Smart Electricity Meters: Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Smart Electricity Meters in Thousand Units. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 72 companies including many key and niche players such as -
- Accenture plc
- Aclara Technologies LLC
- Atos SE
- AusNet Services Group
- Certicom Corp.
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Smart Electricity Meters: Reliable, User-Friendly, Cost Effective, and Energy Efficient
Growth Drivers in a Nutshell
Myriad Benefits of Smart Electricity Meters to Drive Global Adoption
Smart Electricity Meters for Advanced Outage Management
Smart Electricity Meters Gain Prominence in Distribution Automation
Favorable Government Policies: Critically Important for Smart Electricity Meters Adoption
Global Market Outlook
Competitive Landscape
Landis+Gyr, GE & Itron Dominate the Market
Global Footprint of Select Leading Smart Meters Vendors: A Snapshot of Manufacturing Facilities Worldwide
Leading Vendors Sense Brewing Competition from Asian Manufacturers
Tight-fisted Product Pricing Strategies Perturb Smart Electricity Meters Manufacturers
Varying Manufacturing Mandates Hinder Efficiency Levels of Smart Electricity Meter Providers
Technological Prowess of Market Leaders: A Key Challenge for New Entrants
Key Issues Hampering Widespread Adoption of Smart Electricity Meters
2. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
Spiraling Energy Consumption & Inefficient Infrastructure: A Strong Growth Driver
Key Electricity Trends in a Nutshell
Surging Demand from Electric Utilities Worldwide Underpins Market Growth
Rising Prominence of Internet of Things (IoT) in Utilities to Benefit Penetration
Growing Deployments of Smart Grids: A Strong Business Case for Smart Electricity Meters
Smart Grid Landscape: List of Components & Systems for Power T&D Infrastructure, Communication Network, and Computing Platform
Upcoming Smart Cities to Fuel Large-Scale Adoption of Smart Electricity Meters
Residential Sector Dominate Smart Electricity Meters Deployments
Deployments Gain Momentum in Commercial & Industrial Sectors
Rising Commercial Real Estate Investments: A Major Opportunity Indicator
Robust Demand for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Augurs Well for Market Adoption
Transition to Renewable Energy Sources Favors Market Expansion
Renewable Energy Integration: The Innovative Application of Smart Electricity Meters
Integration of Smart Meters in Thermal Power Grids Ensure Optimum Resource Utilization
Revival of Nuclear Power Programs Spells New Opportunities for the Market
Developing Countries Continue to Offer Significant Growth Opportunities
China: Growth Engine for the Global Smart Electricity Meters Market
Liberalization & Privatization in Developing Countries Bodes Well for Market Demand
Favorable Demographic & Urbanization Trends Strengthen Market Prospects
3. PRODUCT/TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
Introduction
Components of Smart Electricity Meter
Communication Channels for Smart Electricity Meters
Benefits of Smart Electricity Meters
To Utility Companies
Improve Facility Operations
Enable Superior Subscriber-side Billing
Facilitate Innovative Service Models
Implement New & Innovative Tariff Schemes
Remotely Activate & Deactivate the Subscription
Secured Communication & Hacking Identification
Enhanced Support for Retailers
To Customers
Efficiently Manage Electricity Usage & Reduce Costs
Benefit from Multiple Payment Options
Remote Access to Information
Real-Time Interaction with Utility Service Department
Monitor Home Electronic Appliances
4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/LAUNCHES
Ovo Energy Unveils First Full-Service Smart Pay-as-you-go Energy Platform in the UK
Landis+Gyr Unveils 3. 5 Version of Gridstream MDMS
Telekom Austria Group Launches ?sterreich Z?hler Smart Meters in Austria
OMRON Launches Range of Smart Electricity Meters
Sensus to Introduce FlexNet in Tokyo
EDMI and On-Ramp Announce Plans to Jointly Launch Smart Grid Solutions
AT&T and GE to Jointly Develop Smart Grid and Smart Metering Solutions for Industrial IoT
Itron Launches 4G LTE Technology-based CENTRON Smart Meters
Sensus Introduces iConA Data Analytics-Optimized Generation 4 Residential Electric Meter
