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The ABS estimate of the total T&D equipment market in 2009 was US$104 billion (in 2009 $) for the nine segments, including all products and systems. Total capital expenditure including labour and all other finance and construction elements was US$184 billion. We have revised the estimate for 2008 slightly for several countries and substantially for China, in the light of data now available but not at the time of the previous estimates. China is now a very important part of the market and requires special attention because it can distort understanding of demand.
The over-riding need for investment in transmission systems which have been starved of funds for years, the drive for energy efficiency and fiscal stimulus programmes in many countries have so far kept the market reasonably buoyant. The time frame has been advanced to 2015, with transmission and distribution lines lengths and transformer capacity recorded historically from 1970 to 2009, and forecast to 2015. Capex and T&D equipment demand are forecast annually to 2013. 2008 Figures have been revised due to global recessionary effects.
This report is an expansion of the previous editions in its analysis of the market, adding new categories. The following groups are contained in the report. Transformers, switchgear, cables, uninsulated lines, insulators and fittings, HV towers, sub-stations, meters, utility automation and power systems. 

The report contains the following information: 

Over 115 network maps.

• A series of tables detailing the international interconnections which are enhancing access to generating capacity for many countries and optimising use of surplus capacity.
• The Power Pools now emerging around the world are outlined
• This new emphasis, assembling the network maps, information about the Power Pools and details of interconnections, enables a more comprehensive understanding of the process of interlinking national power systems globally.
• A detailed analysis of global transmission and distribution networks.
• The global transmission market is expanding not only internally but via linking the generating capacity of different countries 
• The report examines this country by country and projects growth annually until 2015
• A voltage analysis is provided where possible
• The report also looks at markets for transmission and distribution equipment examining total capital expenditure and sizes individual markets for 8 categories of equipment and business service

The database in the excel database include further analysis of voltage levels in individual countries.

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