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An Analysis of the Key Market Drivers and Restraints That Are Shaping the Malaysian UPS Markets
DUBLIN, Ireland --(Business Wire)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c65093) has announced the addition of the Frost & Sullivan report "Malaysian UPS Markets" to their offering.
The Frost & Sullivan research titled Malaysian UPS Market provides identification and analysis key market drivers and restraints that are shaping the market currently, as well as discussion and analysis of key market changes and challenges that are impacting UPS sales prospects. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following UPS segments: Below 1 kVA, 1 to 5 kVA, 5.1 to 20 kVA, 20.1 to 50 kVA, 50.1 to 200 kVA, 200.1 to 500 kVA, and 500.1 kVA and above.
The following technologies are covered in this research:
- Standby (Offline) UPS: Here, electrical power flows from the power grid into the application, at the same time charging the battery. When not in use, the battery remains idle and does not interfere with the running of the application. When utility power fails, UPS system is kick started and power flows from the battery into the application, keeping it running even though it does not receive power from the power grid. Applications include personal desktops, small offices, and home offices. The topology of the standby (offline) UPS system is available in the below 5 kVa range.
- Line Interactive UPS: Here, electrical power flows from the power grid through a transfer switch and into an inverter, which is connected to the output of the UPS system. When the power grid fails, the transfer switch is opened and power flows from battery to the application. Line interactive UPS system also provides additional filtering and yield protection. This topology of UPS systems makes it the dominant type of UPS in the 0.5 to 5 kVa range, although it is available in the below 20 kVa range.
- Online UPS: On-line UPS systems are generally more expensive compared to the other two and are mainly sold in the 3 kVa and above power range. In on-line UPS system, the primary power path is to the inverter instead of from the power grid. The battery, along with a rectifier plays the major role in powering the application, even under normal situations. Power from the grid is double converted from AC to DC and then to AC again, thus effectively reducing all noises and harmonics that might be generated due to an unstable power supply. This provides a nearly ideal electrical performance.
Market Overview
Increasing Awareness about Power Quality Boosting Sales
The Malaysian UPS market is still in the development phase, displaying untapped potential in certain market segments such as low and medium range kilovolt-ampere (kVA) systems. Key factors expected to drive the market forward include an increasing awareness about the necessity for quality power, the surge in renewal rates for existing UPS systems due to the increasing popularity of modular UPS, and also the impressive growth of the country's telecommunication, semi-conductor, and banking sectors. These apart, the market is likely to benefit immensely from the 9th Malaysian Plan, which looks to further increase the emphasis on developing the country's IT sector.
However, given that the market is in its growth phase, there has been a significant increase in the number of competitors entering the market. This is increasing price pressures and lowering margins, more so as products out in the market are generally undifferentiated, characterised only by slight differences and branding. "Competitors in the Malaysian UPS markets are aggressively battling for market shares at the current stage, so as to maintain positions in the long run after the market matures," notes the analyst of this research service. "Lack of awareness and funds is also an additional market restraint, hindering growth of UPS systems in certain market segments."
1 to 5 kVA UPS Systems Market Remains Largest
With regard to the market segments, the 1 to 5 kVA is presently the largest revenue generating segment in the overall Malaysian UPS market. The segment was worth $8.2 million in 2006, and constituted around 24.3 percent of the total Malaysian UPS market. Important drivers for this segment include healthy uptake among small and medium businesses and also increasing demand from specialized applications such as telecommunications and medical devices. Following the 1 to 5 kVA segment, the below 1 kVa segment held about 18.5 percent of the market. Strong demand from small to medium enterprises and services companies expected to contribute to the demand for below 1 kVA UPS systems, which are now being increasingly preferred by home users as well.
The Malaysian UPS market is expected to witness high and stable growth in the next six years. "Niche market segments should see a significant increase in demand for UPS systems due to better awareness and greater requirements," says the analyst. "At the same time, it will be critical for market participants to arrest falling profit margins through better control over production costs."
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