Siemens and E. ON to Launch Intelligent Metering Systems as a part of the EniM Program in Germany
Silicon Labs Introduces Wireless M-Bus Software for Smart Meters
Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative and Tantalus Systems to Implement AMI in Illinois
Tata Power Unveils Automated Demand Response Project in Delh
Lucid Design Group and Rainforest Automation Introduce EAGLE Energy Access Gateway to Monitor Real-time Smart Meter Data
Muscat Electricity Distribution Company Introduces Sabiq Prepaid Electricity Meter in Oman
Telekom Austria Group M2M Introduces SMARTify MDM Smart Metering Platform
STMicroelectronics Launches STCOMET10 Smart-Meter System on Chip
Trilliant Launches Novel Smart Meter M2M System
SmartCo to Introduce Range of Smart Meter Services in Collaboration with Advanced Metering Services, Landis+Gyr and Silver Spring Networks
Itron Launches Itron Enterprise Edition – An Enterprise- wide Data Management Solution for Smart Metering
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Saudi Electric Company Selects CG’s ZIV Smart Meters for Smart Grid Projects
Kamstrup Bags Large Contract from DONG Energy
NES Takes Over Ubitronix System Solutions
CESI Inks Agreement with Electricity Holding Company of Oman over Smart Meters
UK based Amey and Scotland’s Smart Metering Systems Bag Contracts for the Deployment of Smart Meters
Deutsche Telekom to Incorporate Smart Electricity Meters in Tirana
Telekom Austria Group M2M Collaborates with bsf IT- Solutions for the Deployment of Smart Meters
Landis+Gyr and Ericsson to Jointly Deploy Smart Metering Systems in the Middle East
UK based Cyan Bags Contract for AMI Project from Indian Utility, Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation
Silver Spring Networks to Take Over Detectent
DONG Energy Selects Landis+Gyr’s Gridstream MDMS for Residential Installation
S&T Acquires Grid Operations of Echelon
UK-based Cyan Bags Contract for Smart Meters from Nobre de la Torre
GE and Underwriter Laboratories Receive UL2735 Protocol Approval for Smart Electricity Meters
TransData Leases its Smart Meter Patents to Telensa through License Agreement
S&T’s Unit NES to Collaborate with Mitsubishi Electric for the Development of Smart Meters
?lectricit? R?seau Distribution France Selects Itron smart meters for the Linky Project
Landis+Gyr and Ericsson to Jointly Deploy Smart Metering Systems in Finland
SP AusNet Renamed as AusNet Services
CGI Selects Telef?nica Communication Network for Deployment of Smart Meters in the UK
Landis+Gyr Takes Over GRIDiant
Telenor Connexion Facilitates Lyse Elnett to Deploy Smart Electricity Meters across Norway
TransData Enters into License Agreement with Sensus over its Smart Meter Patents
Siemens and Accenture Collaborate to form OMNETRIC Joint Venture for Smart Grid Solutions
Sun Capital Partners Take Over Aclara
Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Awards AMI Contract to Itron and Tantalus Systems
National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative Inks Three-Year Partnership Agreement with Sensus
Nord Energi Inks Agreement with Kamstrup over Supply of Smart Meters
SP AusNet Selects Ericsson’s 3G-enabled Communication Platform for Smart Electricity Metering
SmartCo to Deploy Smart Meters in New Zealand
Sensus and Arqiva Bag US$1. 0 million Contract for the Installation of Smart Meters in the UK
GE and ComEd Ink Agreement to Deploy Smart Meters in Chicago
ZTA Bags Smart Electricity Meter Turnkey Project from Angola EDEL
?land’s Elandelslag Selects Kamstrup’s Omni Smart Grid System for the Upgradation of Power Systems
Schneider Electric Expands Business Operations through Smart Meter System Management in Collaboration with Vettenfall Eldistribution
6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Accenture plc (Ireland)
Aclara Technologies LLC (US)
Atos SE (France)
AusNet Services Group (Australia)
Certicom Corp. (Canada)
Computer Sciences Corp. (US)
Cooper Power Systems, LLC (US)
Cyan Holdings plc (UK)
Datamatic, Inc. (US)
Diehl Metering GmbH (Germany)
Enel (Italy)
EDMI Limited (Singapore)
Elster Group GmbH (Germany)
Fujitsu Limited (Japan)
GE Digital Energy (Canada)
Guyana Power & Light Incorporated (Co-operative Republic of Guyana)
Holley Metering Limited (China)
Infosys Limited (India)
Iskraemeco (UK) Ltd.
