The growing need of nations across the globe to reduce the cost of blackouts is driving the market for smart grids.  The conventional electrical grids installed in many countries are now aging and this is causing massive electrical blackouts. Governments of many countries are incurring huge losses in order to maintain conventional electrical grids, owing to which they are now focusing on smart grid technologies.  The market is primarily driven by the growing need of robust electrical supply technologies that cannot be interrupted. According to a study, power outages and blackouts costs nearly USD 80 billion annually in the United States.  To ...

Microgrid in Smart Grid - Market Size, Key Issues, Regulations and Outlook to 2020 Summary GlobalData's latest research "Microgrid in Smart Grid - Market Size, Key Issues, Regulations and Outlook to 2020" provides insight into the market scenario related to microgird in the power sector. The global microgrid is currently in the introductory stage, but is witnessing deployment in various countries such as the US, Canada, Germany, the UK, Netherlands, China and India. The market is currently growing gradually but in a couple of years it is estimated to observe a significant growth. Proper regulatory support is essential for the growth of...

Summary Smart Energy moving into 2013 With a better understanding of the complexity involved in the transformation of the electricity industry the words ‘smart energy’ are becoming more prominent. BuddeComm believes that the term ‘smart grids’ is too narrow and that eventually ‘smart energy’ will become the accepted terminology, especially once the communications developments in national broadband networks and mobile broadband start to converge with smart grid developments. Smart energy signifi...

Electricity Submetering for Smart Grid Global Market Size, Key Issues, Regulations, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2020 Summary GlobalData's latest research Electricity Submetering for Smart Grid Global Market Size, Key Issues, Regulations, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2020 provides an in-depth analysis of the electricity submeter market, at global and national levels. The global electricity submeter market is currently in the growth stage with key deployments restricted to the North America and Europe region. The global market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% during 20122020 if proper support is provided by the governments globally. Th...

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Smart Grid Communications Network market to grow at a CAGR of 17.66 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing construction of large smart grids. The Smart Grid Communications Network market has also been witnessing the increasing communication network services leasing. However, the increased exposure to cyber-attacks could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. TechNavio's report, the Smart Grid Communications Network Market in the US 2012-2016, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on the US; it also covers the Smart Grid Communications Network market landscape and its growth p...

Energy storage is a vital component of the Smart Grids that are currently being built around the world.   These grids are designed to improve the reliability of electricity transmission and distribution, facilitate the integration of renewable energy generators, and allow long-distance trading of electricity supplies.  All of these functions require the grid to offer buffers where electricity can be stored locally.  However, for the most part the technologies up to this task have not been available.  To the extent that grids have incorporated storage it has either been through the use of conventional batteries originally targeted towards the automotive industry and which are not optimal for grid storage or throug...

As Smart Grid applications are deployed we will see decrease in the energy needs with 12% by 2030.  However, this is not enough as there is a need for increased power supply.  The primary reasons to increase worldwide energy efficiency can be grouped into four main factors:   Worldwide energy consumption is growing due to population growth and increased energy use per capita in both developed and developing countries Fossil fuel resources are finite, and the cost to extract and utilize these resources in an environmentally-benign manner is becoming increasingly expensive A dependence on non-domestic energy supplies compromises national security for many nations There is an increasing...

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Smart Grid Communications market to grow at a CAGR of 13.37 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in smart grid construction. The Global Smart Grid Communications market has also been witnessing increasing communication network services leasing. However, increase in cyber-attacks could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. TechNavio's report, the Global Smart Grid Communications Market 2011-2015, has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Smart Grid Communications market landscape and its growth pr...

Power Management Integrated Circuits (IC) Market to 2016 Demand for Increasing Functionality in Smartphones and Tablets, and Rise in Smart Grid Utilization to Drive Growth GBI Researchs report, Power Management Integrated Circuits (IC) Market to 2016 Demand for Increasing Functionality in Smartphones and Tablets, and Rise in Smart Grid Utilization to Drive Growth, provides key information and analysis on the opportunities of power management IC market. The report provides information on industry dynamics, key suppliers, and the sales revenue and sales volume of power management ICs. The report also provides forecasts for power management ICs based on product type, region and end-application until 2016. Market size forec...

Cyber Security in Smart Grid Market Size, Key Issues, Regulations and Outlook to 2020 GlobalData's latest research Cyber Security in Smart Grid Market Size, Key Issues, Regulations and Outlook to 2020 provides insights into global developments related to cyber security in smart grid. The global market for cyber security in smart grid is in the introductory phase with considerable measures being undertaken by countries around the world. The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published guidelines for implementing cyber security in smart grid during 2010 and a revised version in 2012, and these guidelines are being considered by a number of countries across the globe for implementation. In Europe, the...

