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An automatic transfer system is a device that automatically transfers the power supply from its primary source to a backup source in case of a power outage or any other electrical fault in the primary source. The system helps ensure continuous power supply to crucial loads such as data centers, hospitals, industrial facilities, and residential buildings.
The need for uninterrupted power supply drives the market, especially in hospitals and industries. The automatic transfer switch assures a hassle-free and continuous supply of power. Generators and alternate energy sources also help grow the transfer switch market. Blackouts, voltage fluctuations, and uncertain weather conditions have contributed to a rise in the demand for automatic transfer switches.
However, the switches involve regular maintenance and high initial costs, including the switch, installation, and associated electrical infrastructure, which obstruct the industry growth. Moreover, the lack of awareness despite the benefits of transfer switches can hinder market growth.
As businesses halted worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many manufacturing units were shut down temporarily. Therefore, it had a major impact on the automatic transfer switch market as the supply chain was disrupted, creating a shortage of raw materials and impacting the companies' revenue. However, the pandemic also highlighted the critical importance of reliable and continuous power supply, especially for services such as healthcare facilities and online facilities.
The report covers the following key insights:
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Based on type, the market is segmented into automatic and manual transfer switches. The automatic transfer switch segment is expected to dominate the market due to its widespread use for switching loads between power sources. The growing dependence on continuous power supply makes them suitable for transferring power in various applications, including the industrial and residential sectors. They can switch loads of various sizes, including heavy loads in industries. They are designed to withstand high electrical currents and are built with high-quality components, giving them long-term stability.
Based on end-user, the market is trifurcated into industrial, commercial, and residential. The industrial sector is expected to have the highest market share due to the high power required to support its operations, especially in manufacturing plants. These sectors have critical loads that cannot be interrupted as they are critical to their operations. Moreover, both commercial and industrial sectors rely heavily on power backup systems to maintain continuous operations.
The automatic transfer switch is divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
Asia Pacific is projected to dominate the market due to the emerging economies in countries such as India, Japan, and China, where China held the largest market share in 2014. They show high potential for the transfer switch market due to the rising demand for uninterrupted power supply, especially from the industrial sector. There is a rise among various industries in adopting automatic transfer switches, which is also expected to boost the demand in Asia Pacific.
The North America market is expected to record significant growth due to the use of automatic transfer switches in various industries. They are most commonly used in financial institutions and for industrial applications. Europe is expected to flourish in terms of market revenue as the industrial sector plays a substantial role in a growing economy and European trade. Middle East & Africa and Latin America will also experience moderate growth in the automatic transfer market, as the industrial expansion in GCC and South Africa will positively impact the automatic switch transfer market.
The report includes the profiles of key players such as Equinox, GE, Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, Eaton, Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc., KOHLER Energy, and Generac Power Systems.
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