Itron, Inc. (US)
Kamstrup (Denmark)
KP Electronic System Ltd. (Israel)
LINYANG Electronics Co., Ltd. (China)
Master Meter Systems, LLC (US)
Mueller Systems, LLC (US)
NeoSilica (India)
Ningbo Sanxing Electric Co., Ltd (China)
On-Ramp Wireless, Inc. (US)
Oracle Corporation (US)
RF Arrays Systems Pvt. Ltd. (India)
S&T Group (Austria)
Networked Energy Services Corporation (NES) (US)
Schneider Electric SA (France)
Sensus (US)
Siemens AG (Germany)
Silver Spring Networks (US)
Tantalus Systems Inc. (Canada)
Toshiba Corporation (Japan)
Landis+Gyr (US)
Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems Asia Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia)
Trilliant Holdings, Inc. (US)
Wasion Group Limited (China)
7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
Transition towards Smart Technologies Benefits Smart Electricity Meter Adoption
Smart Electricity Meters Penetration in the US (2013): Various States Categorized on the Basis of Percentage of Total Electricity Meters
Energy Efficiency: The In Thing
Industrial & Electric Utilities: Key Revenue Contributors for Smart Electricity Meters
California Government Incentives Benefit Smart Meters Adoption in the State
Smart Electricity Meters: A Boon for Rural Electric Co-operative Utilities
Cellular-Enabled Smart Meters: Biggest Cellular M2M Technology Implementation
Competitive Landscape
Product Introductions/Innovations
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
2. CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Green Energy Act Promotes Market Expansion
The SMSI Program Strongly Support Smart Electricity Meter Deployments
Product Introduction/Innovation
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
3. JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Energy Efficiency Plans to Boost Smart Electricity Meters Deployments
Tokyo Electric Power to Complete Smart Metering by
Power Generation Source Mix in Japan: An Opportunity Indicator
Product Introductions/Innovation
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
4. EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
European Smart Meters Market Overview
Country-wise Smart Meter Deployments in Europe (2014): Project, Target Group, Utility Type, Status, Services Offered, and Year of Implementation
Smart Electricity Meters Adoption: Legislative Framework in the European Union
Market Prospects of Smart Electricity Meters Ride on the Advent of Smart Grids
B. Market Analytics
4A. FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Innovations in Smart Metering Spurs Market Growth
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
4B. ITALY
A. Market Analysis
ENEL – A Leading Player In Italy
B. Market Analytics
4C. THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Increased Construction of Thermal Power Plants to Benefit the Market
Regulatory Policies for Smart Meter Privacy and Data Access Options
Product Introductions/Innovations
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
4D. SPAIN
Market Analysis
4E. RUSSIA
Market Analysis
4F. REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Select Trends in Rest of Europe
German Plant Operators Continue to Struggle amidst Falling Power Prices
IT Investments in Utility Sector to Offer Impetus to the Turkish Smart Meter Market
Product Introductions/Innovations
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Developing Asian Countries to Drive Future Growth
Liberalization and Privatization in Asian Countries Offer Significant Growth Opportunities
B. Market Analytics
5A. CHINA
A. Market Analysis
Robust Growth Expected for the Chinese Smart Electricity Meters Market
Power Production in China: A Review
Dominance of Coal Power in Power Generation Augurs well for the Market
Competitive Landscape
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
5B. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Focus on Niche Markets in Rest of Asia-Pacific
India: Robust Demand for Electric Power Bodes Well for the Market
Malaysia: State Utility to Install 8. 5 Million Smart Meters by end of the Decade
Power Generation Source Mix in Select Asian Countries:
Product Introductions/Innovations
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
6. MIDDLE EAST
A. Market Analysis
Key Trends & Drivers
Growing Power Demand in Middle East Extends Opportunities for Smart Electricity Meters Market
Saudi Arabia to Step Up Smart Meter Deployments
‘Shams Dubai’ Smart Meter Deployment Initiative for Efficient Energy Management
Population Growth and Robust Industrialization Boost Energy Consumption in Egypt
