Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cvf375/japan_dc) has announced the addition of the "Japan DC Distribution Networks Market - Growth Trends and Forecasts (2015-2020)" report to their offering.

The pressure throughout the energy supply chain to deliver electrical power more efficiently is intense and growing in Japan. The DC distribution networks market is expected to grow significantly in the coming future in the wake of increased energy demand and increased awareness towards the use of renewable sources of energy.

Expectations both on electricity distribution techniques and the distribution business are growing. The utilization of the DC low voltage distribution opens new possibilities for network development. For example, with the same voltage drop and the same 3-cable 16 times more power can be transmitted with a 1.5 kV DC-system than with 0.4 kV AC system.

The cost of the traditional HVDC system is high because of the need for filters, capacitors and other auxiliary equipment. The traditional HVDC system is designed for the transmission of large amounts of energy measured in hundred of megawatts. This system is not economical less for than 20 MW loads.

Although AC voltage rating is today used in its full capacity the DC voltage is still unexploited in distribution systems. Component prices of power electronics have constantly been decreasing in the last decade allowing power electronic devices to be used in greater number of applications. DC-distribution enables the improvement of the customers electricity quality beyond todays level with lower costs compared to AC systems.

Companies Mentioned:

  • ABB Ltd.
  • Seimens AG.
  • Johnson Controls, Inc
  • Mobisol
  • ZBB Energy
  • Emerson Network Power
  • Philips Lighting
  • Pareto Energy
  • Pika Energy, Inc
  • Nextek Power Systems, Inc

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

2. Executive Summary

3. Market Overview

4. Drivers, Constraints and Opportunities

5. DC Distribution Networks Value Chain Analysis

6. Japan DC Distribution Networks Market Analysis - Growth, Trends and Forecasts (2014-2020)

7. Japan DC Distribution Market Analysis, by End Use Application

8. Competition

9. Key Company Analysis

10. Competitive Landscape

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