
Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) Market
Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) Market Global Industry Assessment & Forecast
Segments Covered
By Type Airblast, Vacuum, SF6, Others
By Application Coal-Fired Power plants, Natural Gas Power Plants
Snapshot
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2021 - 2028 |
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2016 - 2020 |
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7899 Million |
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15624.11 Million |
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8.9 |
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Asia Pacific |
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Key Insights
The global Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) market was valued at USD 7899 Million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 15624.11 Million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2021 to 2028.

Years | Parameters |
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Historical Data (Actual Data) | 2016-2020 |
Base Year Data | 2020 |
Current Year Date | 2021 |
Projected year data | 2021-2028 |
Annual Market Size (2028) | 15624.11 Million |
Annual Market Size (2021) | |
CAGR (2021 - 2028) | 8.9% |
Overview and Description
Generator circuit breakers are power plant devices located between the generator (which produces electricity at a voltage of around 15-25 kV) and the step-up transformer (which increases this voltage up to the grid transmission voltage – 200 kV to 800 kV).
The global Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) market is segmented based on products, applications, regions, and countries. The regional segmentation includes the current and forecast demand for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. All the segments have been analyzed based on present and future trends. The research study provides complete assessment of the market on the basis of competition, drivers, restraints, opportunities, trends, and industry-authenticated data. The market is estimated from 2016 to 2020 with forecast from 2021 to 2028.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
COVID-19 pandemic led to government of numerous countries across the globe to impose strict lockdown restrictions during the preliminary stages. In 2021, numerous countries faced the adverse effects of the pandemic due to the outbreak of second wave, which also led governments to again impose lockdown measures. Business shutdowns, partial business operations, and travel restrictions have led to challenges in supply chain and in turn production. However, it is expected that reopening of trade activities, the market will witness steady growth in the demand in the coming years. Impact of COVID-19 on the market demand is considered while estimating the current and forecast market size and growth trends for all the regions and countries.
The report provides a completely separate chapter for COVID-19 Impact Analysis. This chapter includes:
o Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
o Pre & Post COVID-19 Market Size
o Qualitative analysis on the short term & long term impact of COVID-19 on the market
o The analysis provides foremost strategies adopted by competitors to minimize the impact of the pandemic on their business activities and scope for future developments.
Industry Insights
The increasing demand for power generation and increasing industrialization and urbanization is anticipated to augment the growth of the generator circuit breaker market over the forecast period.
Generator circuit breakers (GCB) offer more flexibility for plant operation and also enables the implementation of efficient solutions to reduce investment cost. Furthermore , the maintenance, energy efficiency and carbon footprint are now also enhanced with the help of GCB architecture optimization. These determinants are expected to support the growth of the market over the forecast period.
The high short circuit interrupting capacities are harder and costlier to obtain which is anticipated to hamper the growth of the market over the forecast period.
Global Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) Market Report Scope
Parameter | Details |
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Market Size Provided for Years | 2016-2028 |
Base Year | 2020 |
Historic Years | 2016-2020 |
Forecast Years | 2021-2028 |
Market Size Provided In Terms Of | Revenue & Volume |
Segments Covered | Type, Application |
Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa |
Countries Covered | The U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, India, Japan, South Korea, South East Asia, Brazil, Argentina, GCC Countries, and South Africa, among others |
Companies Covered | NHVS, General Electric, Hitachi, Chinatcs, ABB, Eaton, Mitsubishi Electric, Siemens, Schneider. |
Report Coverage | Market growth drivers, restraints, opportunities, Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, value chain analysis, regulatory landscape, technology landscape, patent analysis, market attractiveness analysis by segments and Asia Pacific, company market share analysis, and COVID-19 impact analysis |
Global Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) Market: Type Segment Analysis
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- Airblast
- Vacuum
- SF6
- Others
Global Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) Market: Application Segment Analysis
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- Coal-Fired Power plants
- Natural Gas Power Plants
Regional Analysis: Preview
Based on region, the global Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) market is segregated into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific region led the market with the largest share in 2020. Some of the key countries contributing to the surge in the market are the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, China, India, Japan, and South Korea.
The market comprises of numerous small, medium, and large sized players spread across various geographies. Some of the main competitors in the global Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) market are NHVS, General Electric, Hitachi, Chinatcs, ABB, Eaton, Mitsubishi Electric, Siemens, Schneider.. The report covers company market share analysis which gives a comprehensive overview of the main competitors in the market. In addition, the report also covers major strategies adopted by market players such as new product launch, acquisitions & mergers, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion. The study also covers the product portfolio of major companies operating in the market.
Market Size, 2021 (USD Billion)
Global Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) Market: Regional Analysis
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- UK
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
- GCC Countries
- South Africa
- Rest of MEA
Key Highlights – Global Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) Market
- Global Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) Market is projected to reach USD 15624.11 Million by 2028
- Asia Pacific held the highest share of the Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) market
- Airblast held the largest share of the product segment in the Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) market
- Coal-Fired Power Plants held the major share of the application segment in the Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) market
FAQ
Frequently Asked Question
What is the global demand for Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) in terms of revenue?
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The global Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) valued at 7899 Million in 2020 and is expected to reach 15624.11 Million in 2028 growing at a CAGR of 8.9%.
Which are the prominent players in the market?
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The prominent players in the market are NHVS, General Electric, Hitachi, Chinatcs, ABB, Eaton, Mitsubishi Electric, Siemens, Schneider..
At what CAGR is the market projected to grow within the forecast period?
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The market is project to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% between 2021 and 2028.
What are the driving factors fueling the growth of the market?
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The driving factors of the Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) include
- The increasing demand for power generation and increasing industrialization and urbanization is anticipated to augment the growth of the generator circuit breaker market over the forecast period.
- Generator circuit breakers (GCB) offer more flexibility for plant operation and also enables the implementation of efficient solutions to reduce investment cost. Furthermore , the maintenance, energy efficiency and carbon footprint are now also enhanced with the help of GCB architecture optimization. These determinants are expected to support the growth of the market over the forecast period.
Which region accounted for the largest share in the market?
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Asia Pacific was the leading regional segment of the Generator Circuit Breaker (Gcb) in 2020.