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Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the global generator market for military and defense sector to grow at a CAGR of more than 4% during the forecast period. The energy policy directives issued by the US DoD is a key growth driver for this market. The US DoD is considered to be the biggest institutional electric energy consumer globally. More than 75% is for operational energy, which is the energy primarily required to train, move, and sustain military forces and weapon platforms needed for military operations. In 2014, the US DoD issued its energy policy directive. The guidelines were designed to enable advances in energy security, mitigate costs, and improve military capabilities through continuous improvements in energy consumption in the coming years. The directive also focuses on enhanced efforts and initiatives to improve the overall mobile power and operational energy needs of the military.
The use of an onboard silent backup power for defense vehicles is also expected to fuel market growth by the end of 2020. It is essential for defense vehicles to possess an onboard power supply source to operate various electrical and electronic equipment in the vehicles needed for various military operations. The vehicles also need to act as charging stations for the soldiers in the field. The onboard power system and the batteries in the vehicle are directly connected to the fuel cells that monitor the charge level continuously and initiate recharging action as and when required. As a result, vehicle-based equipment can be operated for days at a stretch without starting the engine of the vehicle. This provides two significant benefits – zero noise levels and zero thermal signatures – and offers a decisive strategic advantage during silent watch operations.
The military segment accounted for more than 65% of the market share during 2015 and is expected to retain its market leadership until the end of 2020. The military, which includes the land forces, is the most significant user of generators both on-field as well as off the field. Right from communication gear to essential electrical and electronic equipment, weapons systems, and vehicles, almost every land system makes use of generators for operational purposes. Generators are also used in base stations and camps apart from powering all equipment in combat zones.
During 2015, the Americas dominated the market, accounting for more than 56% of the market share. In the Americas, the US has the largest as well as the strongest defense sector. The US DoD is a significant consumer of electric power, much higher than the defense sectors in some of the other countries. Apart from the US Army having a strength of more than 1.3 million people, the US DoD also makes extensive use of various electrical and electronic equipment that are essential to successfully execute any tactical military expedition.
The generator market in the military and defense sector is mostly dominated by the big players. Vendors manufacturing generator sets for the military and defense sector have to manufacture highly reliable generators. The cost of procurement by this sector is not an issue, and therefore, manufacturers have the flexibility to incorporate parts and components that increase the efficiency and reliability of the generators to a great extent.
The key vendors in the market are -
Other prominent vendors in the market include Air Rover, CMCA, DHS Systems, DRS, and Uninterruptible Power Supplies.
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A generator is device or equipment that has the capability to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. The source of mechanical energy can vary, and may range from an internal combustion engine, or a hand crank compressed engine, to a reciprocating steam engine. The ability of generators to enable the non-stop operation of onboard and off-grid equipment will lead to its increased adoption during the predicted period.
The global generator market for the military and defense sector is part of Technavio’s heavy industry research portfolio. This portfolio provides a comprehensive market analysis along with the market share, market sizing, and market segmentations covering areas such as construction, engineering tools, test and measurement, tools and components, and unit operations. These market research reports provide a perspective on the various market opportunities and market threats along with the key trends that would influence the market growth during the forecast period. It presents insights into the changing competitive landscape and a detailed profiling and market analysis of the vendors. Also covered in the research are the key regions or countries that would have an impact on the market during the assessment years.
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Market research methodology
PART 04: Introduction
PART 05: Market landscape
PART 06: Market segmentation by department
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
PART 08: Market drivers
PART 09: Impact of drivers
PART 10: Market challenges
PART 11: Impact of drivers and challenges
PART 12: Market trends
PART 13: Vendor landscape
PART 14: Key vendor analysis
PART 15: Appendix
PART 16: Explore Technavio
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