Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMM and AMI)

The Market Opportunity for Smart Meters and Home Area Networks (HANs)

Smart metering – the capability for automated, two-way communications between advanced utility meters and utility companies’ back-end IT infrastructure – promises significant benefits in operational and energy efficiency, environmental protection, and improved customer service. Regulation and legislation are encouraging the deployment of smart metering in multiple countries, states, and provinces.

This study analyzes the market opportunity for smart metering, including the important subset of this market termed “home area networking (HAN),” on a worldwide basis, providing five-year forecasts for numerous components and elements of smart metering and HAN infrastructure. Specific communications technologies considered in the study include fixed RF, powerline, and cellular.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • What is the current size and expected growth of the smart meter market worldwide and by region?
  • What trends occurring in neighborhood area communications technologies will be used in conjunction with smart meters?
  • What trends in the wide area communications technologies will be used in conjunction with smart meters?
  • What are the key drivers and challenges for smart metering market adoption?
  • What are the key drivers and challenges for fixed RF adoption in the smart metering?
  • What are the key drivers and challenges for powerline adoption in the smart metering market?
  • What are the key drivers and challenges for cellular technologies in smart metering?
  • What trends are occurring in the value chain for smart metering technology?
  • What is the impact of government regulation/legislation on smart metering adoption?

Who Needs This Report?

  • Meter vendors and smart meter technology vendors
  • Utilities considering deployment of smart metering infrastructure
  • Cellular M2M module vendors
  • IEEE 802.15.4 IC vendors
  • Powerline technology vendors
  • Cellular operators, M2M MVNOs, and M2M Mobile Operators
  • Vendors seeking to develop products and technology for Home Area Networks (HANs)
  • Stock analysis firms covering the smart metering, semiconductor, and cellular communications markets
  • Venture capital firms analyzing opportunities in clean teach, smart metering, semiconductors, and cellular and WiMAX services for M2M
  • Consultants advising clients in the smart metering, semiconductor, and cellular communications markets



Section 1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1. Methodology, Scope, and Definitions
1.2. Benefits, Drivers, and Challenges
1.3. Market Overview and Regional Adoption
1.4. Market Forecasts

Section 2.
MARKET ISSUES
2.1. Smart Metering Market Introduction
2.1.1. Methodology, Scope, and Definitions
2.1.2. Key Benefits Sought with Smart Metering Deployment
2.1.3. Smart Metering Market Adoption Drivers
2.1.4. Smart Metering Market Challenges
2.2. Value Chain and Competitive Landscape Analysis
2.2.1. Increasing Competition in the Utility Sector Will Benefit Smart Metering Growth
2.2.2. Meter Vendors Are Developing or Acquiring Smart Metering Technology
2.2.3. Three Types of Vendors are Targeting the HAN Market
2.2.4. Other Members of the Value Chain
2.3. Legislative and Regulatory Impact Analysis
2.3.1. North America
2.3.1.1. Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005)
2.3.1.2. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA 2007)
2.3.1.3. California Smart Metering Largely Results from a Mandate for Energy Efficiency and Reliability
2.3.1.4. Texas Smart Metering Driven both by Regulatory Mandate and Retail Competition
2.3.2. Europe
2.3.2.1. European Directive 2003/54/EC
2.3.2.2. European Directive 2006/32/EC
2.3.2.3. 3rd Energy Package
2.4. Regional Trends
2.4.1. North America
2.4.2. Europe
2.4.3. Asia-Pacific
2.4.4. Latin America
2.4.5. Middle East & Africa

Section 3.
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES
3.1. Transitioning the Electric Grid to a “Smart Grid”
3.2. Key Smart Meter Standardization Efforts
3.2.1. International Standards
3.2.2. Government Mandates
3.2.3. Utility-specific Efforts
3.3. The Shift to 3G
3.3.1. 2G Network Longevity
3.3.2. Reasons (Not) to Shift to 3G
3.4. Neighborhood Area Networks
3.4.1. Are NANs Even Necessary?
3.4.2. Powerline Technologies
3.4.3. Fixed RF Technologies
3.5. Home Area Networks and Demand Response
3.5.1. Intersection of AMI and DR
3.5.2. HAN Architectural Design Choices
3.5.3. ZigBee, HomePlug, and Other Technologies

Section 4.
MARKET FORECASTS
4.1. Forecast Methodology
4.2. Smart Meter Forecasts
4.3. Smart Meter NAN Connectivity Forecasts
4.4. Smart Meter WAN Connectivity Forecasts
4.5. Smart Meter Cellular Connection Forecasts
4.6. Smart Meter Cellular Embedded Module Forecasts
4.7. Smart Meter Home Area Network Forecast

