Power Electronics

The Indian UPS market is expected to witness a CAGR of 13.4 per cent till 2014 and is currently soaring, with an estimated demand of Rs 50,000 million and 400,000­500,000 units of inverters per year

Indian manufacturers need to know that owing to the enormous demand for UPS and inverters, now is the opportune time to venture into the components business. They must manufacture in terms of quantity and quality, so that buyers don’t have to look towards other countries for their sourcing needs

An overwhelmingly large number of inverters and combo UPS are available in the market, confusing buyers about which brands to buy. Epower showcases some recently launched devices with new and innovative technologies, to give buyers a peak into what’s selling well

Customers’ demands for increased reliability and zero downtime has led manufacturers to design more robust components and technologies for UPS and inverter systems. Some innovative technologies doing the rounds in the market lately can take the industry to the next level of cutting edge

The UPS and inverter market is abuzz with interesting trends. Industry analysts opine that manufacturers who move with the market trends and upgrade themselves accordingly will survive and emerge successful

Faced with stiff competition from bigger brands in the power electronics sector, are small and medium manufacturers managing to survive?

The total number of solar lanterns in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 40% from 2009-2012

The spate of payment elusions and deferments and the consequent losses borne by manufacturers in the last few years has left principals wondering if giving credit to partners is really worthwhile

How to keep the battery in good shape and enhance the lives of inverters and UPS

Embarking upon a new venture and surviving the com­petition can be ambitious tasks. Just like in any other industry, in the Indian power electronics arena, too, new companies are being established every other day. Some fail to withstand the rigours of seasonal slowdowns, poor govern­ment policies, unruly distribution networks, competition from co-manufacturers, threats from foreign imports and tardy pay­ments. These enterprises slowly dwindle and fade away before they have even taken off. There are others, however, who brave the initial trials and tribulations of business establishment and emerge victorious. EPower highlights 10 such newcomers in the power electronics fraternity, who have not only endured the hardships that startups go through but also have demonstrated impressive growth during the few years of their existence. We welcome the new entrants on the block!

The number of new power electronics products launched over the last five years has reached historic levels, placing enormous pressure on manufacturers to innovate in order to stand out from the crowd. On the other hand, customers have also turned intelligent and shrewd, desiring the most feature packed and useful products, doubling the competition in the market. In such a scenario, a company’s ability to successfully identify and launch new, innovative products has become one of the most essential criteria for success. In this process, improving upon existing technologies has become imperative and many enterprises have established strong research and development units, into which they pump a fair amount of money every year to innovate and create new and unique products. Epower delves into this sector to find out some of the innovations that have taken place and the changes technologies are going through

In this competitive market, where every company is vying for a greater share, many are indulging in services like customised solutions, which are not only profitable but also a good brand building strategy