Segments - Automatic Power Factor Controller Market by Type (Active APFCs and Passive APFCs), Component (Displays, Relays, Resistors, Microcontrollers, Switches, and Capacitors), Installation Type (Wall-mounted APFC Panels and Self-standing APFC Panels), End-user (Enterprise, Utility, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Military), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global automatic power factor controller market size was USD 5.0 Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 7.8 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 4.6% during 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the rising demand for automatic power factor controllers to stabilize power consumption in various industries.
The demand for automatic power stabilization and correction is expected to bolster the automatic power factor controller market. An automatic power factor controller (APFC) isa device that adjusts the power in electrical systems. Enhanced power factor helps to reduce energy losses, which further helps to save costs. Thus, companies are heavily deploying APFC systems to reduce electricity bills.
Businesses are majorly adopting APFC systems to maintain sustainability initiatives. Moreover, technological advancements in the APFC technologies make it more efficient and easier to integrate into the electrical systems, thereby creating immense possibilities for the growth of the market.
The market report finds that the COVID-19 pandemic severely affected the market, as many construction projects were delayed, due to emergency lockdown and several restrictions.This decreased the installation of new electric systems. Moreover, the pandemic disrupted the supply chain, which affected the distribution of electric components, including APFC systems, thus hampering the market.
Artificial Intelligence has a significant impact on the market. The power factor correction of electricity is amajor concern occurring in every industry, which was previously done manually; however, it is now easy to automate power factor correction, with the emergence of AI voice operators. Machine learning and artificial intelligence play an important role in automating the correction of power factors. For instance,
Alexa helps to decrease the time taken for power factor correction. Smart home technologies, including Alexa, contribute to energy efficiency by allowing users to control devices remotely. This helps users improve overall efficiency.
Growing awareness of power factor correction among businesses is expected to drive the market. Maintaining the power factor reduces energy costs. However, improved power factor contributes to the overall power efficiency. Furthermore, growing environmental concerns have encouraged businesses to adopt APFS systems to reduce energy consumption, which further decreases energy costs, thereby boosting the market.
Rising deployment of the APFC system to reduce carbon footprint is expected to drive the market during the forecast period. The deployment of APFC systems by businesses decreases significant energy loss, which further helps to decrease carbon emissions and protect the environment.
High costs associated with the APFC system are expected to restrain the market. Automatic power factor controllers required additional equipment, such as capacitors or reactors, which increases the overall cost of the electrical system. Furthermore, APFC systems require regular maintenance, which further increases investments, thus restraining the market.
Increasing R&D activities and technological advancements are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market players. Technological advancements in automatic power factor controllers influenced businesses to adopt efficient controllers. Smart APFC systems with advanced monitoring offer real-time insights, which leads to significant energy savings. Moreover, key players are launching new solutions in the market to cater to specific requirements, thereby propelling the market. For instance,
In July 2023, HCLTech, a leading global technology company, collaborated with Schneider Electric, a frontrunner in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, to develop carbon-efficient solutions for data centers in the Asia Pacific (APAC). The collaboration aims at managing data center energy consumption with the growing digital economy.
The market report includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Automatic Power Factor Controller Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Active APFCs and Passive APFCs),Component (Displays, Relays, Resistors, Microcontrollers, Switches, and Capacitors),Installation Type (Wall-mounted APFC Panels and Self-standing APFC Panels), and End-user (Enterprise, Utility, Commercial, Manufacturing, and Military) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, MarketTrends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Siemens; AVEVA Group Limited; General Electric; TOSHIBA ELECTRONIC DEVICES & STORAGE CORPORATION;Schneider Electric; ABB; IBM; STMicroelectronics; Robert Bosch GmbH; Oracle; Navitas Semiconductor; TA Instruments; Eaton; and Emerson Electric Co. |
Based on type, the automatic power factor controller market is bifurcated into active APFCs and passive APFCs. The active APFCs segment is projected to expand at a significant growth rate during the projection period,as active APFCs are comparatively smaller and has the ability to operateat a higher frequency than 50Hz/60Hz line frequency.
