One subject Newton-Evans tries to measure in many surveys is the need for third party services among electric utilities that – for many possible reasons – might find themselves understaffed or lacking the specific technical expertise for a new type of equipment.
When we asked the question in 2010 to electric utility substation planners and engineers, “Will any external assistance be needed for substation automation and integration-related activities?” here is how our sample responded:
North America:
The Newton-Evans 2010 North American sample included 58 utilities in the U.S. and Canada representing a total of 27,459,646 end-use customers, 1,633 transmission substations and 5,448 distribution substations.
Engineering drawing support was indicated as a near-term requirement by 38% of the respondents. Training services followed with about one third citing a need for educational support.
Growth areas for services were expected for security-related services (vulnerability assessments, remediation services), training services and installation support.
External Assistance Needed For Substation Automation And Integration-Related Activities: North America
International:
The Newton-Evans 2010 International sample included 43 utilities in 32 countries.
Personnel training was the substation-related activity that most required outsourcing to a third party. Sixty-two percent of international respondents required assistance with training in 2010, and 29% were estimated to require it by 2013.
Commissioning and testing, Installation, and security also currently require third party assistance by more than 40% of respondents, similar to the 2005 survey results.
External Assistance Needed For Substation Automation And Integration-Related Activities: International
In the 2005 study, training was the most important “external” service required by the world’s utilities for substation automation activities, mentioned by 54% of the respondents. This was followed by installation services and commissioning and testing services (both at 42%).
For more information about the world market for Substation Automation and Integration activity, write to us at info@newton-evans.com or give us a call: 1 410 465 7316. Also see our sample material and brochures for the upcoming 2014-2016 substation automation world market study on our Reports page.
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