Product Introductions/Innovation
Strategic Corporate Developments
KP Electronic System Ltd. – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics
7. LATIN AMERICA
Market Analysis
7A. BRAZIL
A. Market Analysis
Electricity Sector in Brazil Offers Opportunities
B. Market Analytics
7B. REST OF LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Power Generation Statistics for Select Countries in the Region
B. Market Analytics
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 72 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 79)
The United States (21)
Canada (5)
Japan (3)
Europe (28)
France (3)
Germany (6)
The United Kingdom (8)
Italy (2)
Spain (1)
Rest of Europe (8)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (18)
Latin America (1)
Africa (1)
Middle East (2)
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Smart Electricity Meters: Reliable, User-Friendly, Cost Effective, and Energy Efficient
Growth Drivers in a Nutshell
Table 1. Global Electricity Meters Market by Type (2013, 2015E & 2017P): Demand (in Million Units) for Two-way Smart Meters, One-way Smart Meters, and Non-Smart Meters (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2. Smart Electricity Meters Penetration for Select Region/Country (2014): Penetration Rate (as a Percentage of Total Households) for China, EU, and the US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Myriad Benefits of Smart Electricity Meters to Drive Global Adoption
Smart Electricity Meters for Advanced Outage Management
Smart Electricity Meters Gain Prominence in Distribution Automation
Favorable Government Policies: Critically Important for Smart Electricity Meters Adoption
Global Market Outlook
Competitive Landscape
Landis+Gyr, GE & Itron Dominate the Market
Table 3. Leading Smart Electricity Meter Companies Worldwide (2014): Percentage Market Share Breakdown for Elster, GE, Itron, Landis+Gyr, Sensus, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4. Leading Meter Data Management (MDM) Companies Worldwide (2014E): Percentage Market Share Breakdown for Itron MDM, Landis+Gyr, Oracle, Siemens, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Global Footprint of Select Leading Smart Meters Vendors: A Snapshot of Manufacturing Facilities Worldwide
Leading Vendors Sense Brewing Competition from Asian Manufacturers
Tight-fisted Product Pricing Strategies Perturb Smart Electricity Meters Manufacturers
Varying Manufacturing Mandates Hinder Efficiency Levels of Smart Electricity Meter Providers
Technological Prowess of Market Leaders: A Key Challenge for New Entrants
Key Issues Hampering Widespread Adoption of Smart Electricity Meters
2. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
Spiraling Energy Consumption & Inefficient Infrastructure: A Strong Growth Driver
Key Electricity Trends in a Nutshell
Table 5. Projected Global Demand for Primary Energy (Mtoe) and Electricity (MWh): 2015, 2020, 2025, 2030 & 2035 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6. World Electric Power Generation (in Billion KWh): 2004 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7. Investments in New Power Plants by Geographic Region (2012): Percentage Breakdown for Coal, Natural Gas, Oil, Nuclear Power, and Renewable Energy (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Surging Demand from Electric Utilities Worldwide Underpins Market Growth
Table 8. Global Smart Electricity Meters Market by Geographic Region (2014 & 2018): Percentage Breakdown of Demand for Asia, EMEA, Latin America, and North America (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Rising Prominence of Internet of Things (IoT) in Utilities to Benefit Penetration
Growing Deployments of Smart Grids: A Strong Business Case for Smart Electricity Meters
Smart Grid Landscape: List of Components & Systems for Power T&D Infrastructure, Communication Network, and Computing Platform
Table 9. Global Smart Grid Market by Country (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Investments for China, US, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Upcoming Smart Cities to Fuel Large-Scale Adoption of Smart Electricity Meters
Residential Sector Dominate Smart Electricity Meters Deployments
Table 10. Global Smart Electricity Meters Market by Application Sector (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Deployments for Commercial, Industrial and Residential (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Deployments Gain Momentum in Commercial & Industrial Sectors