Section 5.
KEY PLAYER PROFILES
5.1. Meter and Smart Metering Technology Vendors
5.1.1. CalAmp
5.1.2. Echelon
5.1.3. Eka Systems
5.1.4. Elster Integrated Solutions
5.1.5. ESCO Technologies
5.1.6. GE Energy
5.1.7. GridPoint
5.1.8. Holley Metering, Ltd
5.1.9. Itron, Inc
5.1.10. Landis + Gyr
5.1.11. Maestro Wireless Solutions (Fargo Telecom Group)
5.1.12. Silver Spring Networks
5.1.13. SmartSynch
5.1.14. Telenor Cinclus
5.1.15. Trilliant Networks
5.2. Cellular Network Providers
5.2.1. Aeris Communications
5.2.2. AT&T
5.2.3. CrossBridge Solutions
5.2.4. Jasper Wireless
5.2.5. KORE Telematics
5.2.6. NTT DoCoMo
5.2.7. Numerex
5.2.8. Orange Business Services
5.2.9. Qualcomm Enterprise Services/nPhase
5.2.10. Rogers Communications
5.2.11. Sprint
5.2.12. Swisscom
5.2.13. Telefonica
5.2.14. Telenor
5.2.15. TELUS
5.2.16. T-Mobile USA
5.2.17. Wyless
5.3. Cellular Embedded Module Vendors
5.3.1. Cinterion Wireless Modules
5.3.2. Enfora
5.3.3. Kyocera Wireless
5.3.4. Motorola Wireless Modules
5.3.5. Sierra Wireless
5.3.6. SIMCOM Wireless Solutions
5.3.7. Telit Communications
5.3.8. Wavecom
5.3.9. Others
5.4. Other Key Smart Metering Players
5.4.1. 4Home
5.4.2. Arcadian Networks
5.4.3. Control4
5.4.4. Coronis Systems, and Elster Group Company
5.4.5. CURRENT Group
5.4.6. Ember Corporation
5.4.7. eMeter
5.4.8. Energate
5.4.9. Freescale Semiconductor
5.4.10. PG&E
5.4.11. PowerHouse Dynamics
5.4.12. RWE
5.4.13. Sequentric Energy Systems

Section 6.
COMPANY DIRECTORY

Section 7.
ACRONYMS


SCOPE OF STUDY
SOURCES AND METHODOLOGY
NOTES

Tables
  • Total Utility Meter Market by Meter Type with Smart Meter Penetration, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Utility Meter Market by Meter Type with Smart Meter Penetration, North America, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Utility Meter Market by Meter Type with Smart Meter Penetration, Europe, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Utility Meter Market by Meter Type with Smart Meter Penetration, Asia-Pacific, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Utility Meter Market by Meter Type with Smart Meter Penetration, Latin America, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Utility Meter Market by Meter Type with Smart Meter Penetration, Middle East & Africa, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Total Smart Meter Communication Technology Cumulative Shipments by Technology Type, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Communication Technology Cumulative Shipments by Technology Type, North America, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Communication Technology Cumulative Shipments by Technology Type, Europe, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Communication Technology Cumulative Shipments by Technology Type, Asia-Pacific, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Communication Technology Cumulative Shipments by Technology Type, Latin America, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Communication Technology Cumulative Shipments by Technology Type, Middle East & Africa, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Total Smart Meter Concentrator Communication Technology Cumulative Shipments by Technology Type, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Concentrator Communication Technology Cumulative Shipments by Technology Type, North America, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Concentrator Communication Technology Cumulative Shipments by Technology Type, Europe, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Concentrator Communication Technology Cumulative Shipments by Technology Type, Asia-Pacific, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Concentrator Communication Technology Cumulative Shipments by Technology Type, Latin America, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Concentrator Communication Technology Cumulative Shipments by Technology Type, Middle East & Africa, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Total Smart Meter Cellular Connections by Air Standard, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Total Smart Meter Cellular Connectivity Revenue by Air Standard, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Total Smart Meter Cellular Connections by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Total Smart Meter Cellular Connectivity Revenue by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Connections by Air Standard, North America, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Connectivity Revenue by Air Standard, North America, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Connections by Air Standard, Europe, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Connectivity Revenue by Air Standard, Europe, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Connections by Air Standard, Asia-Pacific, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Connectivity Revenue by Air Standard, Asia-Pacific, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Connections by Air Standard, Latin America, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Connectivity Revenue by Air Standard, Latin America, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Connections by Air Standard, Middle East & Africa, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Connectivity Revenue by Air Standard, Middle East & Africa, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Total Smart Meter Cellular Module Shipments by Air Standard, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Total Smart Meter Cellular Module Revenue by Air Standard, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Total Smart Meter Cellular Module Shipments by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Total Smart Meter Cellular Module Revenue by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Module Shipments by Air Standard, North America, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Module Revenue by Air Standard, North America, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Module Shipments by Region, Europe, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Module Revenue by Region, Europe, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Module Shipments by Air Standard, Asia-Pacific, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Module Revenue by Air Standard, Asia-Pacific, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Module Shipments by Air Standard, Latin America, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Module Revenue by Air Standard, Latin America, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Module Shipments by Air Standard, Middle East & Africa, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Module Revenue by Air Standard, Middle East & Africa, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Total Active HAN Connections by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014

Charts
  • Total Smart Meter Installed Base by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Total Meter and Smart Meter Installed Base, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Total Smart Meter Installed Base by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter NAN Communications Technology Installed Base by Type, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter WAN Communications Technology Installed Base by Type, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Connections by Air Standard, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Connection Revenue by Air Standard, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Connections by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Connection Revenue by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Module Shipments by Air Standard, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Module Revenue by Air Standard, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Module Shipments by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Smart Meter Cellular Module Revenue by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014
  • Total Active HAN Connections by Region, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2014