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1Q 2012

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Like the closely-linked market for home energy management systems, smart appliances have yet to take off as many had expected. Many products are still involved in small pilots and have failed to hit retail outlets in any large number. However, with smart meter deployment growing apace, energy costs following a seemingly upward trajectory, and progress made on improving interoperability of all aspects of the smart grid, it is surely only a matter of time before shipments gather momentum. In fact, all of the leading appliance manufactures have been busy announcing their plans in this area with recent trade shows in Las Vegas and Berlin used as launch-pads for new product innovations. This report provides an overview of the smart appliance market, alongside key drivers and inhibitors of growth, an explanation on the more technical aspects of the market and a discussion on the competitive landscape. The report concludes with six year forecasts of smart appliance shipments and revenues segmented by product type (clothes dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators/freezers, and washing machines) and major geographic region.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

• How big was the market for smart appliances in 2011 in terms of unit shipments and US$ revenues?
• How did shipments and revenues breakdown by geographic region and product type?
• Which product types will grow the fastest?
• Which regions will grow the fastest?
• What are the major drivers and inhibitors of growth in this market?
• What are some of the more technical aspects of the smart appliances industry?
• Who are the leading players in the market and what products does each intend to launch?
• What are some of the leading smart grid pilots that have involved the deployment of smart appliances?

Who Needs This Report?

• Home appliance manufacturers
• Utility companies deploying, or planning to deploy, advanced metering infrastructure
• Service providers looking to, or already offering, home automation (i.e. utilities, security companies, telcos, and cable companies)
• Power line and wireless technology vendors
• Vendors seeking to develop products and technology for home area networks (HANs)
• Stock analysis firms covering the home appliance market
• Consultants advising clients in the home appliance, home automation, home energy management, or smart grid markets