Rising Commercial Real Estate Investments: A Major Opportunity Indicator
Table 11. Global Commercial Real Estate Market (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Direct Investments by Region - Americas, Asia-Pacific and EMEA (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Robust Demand for Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Augurs Well for Market Adoption
Table 12. Global Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Market (Annual Revenues in US$ Million): 2014E & 2018P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Transition to Renewable Energy Sources Favors Market Expansion
Table 13. Global CO2 Emissions by Fuel Type (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Emissions for Coal & Peat, Oil, Natural Gas, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14. Global CO2 Emissions by Geographic Region/Country (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Emissions for OECD, China, Asia (excludes China), Non-OECD Europe and Eurasia, Middle East, Non-OECD Americas, Africa, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15. Global Electricity Generation Capacity by Source (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown for Renewable Sources (Hydro, Wind, Bio-Power, and Solar PV) and Non-Renewable Sources (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Renewable Energy Integration: The Innovative Application of Smart Electricity Meters
Integration of Smart Meters in Thermal Power Grids Ensure Optimum Resource Utilization
Table 16. Global Electricity Generation (Excludes Pumped Storage) By Fuel Type (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Electricity Generation for Coal/Peat, Natural Gas, Hydro, Nuclear, Oil, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17. Global Electricity Coal/Peat Based Thermal Power Production by Geographic Region/Country (2013): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Electricity Generation for China, the US, India, Japan, Germany, South Africa, Korea, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Revival of Nuclear Power Programs Spells New Opportunities for the Market
Developing Countries Continue to Offer Significant Growth Opportunities
Table 18. Global Traditional Meters Market by Geographic Region (2013): Percentage Market Share Breakdown for Asia-Pacific, EMEA, Latin America, North America, and Rest of World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
China: Growth Engine for the Global Smart Electricity Meters Market
Table 19. Incremental Additions in Power Generation Capacity in China (2013) Capacity Additions in Terawatt Hours for Fossil-fuel Power, Hydro Power, Wind Power, Nuclear Power, and Solar Power (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Liberalization & Privatization in Developing Countries Bodes Well for Market Demand
Favorable Demographic & Urbanization Trends Strengthen Market Prospects
Table 20. Global Population Estimates/Projections: 2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040 &
Table 21. Population Statistics for Select Countries: 2007, 2010 & 2013E (in Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22. Total Population Worldwide by Urban and Rural Population in Thousands: 1950-2050P (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23. Estimated Percentage of Urbanization in World, China and India for the Years 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3. PRODUCT/TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
Introduction
Components of Smart Electricity Meter
Communication Channels for Smart Electricity Meters
Benefits of Smart Electricity Meters
To Utility Companies
Improve Facility Operations
Enable Superior Subscriber-side Billing
Facilitate Innovative Service Models
Implement New & Innovative Tariff Schemes
Remotely Activate & Deactivate the Subscription
Secured Communication & Hacking Identification
Enhanced Support for Retailers
To Customers
Efficiently Manage Electricity Usage & Reduce Costs
Benefit from Multiple Payment Options
Remote Access to Information
Real-Time Interaction with Utility Service Department
Monitor Home Electronic Appliances
4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/LAUNCHES
Ovo Energy Unveils First Full-Service Smart Pay-as-you-go Energy Platform in the UK
Landis+Gyr Unveils 3. 5 Version of Gridstream MDMS
Telekom Austria Group Launches ?sterreich Z?hler Smart Meters in Austria
OMRON Launches Range of Smart Electricity Meters
Sensus to Introduce FlexNet in Tokyo
EDMI and On-Ramp Announce Plans to Jointly Launch Smart Grid Solutions
