Researched by: Berg Insight
Date published: 2010
Format: Hard copy /PDF
The pricing is:
Paper copy: $1350
PDF (1-5 users): $1900
PDF corporate license: $3750
Smart Metering in North America and Asia-Pacific is a comprehensive market report from Berg Insight analysing the latest developments for smart metering in two dynamic regions.
Smart metering is widely regarded as the cornerstone for future smart grids. In the history of metering technology, smart metering represents the third stage in a chain of developments spanning more than 100 years. Over the last three decades, automated meter reading (AMR) based on one-way or two-way communication has evolved. Smart metering broadens the scope of AMR beyond just meter readings with additional features enabled by two-way data communication.
North America has the world’s highest penetration for automatic meter reading, exceeding 50 percent. Over the past years, many of the largest utilities in the US have embarked on ambitious smart grid schemes where one of the main objectives is to deploy second generation advanced metering infrastructure. AEP, PG&E, Southern California Edison, Southern Company and Oncor are some of the largest utility groups having committed to full-scale rollouts to all customers.
Asia-Pacific is in an early phase of the adoption of smart metering technology. Large-scale rollouts to residential customers have only recently begun in Japan and South Korea, while China remains in the piloting stage. National and industry leaders do however have clear visions for the adoption of the technology over the course of this decade. South Korea has adopted a national plan for the construction of a smart grid by 2020. Japan already has the world’s most advanced power grid monitoring systems in place and several of the leading utilities have announced plans for smart meter deployments over the next ten years. China is investing massively in the expansion of the nation’s energy infrastructure to keep up with the rapidly increasing power demand. State Grid Corporation of China is preparing for a nationwide rollout of smart meters to all electricity customers from the mid-2010s. Australia and New Zealand began massive installations of smart meters at the end of the last decade. Adoption is driven by regulations in the case of Australia and by the main industry players in New Zealand.
Highlights from the report:
- Case studies of smart metering projects by the leading energy groups in North America and Asia-Pacific.
- In-depth market profiles of the US, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.
- Status updates on the development of smart grid and communication technology.
- Profiles of the key players in the smart metering industry in North America and Asia-Pacific.
- Forecasts for smart meter shipments and penetration rates until 2015.
- Analysis of the latest market and industry developments in each region.
Price: $1,350.00
