Distribution transformer is a device that reduces high-voltage or medium-voltage power to low-voltage power suitable for users, and is an indispensable part of the power system.According to data from Shangpu Consulting Group, there are currently about 50 million distribution transformers in operation in China, of which high-efficiency and energy-saving transformers (power transformers that meet the energy efficiency standards of Grade 1 and Grade 2 in GB 20052-2020 "Energy Efficiency Limits and Energy Efficiency Grades of Power Transformers") account for about 40%. It is estimated that by the end of 2023, the proportion of high-efficiency and energy-saving transformers in the network will be increased to 50%, and the number of new high-efficiency and energy-saving transformers will account for more than 75% in that year.

Shangpu Consulting believes that improving the energy efficiency level of distribution transformers will help reduce transmission and distribution losses, improve the energy efficiency level of power consumption enterprises, and further promote green, low-carbon and high-quality development. At the same time, it is also conducive to increasing the market supply of high-efficiency and energy-saving transformers, strengthening the new green kinetic energy, and enhancing the international competitiveness of China's distribution transformer industry.

According to data from the Shangpu Consulting Group, the global distribution transformer market will reach approximately US $17.64 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 5% during the forecast period 2023-2027.. The Asia-Pacific region is the world's largest distribution transformer market, accounting for nearly half of the global market share. China is the largest producer and consumer of distribution transformers in the Asia-Pacific region and the world. Its market size will reach about US $5.4 billion billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 4% during the forecast period 2023-2028.。

After years of development, China's distribution transformer industry has formed a relatively complete industrial chain and supply chain, and has a number of enterprises with independent intellectual property rights and core technologies. At the same time, under the guidance and support of government policies, China's distribution transformer industry has also actively responded to the strategic requirements of national energy conservation, emission reduction and green development, and accelerated the pace of technological innovation and product upgrading. For example, in oil-filled distribution transformers, China has realized the transformation from mineral oil to synthetic ester oil, bio-based oil and other new insulation media; in dry-type distribution transformers, China has mastered advanced technologies such as casting resin, amorphous alloy and gas insulation.

However, China's distribution transformer industry is also facing some challenges and problems, which restrict its international competitiveness. On the one hand, the technological innovation capability of China's distribution transformer industry needs to be strengthened, and there is still a certain gap with the international advanced level. Especially in the field of high-end distribution transformers, China also relies on imports and lacks independent brands and core technologies. On the other hand, the market structure of China's distribution transformer industry is not reasonable enough, with a surplus of low-end products and high-end products in short supply. At the same time, the market competition is also more intense, resulting in a decline in product prices, corporate profit margins.

In order to enhance the international competitiveness of China's distribution transformer industry, Shangpu Consulting recommends the following strategies:

Accelerate technological innovation and improve product quality and performance. Increase investment in research and development, strengthen cooperation with scientific research institutes, universities, etc., carry out basic research and applied research, and break through the bottleneck of key technologies and core technologies. At the same time, strengthen product quality management and supervision, improve product reliability and safety, and meet the needs of different customers and markets.

Promote industrial upgrading and increase product added value and market share. Optimize the industrial structure, adjust the product structure, reduce the production capacity of low-efficiency and low-energy products, and increase the production capacity of high-efficiency and energy-saving products. At the same time, strengthen brand building and marketing strategies, enhance product visibility and reputation, and expand domestic and foreign market share.

Strengthen the formulation and implementation of standards, and guide the development of industry norms. Improve the energy efficiency standards and test methods of distribution transformers, improve the requirements of energy efficiency limits and energy efficiency grades, and promote the production and application of energy-efficient transformers. At the same time, we should strengthen the publicity and training of standards to improve the awareness and implementation of the industry and users.

Expand international cooperation and expand international markets. Actively participate in international standard development and certification activities to improve the recognition and influence of China's distribution transformers in the international market. At the same time, use the "Belt and Road" and other international cooperation platforms to carry out technical exchanges and project cooperation to expand the international market.

Shangpu Consulting believes that with the joint efforts of the government, industry, enterprises and other aspects, China's distribution transformer industry is expected to achieve a comprehensive improvement in quality, efficiency and competitiveness in the next few years.