Abstract
Network Reconfigurations and Upgrades Escalate Power Quality Concerns
Adoption of efficient networks and digital equipment is driving the demand for power quality
equipment including flywheel uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. Flywheel UPS systems are
considered an ideal backup power product for temporary power glitches, power conditioning as well as
ride through application for gensets.
With many businesses increasingly going online, the aging utility grid guarantees only 99.9
percent reliability, which translates to an unscheduled nine hours of downtime every year. Since
operations are significantly inconvenienced by unpredictable downtime, flywheel UPS manufacturers
have to capitalize on this situation to secure maximum uptime for critical operations and functions
by providing a highly reliable backup power solution.
"A revival of IT spending across various markets has led to reconfiguration of existing
infrastructure to accommodate increasing load as well as elevated power quality concerns in various
sectors," explains the analyst of the research. "As a result, flywheel UPS, with its
longer life cycle and lower cost of maintenance, is likely to witness increased demand in the
future."
Flywheel UPS systems, with their small footprint and technically renewable clean energy, have
immense potential in the power industry. However, competition from the static lead acid battery UPS
segment, limited end-user awareness of its benefits, and cost constraints limits market scope. To
achieve widespread implementation of flywheel UPS systems, manufacturers need to reconsider their
production operations and product designs and comply with end-user spending patterns.
This Frost and Sullivan research service provides insights into the world flywheel UPS markets
and takes a look into flywheel UPS revenue performance across all geographic regions and end-user
markets. The study includes detailed discussion of market drivers and restraints, revenue forecasts,
market share analysis, and competitive structure.
Flywheel UPS Manufacturers Need to Target Feature-oriented End Users with their Enhanced Products
"The key objective of flywheel UPS manufacturers is to provide a highly reliable backup
power solution that matches end-user needs in terms of footprint, maintenance, and
scalability," says the analyst. "While providing backup power solutions, it must be noted
that customers would prefer maximizing their return on investment on such solutions and reducing
long-term operating costs since these systems are considered non revenue generating equipment."
The flywheel UPS market is an emerging market and the technology itself is viewed as a
specialized one. The niche status of these markets makes them especially susceptible to market
fluctuations. To sustain market momentum, it is imperative that flywheel UPS manufacturers attract
end users by offering trustworthy products with enhanced technology that promise longer runtime and
better scalability.
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