Transformerless UPS Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product, Regional Outlook, Competitive Strategies, And Segment Forecasts, 2019 To 2025

The global transformerless UPS market is anticipated to grow significantly over the forecast period. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is a device containing a battery that helps computers run for a short while when the primary power source is lost; it also ensures protection in cases of power surges. Earlier UPS designs used a transformer, which helped boost low incoming voltages, and many data centers rely on these systems for power availability. However, with growing awareness regarding the importance of energy efficiency and the need to avoid additional system losses has resulted in the transition to transformerless UPS systems.

Presently, insulated-gate-bipolar-transistor (IGBT) technology is used, which eliminates the need for legacy systems and works on the basis of pulse-width modulation. Over the past few years, transformerless design was used in smaller uninterruptible power supplies of around 30 kVA, but has now become commercialized in larger, multi-module systems as well. A large number of benefits associated with this technology are expected to drive the market. Usage of IGBT systems results in a more compact form factor, and elimination of the transformer has reduced the overall device weight and size. They also help achieve high energy efficiency and performance, and accommodation of a wide range of input voltages. 

Enhanced design includes the incorporation of integrated temperature sensors, which allows for direct thermal IGBT control. Furthermore, reduction in the number of components used causes a significant reduction in the number of cables used, thus avoiding faults and greatly increasing reliability. Lowered capex (capital expenditure) and installation costs are also expected to favorably impact product demand globally in the coming years. Additionally, reduced training costs, as well as higher savings due to reduced spare parts are expected to drive the industry. However, upgrading from legacy systems incurs high servicing and maintenance costs, which is expected to pose a restraint to market growth over the forecast period. 

Transformerless UPS systems have become the preferred choice over their traditional counterparts, and can be used in various settings. These include commercial buildings, telecommunications applications, industrial environments as well as small IT environments such as for data storage equipment. In terms of geography, Asia Pacific is expected to grow faster than the global average in the coming years due to increasing demand for power reliability and availability. Major industry participants include Eaton Corp., Newave Energy Holding SA, Schneider Electric Co., GE Co., Emerson Electric Co., and Mitsubishi Electric Corp. among others. 

This report, by Grand View Research, takes a closer look at the transformerless UPS industry, providing a holistic perspective on market dynamics, trends, supply, and demand. The report deep-dives into the market and segments it on multiple levels and providing key insights on a macro as well as micro level. The study aims at providing granular information, regarding estimates and forecasts for key end-use segments including enterprises and small and medium businesses (SMB). Estimates and forecast have been provided for key regional markets of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW). 

This research report analyzes various factors which have been driving and inhibiting the global transformerless UPS market in the past. In addition, the report analyzes the impact of each driver and restraint on the market growth, which forms the base for the market forecast. The report also showcases the opportunities available in the market which may act as future drivers for the market.