Electricity Transmission in Australia - Market Research Report

Electricity Transmission industry trends (2014-2019)

poll Average industry growth 2014–2019: -3.5%

The Electricity Transmission industry is a key player in Australia's energy network. Transmission networks transport high-voltage electricity from generators to distribution networks and directly to large industrial users. Transmission networks are highly regulated geographic monopolies, with only one major enterprise in each state. Queensland's, Western Australia's and Tasmania's transmission networks are state-owned, while New South Wales', South Australia's and Victoria's transmission networks are foreign-owned. Other industry players include the owners of interconnectors that allow electricity to flow between states. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) oversees most of the industry's operations and sets revenue determinations for five-year peri...
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Electricity Transmission industry outlook (2019-2024)

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The Electricity Transmission industry has started to move away from strong asset growth as technical, social and economic forces have changed final demand for electricity. Regulatory decisions for the next five years will allow many companies to marginally increase revenue following significant declines in XXX-XX and XXX-XX. However, in July XXX, the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) announced its intention to significantly curtail industry revenue in the next round of revenue determinations. As these new revenue determinations are implemented, industry revenue is forecast to decline. Revenue and participation The industry's largest players are Powerlink, TransGrid, AusNet Services, ElectraNet, Western Power and TasNetworks. These companies are mon...
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Electricity Transmission industry statistics

  • attach_money Market Size: $3bn
  • business Number of Businesses: 14
  • poll Average Industry Profit Margin: x.x%
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  • supervisor_account Industry Employment: 4,533

Biggest companies in the Electricity Transmission industry

The companies holding the largest market share in the Electricity Transmission in Australia industry include Queensland Electricity Transmission Corporation Limited, NSW Electricity Networks Operations Holdings Pty Ltd, AusNet Services Ltd, ElectraNet Pty Ltd and Electricity Networks Corporation.

  • pie_chart Queensland Electricity Transmission Corporation Limited Market Share: x.x%
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  • pie_chart NSW Electricity Networks Operations Holdings Pty Ltd Market Share: x.x%
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  • pie_chart AusNet Services Ltd Market Share: x.x%
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  • pie_chart ElectraNet Pty Ltd Market Share: x.x%
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What is Electricity Transmission industry?

Industry Definition

Industry players operate high-voltage electric power transmission systems and control electricity transmission from generating plants to distribution networks and large industrial users. These transmission systems include power lines and transformer stations.

Industry Products and Services

  • Electricity transmission
  • Electricity transmission links
  • Other
  • All Others

Industry Activities

  • High-voltage electricity transmission
  • Substation operation

Market research report - table of contents

Industry Definition

Industry players operate high-voltage electric power transmission systems and control electricity transmission from generating plants to distribution networks and large industrial users. These transmission systems include power lines and transformer stations.

Main Activities

  • High-voltage electricity transmission
  • Substation operation

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Additional Resources

Industry Statistics Snapshot

Industry Structure

Executive Summary

Key External Drivers

Industrial production is a proxy for energy demand from the private sector. Growing demand from energy-intensive operators typically boosts demand for ele...
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Industrial production
Number of households
Demand from heavy industry and other non-building construction
Demand from electricity distribution

Current Performance

Regulation and revenue
Demand and pricing
Structure and profit
 Chart: Revenue Growth

Industry Outlook

Changing demand
Shifting structure
Privatisation
 Table: Electricity Transmission in Australia - Market Research Report Industry Revenue Outlook

Industry Life Cycle

Life Cycle Reasons
 Chart: Benchmarking - Electricity Transmission in Australia - Market Research Report Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

Supply Chain

Key Buying Industries

Manufacturing
Heavy Industry and Other Non-Building Construction in Australia
Electricity Distribution in Australia
Electricity Retailing in Australia



Key Selling Industries

Heavy Industry and Other Non-Building Construction in Australia
Electrical Services in Australia
Machinery and Scaffolding Rental in Australia




Products & Services

The industry generates most of its revenue from electricity transmission and cannot be broken down further. Industry players transmit electricity between ...
Large industrial energy users





Demand Determinants

Electricity transmission demand depends on final market demand for electricity. Households are the largest end market for electricity. Household electrici...
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Major Markets

Large industrial energy users






 Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Electricity Transmission in Australia - Market Research Report Industry

International Trade

Business Locations

Chart: Business Locations by State Chart: Business Locations by State

Market Share Concentration

The Electricity Transmission industry exhibits high market share concentration, with the industry's four largest players, Powerlink, TransGrid, AusNet Ser...
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Key Success Factors

Cost Structure Benchmarks

Profit, Purchases, Wages, Other Costs
 Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Electricity Transmission in Australia - Market Research Report

Basis of Competition

Internal competition
External competition

Barriers to Entry

 Table: Barriers to Entry Checklist for the Electricity Transmission in Australia - Market Research Report Industry

Industry Globalization

Queensland Electricity Transmission Corporation Limited, trading as Powerlink, owns, develops, operates and maintains the electricity transmission network...
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Powerlink Queensland

 Table: Powerlink Queensland - financial performance

TransGrid

 Table: TransGrid - financial performance

AusNet Services

 Table: AusNet Services - financial performance

ElectraNet

 Table: ElectraNet - financial performance

Western Power

 Table: Western Power - financial performance

TasNetworks

 Table: TasNetworks - financial performance

Capital Intensity

The Electricity Transmission industry is extremely capital-intensive. In 2018-19, for every dollar spent on wages, an estimated $1.54 is spent on capital ...
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 Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Electricity Transmission in Australia - Market Research Report Industry
 Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

Technology & Systems

Revenue Volatility

Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

Regulation & Policy

Industry Assistance

Table: Industry data Table: Industry Data for the Electricity Transmission in Australia Industry

Industry Revenue (2007-2025)
Industry Gross Product (2007-2025)
Establishments (2007-2025)
Businesses (2007-2025)
Employment (2007-2025)
Exports (2007-2025)
Imports (2007-2025)
Wages (2007-2025)
Domestic Demand (2007-2025)

Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data

Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Dat Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data

Table: Industry Financial Ratios Table: Industry Financial Ratios

Liquidity Ratios
Coverage Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Operating Ratios
Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (% of Sales)
Assets, %
Liabilities, %

AUSTRALIAN ENERGY REGULATOR (AER)

CIRCUIT KILOMETRE

ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION

MONOPOLY PROFIT

TRANSMISSION LINE

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  • Historical and Forecast Growth
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  • Industry Major Players
    Industry Major Players
  • Profitability Analysis
    Profitability Analysis
  • SWOT Analysis
    SWOT Analysis
  • Industry Trends
    Industry Trends
  • Industry Operating Conditions
    Industry Operating Conditions
  • Porter's 5 Forces Analysis
    Porter's 5 Forces Analysis

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