Global REM: Highlights of Key International Deployments 3Q 2011

December 2010 | 65 pages | ID: GCD643D8AE7EN
Parks Associates

Abstracts

This industry report examines smart grid and residential energy management activities in key regions around the world. The report focuses on the key drivers and inhibitors to smart meter deployments in Europe, Brazil, Canada, and Asia.

The implementation of smart grids around the globe has increased exponentially over the past several years. Deployments in many countries are well ahead of the U.S. and provide valuable lessons to utilities, solution providers, and government entities. Although cultural, regulatory, and industrial particulars for each market vary widely, experiences of the various participants in can help guide those seeking success in the U.S. This report examines the factors driving adoption of smart grid infrastructures in these regions including the activities of utilities and their partners.

“The implementation of smart meters throughout the world has grown exponentially over the past couple of years,” said Pietro Macchiarella, Research Analyst. “The development of technology, rising demand for energy, and regulatory standards all play a role in pushing upgrades of the world’s antiquated electric power grids. In this report we provide information on the companies and organizations impacting the deployment of smart grid architectures in key countries around the globe.”

Contents

1 NOTES ON METHODOLOGY AND REPORT FOCUS

1.1 Source of Data
1.2 Focus of Report

2 MARKET OVERVIEW

2.1 Common Drivers and Challenges

3 CASE STUDIES – LESSONS LEARNED

3.1 Italy
3.2 Sweden
3.3 Italy and Sweden - Similarities and Differences

4 SMART METER DEPLOYMENTS AND REGULATORY PRACTICES BY COUNTRY

4.1 Asia-Pacific
  4.1.1 Australia
  4.1.2 China
  4.1.3 India
  4.1.4 Japan
  4.1.5 Korea
  4.1.6 New Zealand
  4.1.7 Singapore
4.2 Europe
  4.2.1 Denmark
  4.2.2 France
  4.2.3 Germany
  4.2.4 Ireland
  4.2.5 Italy
  4.2.6 Netherlands
  4.2.7 Spain
  4.2.8 Sweden
  4.2.9 United Kingdom
4.3 North America
  4.3.1 Canada
4.4 South America
  4.4.1 Brazil

5 KEY PLAYERS

6 APPENDIX

6.1 Appendix A: GLOSSARY

7 INDEX

List Of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Interest in a Home Energy Management Service
Reasons for Lack of Interest in Home Energy Management Services
Enel Telegestore Rollout
Effects of the Smart Meter Rollout in Sweden
Australia
China
India
Japan
Korea
New Zealand
Singapore
Denmark
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Spain
Sweden
United Kingdom
Canada
Brazil