Power Electronics

Fast paced technological changes taking place in the telecom sector and the skyrocketing demand for new wireless products, call for innovative and tailor made power backup solutions that are reliable, flexible, cost effective and technologically advanced

Before importing, purchasing from domestic suppliers, or self designing your assembly line, a thorough process study should be done, besides, conducting aggressive market research about the various options available to you

Purchasing inverters for offices may appear a simple task, but when you go shopping, you come across a large number of choices. It is advisable to do a comparative survey before making the purchasing decision. Also, understand your power requirements

The growth of the UPS market in the past year, the substantial growth of the players in this sector, and the promising potential it holds, clearly indicate the tremendous business potential this sector holds

Indian inverter market was estimated to be approximately Rs 20,000-22,000 million in 2010-11, in terms of revenue. It has been projected that the inverter market will exhibit double digit growth rates during the next three to four years

In the age of innovation, the battery industry has not been left behind. Keeping up with the demands of customers, SMF batteries are now designed to provide outstanding performance to withstand overcharge, over discharge, and to resist vibration and shock. Compact in size, these batteries save installation space while providing full and reliable power

With the rise in the demand for UPS systems across government sectors, power electronics firms are now focusing on these growing sectors

The Indian battery industry, comprising automobile, sealed maintenance free (SMF), tubular and lead acid batteries, has been growing at an annual rate of 25 per cent for the last four years. The growth is mainly in the automotive segment but, significantly, also in the industrial sectors powered by usage in telecom, railways, power and other industrial applications. Presently, the battery market in India is worth Rs 100 billion, with the automotive battery segment accounting for over 65 per cent of the overall market value. While SMF valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries have a share of 25-30 per cent, lead acid batteries dominate the market with a 70-75 per cent share. This growth is expected to continue in the future as well, due to growth in the telecom sector and the government’s focus on infrastructure development and renewable energy such as solar power. In addition, with the increased use of inverters due to frequent power outages and the requirement for power backup to prevent loss in productivity, the battery market is likely to surge ahead, with demand coming from manufacturing facilities, banking, insurance and finance companies, followed by IT/ITeS sector. El

Industrial UPS systems generally have a higher initial cost than commercial UPS systems due to their customised architecture. Buyers should carefully analyse their application and electrical load requirements before deciding on the UPS specifications. Factors of safety and environmental conditions must also be considered before proceeding with the buying decision

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Businesses dependent on machines and automation are hit by acute power shortages. Industries, out of urgency, fall back on an assured supply of electricity to function unhindered. Moreover, with ever increasing gap in demand and supply of power, need for power conditioning has become a dire need for all businesses, irrespective of verticals. UPS system is the heart of any process industry and any down time is intolerable as it leads to huge productivity loss in terms of material wastage and manpower hours.

Generator compatible inverters are the latest products in the market. Most innovations that have happened in the office inverter domain are focused on increasing efficiency and stability. This helps in saving power as well as the environment. There have also been innovations that enable inverters to charge quickly and lengthen the life of the battery. Steps are also being taken to go for higher MTBF, which saves man hours