Active APFCs are widely usedin electronic circuits containing devices, such as BJTs, IGBTs, and MOSFETs. Power supply devices are able to create integrated circuits with different modes of active APFCs. Moreover, rising product launches by key players to cater to the overall growing demand are expected to drive the market.
For instance, in September 2021, MORNSUN launched the 240W AC/DC DIN-rail converter LIF240-10BxxR2 series to meet the demand for active PFC function in applications.
The passive APFCs segment is expected to register considerable growth during the forecast period. Passive APFC is a reliable option, as it uses harmonic filters at AC input to change poor power factors. It is a convenient power supply option, owing to its low cost. These APFCs are durable and require low maintenance, thereby boosting their adoption in industrial settings.
On the basis of component, the global market is segregated into displays, relays, resistors, microcontrollers, switches, and capacitors. The capacitors segment is expected to hold a large market share during the forecast period. Capacitors are reactive devices that help to generate reactive power. Thus,they are widely used in electric systems.The capacitor is the main component used in the power factor correction. They further reduce energy costs.
Power capacitors are further used in renewable energy systems, as they ensure the reliability and stability of power supply. Furthermore, several companies are launching capacitors for renewable energy applications, which contributes to the segmental growth.
For instance, in September 2022, GODI India, a lithium-ion cell manufacturer, launched India’s first-ever 3000F high-power super capacitor for electric vehicle (EV) and renewable energy storage system (ESS) applications.Integration of this super capacitor with battery packs improves the battery life in EVs and ESS.
Based on installation type, the automatic power factor controller market is segmented into wall-mounted APFC panels and self-standing APFC panels. The self-standing APFC panels segment is expected to register a robust growth rate during the forecast period. The self-standing APFC panels are easy to install and provide plug-and-play functionalities.
These panels offer a simplified experience in power correction in electrical systems without the need to modify them. They are designed to be compact and standalone, and requireless space to fit in an electrical room,making them suitable for places with limited space, which is expected to boost the segment during the forecast period.
On the basis of end-user, the market is categorized into enterprise, utility, commercial, manufacturing, and military. The utility sector dominated the market in 2022 and is expected to hold a major share of the market during the forecast period. An automatic power factor controller boosts energy by reducing the reactive power. It limits energy loss in the distribution system, allowing utilities to provide more reliable and cost-effective services.
Stabilizing power becomes a challenging factor in renewable energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels. However, automatic power factor controllers help stabilize power fluctuations in renewable energy sources, thereby boosting the segment.
In terms of region, the global automatic power factor controller market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to dominate the market during the projection period, due to the presence of major market players in the region.
Growing focus on energy efficiency and strict government regulations for power quality are expected to boost the market in the region. Moreover, increasing R & D activities for product launches and the development of advanced industrial infrastructure in the region boosts the regional market.,
For instance, in July 2022, Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, announced the expansion of its IoT-connected PowerLogic PFC low-voltage capacitor solutions to markets in North America. The IoT-connected Power Logic PFC low voltage capacitor is designed to boost power management applications by responding to power factors to ensure a high-performing power network.
The automatic power factor controller market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global automatic power factor controller market are Siemens; AVEVA Group Limited; General Electric; TOSHIBA ELECTRONIC DEVICES & STORAGE CORPORATION; Schneider Electric; ABB; IBM; STMicroelectronics; Robert Bosch GmbH; Oracle; Navitas Semiconductor; TA Instruments; Eaton; and Emerson Electric Co.
These companies adopted development strategies, including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, product launches, and production expansion, to expand their consumer base worldwide.
For instance, in March 2023, Toshiba Electronics launched a new 650V IGBT for power factor correction (PFC) circuits in air conditioners, home appliances, and power supplies for industrial equipment.