

8028

8545

18038

47%

5.9%
8.5%

6263
69513

6632
75415

7023
81819

7437
88767

7875
96305

15462
177000

51%
54%

LT Motors
HT Motors
Alternators
FHP Motors
Switchgear

HT Circuit Breakers

Power Transformers
Distribution
Transformers
Capacitors
HT Capacitors
LT Capacitors
Energy Meters
Transmission Lines
Transmission Line
Towers
Conductors
Total

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