Global Developments in Substation Automation

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

• 1. Overview
  • 1. Scope of Research
  • 2. Research Methodology
• 2. Key Findings
  • 1. Key Findings on Substation Integration and Automation
  • 2. Key Findings on Substation Automation Trends and Market

2. Emerging Technology Developments and Applications

• 1. Substation Integration and Automation - Technology and Industry Primer
  • 1. Substations and Substation Automation
  • 2. Functional Datapaths in Substation Automation Systems
  • 3. Protocols Used in Substations
  • 4. IEC 61850--A Closer Look
  • 5. Substation Automation in Existing and New Substations
  • 6. Emerging Communication Technologies for Substations
  • 7. Key Players in Substation Integration Automation Industry
• 2. Developments in Substation Automation and Integration from Companies
  • 1. Substation Automation Systems from ABB T&D
  • 2. Complete Integrated Substation Solution from AREVA T&D
  • 3. Substation Automation Solutions from GE
  • 4. Power Automation Systems from Siemens PTD
  • 5. Substation Automation Solutions from SEL Inc
  • 6. Rugged Ethernet Switches from RuggedCom Inc.
  • 7. XCell Platform-Based Substation Solutions from Microsol
  • 8. Intelligent Monitoring Solutions from Cannon Technologies
  • 9. Substation Manager and Substation Controllers from ACS
  • 10. Orion Substation Automation Solutions from Novatech LLC
  • 11. Substation Controllers from Qualitrol Corporation
• 3. Developments in Substation Integration and Automation from Research Institutions
  • 1. Enhancing the Capability of Substation Informatics
  • 2. First D-STATCOM Installation in Iran
  • 3. Intelligent Substation Monitoring
  • 4. Electromagnetic Field Measurements in Substations

3. Technology Adoption and Commercialization

• 1. Substation Integration and Automation Drivers and Challenges
  • 1. Challenges in Substation Automation and Integration
  • 2. Driving Factors for Substation Automation and Integration
• 2. Influential Market Factors
  • 1. Reluctance in Embracing Common Industry Standards
  • 2. Challenges in Embracing IEC 61850 in the Substation Automation Industry
  • 3. Making the Right Choice; and Utility Budget Constraints
• 3. Substation Automation - Trends
  • 1. Trends in Substation Design
  • 2. Trends in Substation Communications
  • 3. Trends in Substation Communication Protocols
  • 4. Trends in RTUs/IEDs
  • 5. Overall Trends in Substation Integration and Automation Industry

4. Key Patents and Contact Details

• 1. Key Patents
  • 1. Patents--North America
  • 2. Patents--Europe
• 2. Contact Details
  • 1. Corporate Contacts
  • 2. Research Institutions Contacts

5. Frost & Sullivan 2006 Science & Technology Awards

• 1. Technology Leadership Award
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient
• 2. Excellence in Technology Award
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient

6. Decision Support Database

• 1. Database Tables
  • 1. Total Electricity Installed Capacity--North America (1999-2009)
  • 2. Electricity Installed Capacity (Others)--North America (1999-2009)
  • 3. Electricity Installed Capacity (Thermal)--North America (1999-2009)
  • 4. Electricity Installed Capacity (Nuclear)--North America (1999-2009)
  • 5. Electricity Installed Capacity (Hydro)--North America (1999-2009)