AT&T and GE to Jointly Develop Smart Grid and Smart Metering Solutions for Industrial IoT
Itron Launches 4G LTE Technology-based CENTRON Smart Meters
Sensus Introduces iConA Data Analytics-Optimized Generation 4 Residential Electric Meter
Siemens and E. ON to Launch Intelligent Metering Systems as a part of the EniM Program in Germany
Silicon Labs Introduces Wireless M-Bus Software for Smart Meters
Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative and Tantalus Systems to Implement AMI in Illinois
Tata Power Unveils Automated Demand Response Project in Delh
Lucid Design Group and Rainforest Automation Introduce EAGLE Energy Access Gateway to Monitor Real-time Smart Meter Data
Muscat Electricity Distribution Company Introduces Sabiq Prepaid Electricity Meter in Oman
Telekom Austria Group M2M Introduces SMARTify MDM Smart Metering Platform
STMicroelectronics Launches STCOMET10 Smart-Meter System on Chip
Trilliant Launches Novel Smart Meter M2M System
SmartCo to Introduce Range of Smart Meter Services in Collaboration with Advanced Metering Services, Landis+Gyr and Silver Spring Networks
Itron Launches Itron Enterprise Edition – An Enterprise- wide Data Management Solution for Smart Metering
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Saudi Electric Company Selects CG’s ZIV Smart Meters for Smart Grid Projects
Kamstrup Bags Large Contract from DONG Energy
NES Takes Over Ubitronix System Solutions
CESI Inks Agreement with Electricity Holding Company of Oman over Smart Meters
UK based Amey and Scotland’s Smart Metering Systems Bag Contracts for the Deployment of Smart Meters
Deutsche Telekom to Incorporate Smart Electricity Meters in Tirana
Telekom Austria Group M2M Collaborates with bsf IT- Solutions for the Deployment of Smart Meters
Landis+Gyr and Ericsson to Jointly Deploy Smart Metering Systems in the Middle East
UK based Cyan Bags Contract for AMI Project from Indian Utility, Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation
Silver Spring Networks to Take Over Detectent
DONG Energy Selects Landis+Gyr’s Gridstream MDMS for Residential Installation
S&T Acquires Grid Operations of Echelon
UK-based Cyan Bags Contract for Smart Meters from Nobre de la Torre
GE and Underwriter Laboratories Receive UL2735 Protocol Approval for Smart Electricity Meters
TransData Leases its Smart Meter Patents to Telensa through License Agreement
S&T’s Unit NES to Collaborate with Mitsubishi Electric for the Development of Smart Meters
?lectricit? R?seau Distribution France Selects Itron smart meters for the Linky Project
Landis+Gyr and Ericsson to Jointly Deploy Smart Metering Systems in Finland
SP AusNet Renamed as AusNet Services
CGI Selects Telef?nica Communication Network for Deployment of Smart Meters in the UK
Landis+Gyr Takes Over GRIDiant
Telenor Connexion Facilitates Lyse Elnett to Deploy Smart Electricity Meters across Norway
TransData Enters into License Agreement with Sensus over its Smart Meter Patents
Siemens and Accenture Collaborate to form OMNETRIC Joint Venture for Smart Grid Solutions
Sun Capital Partners Take Over Aclara
Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Awards AMI Contract to Itron and Tantalus Systems
National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative Inks Three-Year Partnership Agreement with Sensus
Nord Energi Inks Agreement with Kamstrup over Supply of Smart Meters
SP AusNet Selects Ericsson’s 3G-enabled Communication Platform for Smart Electricity Metering
SmartCo to Deploy Smart Meters in New Zealand
Sensus and Arqiva Bag US$1. 0 million Contract for the Installation of Smart Meters in the UK
GE and ComEd Ink Agreement to Deploy Smart Meters in Chicago
ZTA Bags Smart Electricity Meter Turnkey Project from Angola EDEL
?land’s Elandelslag Selects Kamstrup’s Omni Smart Grid System for the Upgradation of Power Systems
Schneider Electric Expands Business Operations through Smart Meter System Management in Collaboration with Vettenfall Eldistribution
6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Accenture plc (Ireland)
Aclara Technologies LLC (US)
Atos SE (France)
AusNet Services Group (Australia)
Certicom Corp. (Canada)
Computer Sciences Corp. (US)
Cooper Power Systems, LLC (US)
Cyan Holdings plc (UK)
Datamatic, Inc. (US)
Diehl Metering GmbH (Germany)
Enel (Italy)
EDMI Limited (Singapore)
Elster Group GmbH (Germany)
Fujitsu Limited (Japan)
GE Digital Energy (Canada)
Guyana Power & Light Incorporated (Co-operative Republic of Guyana)
Holley Metering Limited (China)
Infosys Limited (India)
Iskraemeco (UK) Ltd.
Itron, Inc. (US)
Kamstrup (Denmark)
KP Electronic System Ltd. (Israel)
LINYANG Electronics Co., Ltd. (China)
Master Meter Systems, LLC (US)
Mueller Systems, LLC (US)
NeoSilica (India)
Ningbo Sanxing Electric Co., Ltd (China)
On-Ramp Wireless, Inc. (US)
Oracle Corporation (US)
RF Arrays Systems Pvt. Ltd. (India)
S&T Group (Austria)
Networked Energy Services Corporation (NES) (US)
Schneider Electric SA (France)
Sensus (US)
Siemens AG (Germany)
Silver Spring Networks (US)
Tantalus Systems Inc. (Canada)
Toshiba Corporation (Japan)
Landis+Gyr (US)
Toshiba Transmission & Distribution Systems Asia Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia)
Trilliant Holdings, Inc. (US)
Wasion Group Limited (China)
7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 24. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25. World 8-Year Perspective for Smart Electricity Meters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Cumulative Installed Base for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Latin America Markets for the Years 2013, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1. THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Market Overview
Transition towards Smart Technologies Benefits Smart Electricity Meter Adoption
Smart Electricity Meters Penetration in the US (2013): Various States Categorized on the Basis of Percentage of Total Electricity Meters
Energy Efficiency: The In Thing
Industrial & Electric Utilities: Key Revenue Contributors for Smart Electricity Meters
California Government Incentives Benefit Smart Meters Adoption in the State
Smart Electricity Meters: A Boon for Rural Electric Co-operative Utilities
Cellular-Enabled Smart Meters: Biggest Cellular M2M Technology Implementation
Competitive Landscape
Table 26. Leading Smart Electricity Meter Companies in the US (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown for GE Digital Energy, Itron, Sensus and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Introductions/Innovations
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 27. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters Market Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2. CANADA
A. Market Analysis
Green Energy Act Promotes Market Expansion
The SMSI Program Strongly Support Smart Electricity Meter Deployments
Product Introduction/Innovation
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 28. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters Market Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3. JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Energy Efficiency Plans to Boost Smart Electricity Meters Deployments
Tokyo Electric Power to Complete Smart Metering by
Power Generation Source Mix in Japan: An Opportunity Indicator
Table 29. Japanese Power Generation Capacity by Energy Source (2010 & 2020): Percentage Breakdown of Power Generation Capacity from Gas, Renewable Energy, Coal, Oil, Hydro, and Nuclear Sources (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Introductions/Innovation
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 30. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters Market Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4. EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
European Smart Meters Market Overview
Country-wise Smart Meter Deployments in Europe (2014): Project, Target Group, Utility Type, Status, Services Offered, and Year of Implementation
Smart Electricity Meters Adoption: Legislative Framework in the European Union
Market Prospects of Smart Electricity Meters Ride on the Advent of Smart Grids
B. Market Analytics
Table 31. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters by Geographic Region - France, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32. European 8-Year Perspective for Smart Electricity Meters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Cumulative Installed Base for France, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for the Years 2013, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4A. FRANCE
A. Market Analysis
Innovations in Smart Metering Spurs Market Growth
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 33. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters Market Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4B. ITALY
A. Market Analysis
ENEL – A Leading Player In Italy
B. Market Analytics
Table 34. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters Market Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4C. THE UNITED KINGDOM
A. Market Analysis
Increased Construction of Thermal Power Plants to Benefit the Market
Regulatory Policies for Smart Meter Privacy and Data Access Options
Product Introductions/Innovations
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 35. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters Market Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4D. SPAIN
Market Analysis
Table 36. Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters Market Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4E. RUSSIA
Market Analysis
Table 37. Russian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters Market Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4F. REST OF EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Select Trends in Rest of Europe
German Plant Operators Continue to Struggle amidst Falling Power Prices
IT Investments in Utility Sector to Offer Impetus to the Turkish Smart Meter Market
Product Introductions/Innovations
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 38. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters Market Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Developing Asian Countries to Drive Future Growth
Liberalization and Privatization in Asian Countries Offer Significant Growth Opportunities
B. Market Analytics
Table 39. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters by Geographic Region - China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40. Asia-Pacific 8-Year Perspective for Smart Electricity Meters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Cumulative Installed Base for China, and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for the Years 2013, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5A. CHINA
A. Market Analysis
Robust Growth Expected for the Chinese Smart Electricity Meters Market
Table 41. Electricity Consumption in China: 2000-2013 (in TWh) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Power Production in China: A Review
Dominance of Coal Power in Power Generation Augurs well for the Market
Table 42. China Power Generation Capacity by Fuel Type (2010 & 2020E): Breakdown of Capacity in Gigawatts for Coal, Hydro, Wind, Nuclear, Gas, Pumped Storage, Solar, Biomass, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43. Incremental Additions in Power Generation Capacity in China (2013) Capacity Additions in Terawatt Hours for Fossil-fuel Power, Hydro Power, Wind Power, Nuclear Power, and Solar Power (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Competitive Landscape
Table 44. Leading Players in the Chinese Three-Phase Smart Meters Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Shipments for Jiangsu Linyang Electronics Co., Ningbo Sanxing Electric Co., Wasion Group Holdings, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 45. Leading Players in the Chinese 2S Single-Phase Smart Meters Market (2014): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Shipments for Jiangsu Linyang Electronics Co., Ningbo Sanxing Electric Co., Wasion Group Holdings, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 46. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters Market Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5B. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Focus on Niche Markets in Rest of Asia-Pacific
India: Robust Demand for Electric Power Bodes Well for the Market
Malaysia: State Utility to Install 8. 5 Million Smart Meters by end of the Decade
Power Generation Source Mix in Select Asian Countries:
Table 47. Indian Power Generation by Type of Fuel (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Power Generated Using Coal, Hydro, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Lignite, Diesel, Liquid Fuel, and Imports (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 48. Malaysia Power Generation Capacity by Energy Source (2010 & 2020): Percentage Breakdown of Power Generation Capacity from Gas, Coal, Hydro, Renewable Energy, and Oil Sources (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 49. Taiwanese Power Generation Capacity by Energy Source (2010 & 2020): Percentage Breakdown of Power Generation Capacity from Coal, Gas, Nuclear, Hydro, Oil, and Renewable Energy Sources (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 50. Thailand Power Generation Capacity by Energy Source (2010 & 2020): Percentage Breakdown of Power Generation Capacity from Gas, Renewable Energy, Coal, Hydro, and Oil Sources (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 51. Philippines Power Generation Capacity by Energy Source (2010 & 2020): Percentage Breakdown of Power Generation Capacity from Coal, Gas, Hydro, Oil, and Renewable Energy Sources (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Introductions/Innovations
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 52. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters Market Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6. MIDDLE EAST
A. Market Analysis
Key Trends & Drivers
Growing Power Demand in Middle East Extends Opportunities for Smart Electricity Meters Market
Saudi Arabia to Step Up Smart Meter Deployments
‘Shams Dubai’ Smart Meter Deployment Initiative for Efficient Energy Management
Population Growth and Robust Industrialization Boost Energy Consumption in Egypt
Product Introductions/Innovation
Strategic Corporate Developments
KP Electronic System Ltd. – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 53. Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters Market Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
7. LATIN AMERICA
Market Analysis
Table 54. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters by Geographic Region - Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55. Latin American 8-Year Perspective for Smart Electricity Meters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Cumulative Installed Base for Brazil and Rest of Latin America Markets for the Years 2013, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
7A. BRAZIL
A. Market Analysis
Electricity Sector in Brazil Offers Opportunities
Table 56. Brazilian Electricity Production by Energy Source (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Installed Capacity for Hydro, Thermal, Renewable Energy, Imports, and Nuclear Power (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 57. Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters Market Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
7B. REST OF LATIN AMERICA
A. Market Analysis
Power Generation Statistics for Select Countries in the Region
Table 58. Chile Power Generation Capacity by Energy Source (2010 & 2020): Percentage Breakdown of Power Generation Capacity from Hydro, Coal, Gas, Oil, and Renewable Energy Sources (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 59. Peru Power Generation Capacity by Energy Source (2010 & 2020): Percentage Breakdown of Power Generation Capacity from Hydro, Coal, Gas, Oil, and Renewable Energy Sources (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
B. Market Analytics
Table 60. Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Smart Electricity Meters Market Analyzed with Cumulative Installed Base in Thousand Units for the Years 2013 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 72 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 79)
The United States (21)
Canada (5)
Japan (3)
Europe (28)
France (3)
Germany (6)
The United Kingdom (8)
Italy (2)
Spain (1)
Rest of Europe (8)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (18)
Latin America (1)
Africa (1)
Middle East (2)