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Smart Grid Home Area Network (HAN) market to grow at a CAGR of 17.05 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the integration of various technologies into the power grid. The Global Smart Grid HAN market has also been witnessing an increase in standards for the smart grid HAN. However, increased exposure to cyber-attacks could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. TechNavio's research report, the Global Smart Grid Home Area Network Market 2011-2015, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Smart Grid HAN market landsca...

BuddeComm’s annual publication Global Telecoms – Smart Grids and M2M, provides the key global insights and statistics for these emerging and increasingly important sectors of the future. Machine-to-Machine (M2M) also referred to as the Internet of Things is going to be a real game-changer. It will transform every single sector of society and the economy and it will be out of this environment that new businesses – and indeed new industries – will be born. Many ICT companies are increasing their presence in countries that either have or are developing high-speed infrastructure for this very reason...

GlobalData's latest research Smart Grid Landscape in North America Market Size, Key Issues, Regulations, Investment Analysis and Outlook to 2020 provides in-depth analysis of smart grid-related developments in North American region. The North America smart grid market is mainly lead by the US and Canada. The two countries have well developed plans and policies to guide the smart grid technology implementation in North America. A number of funding programs have been introduced by the governments of the US and Canada to support smart grid development in the region. The objectives to modernize the conventional power grid and reduce green house gas emissions are driving the growth of smart grid market in North America. The report covers various aspects of the smart grid and relat...

GlobalData's latest research Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Market in Smart Grid for Electric Power, 2012 - Market Size, Vendor Landscape and Outlook to 2020 provides analysis of the market developments in the global market for AMI. AMI can be considered an advanced version of Automated Meter Reading (AMR). AMR has been used by utilities since the early 1990s, in order to remotely collect periodic readings of meters. The AMR systems are one-way systems that collect data on a monthly or daily basis and are not capable of sending control messages, unlike AMI systems. The report provides analysis on the global and regional markets for smart meters, meter data concentrators, AMI installation services and communication infrastructure, besides providing market t...

TechNavio's analysts forecast the Smart Grid market in China to grow at a CAGR of 17.4 percent over the period 2011-2015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is China's systematic smart grid implementation plan. The Smart Grid market in China has also been witnessing increased governmental investment. However, increased exposure to cyber attacks could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. TechNavio's report, the Smart Grid Market in China 2011-2015, has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on China; it also covers the Smart Grid market in the China landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors ...

TechNavios analysts forecast the Global Smart Grid Data Management Solutions market to grow at a CAGR of 16.1 percent over the period 20112015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the need for effective outage restoration. The need for effective outage restoration has also been witnessing increasing governmental support for the Smart Grid industry. However, high capital costs could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. TechNavios report, the Global Smart Grid Data Management Solutions Market 20112015, has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Smart Grid Data Management Solutions market lan...

GlobalData's latest research Smart Grid Landscape in Asia-Pacific Market Size, Key Issues, Regulations, Investment Analysis and Outlook to 2020 provides in-depth analysis of smart grid-related developments in Asia-Pacific region. The report covers various aspects of smart grids and related technologies, as well as providing details of market sizing, outlook and competitive landscape analysis. At the outset, the report discusses the investment scenario for smart grids and the related technologies in Asia-Pacific region, taking into consideration the countries actively involved in rolling out smart grid technologies. The report proceeds to explain the smart grid industrys dynamics in Asia-Pacific region by identifying the key market drivers, challenges and ke...

Smart Grid Landscape in Europe - Market Size, Key Issues, Regulations, Investment Analysis and Outlook to 2020SummaryGlobalData's latest research Smart Grid Landscape in Europe - Market Size, Key Issues, Regulations, Investment Analysis and Outlook to 2020 provides in-depth analysis of smart grid-related developments in Europe. The report covers various aspects of smart grids and related technologies, as well as providing details of market sizing, outlook and competitive landscape analysis. At the outset, the report discusses the investment scenario for smart grids and the related technologies in Europe, taking into consideration the nations actively involved in rolling out smart grid technologies. The report then goes into further detail on the European markets ...

TechNavios analysts forecast the Global Smart Grid market to grow at a CAGR of 20.5 percent over the period 20112015. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing incidence of power blackouts. The Global Smart Grid market has also been witnessing rising demand for energy. However, lack of strong interoperability of standards could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.  TechNavios report, the Global Smart Grid Market 20112015, has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Smart Grid market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a di...

The so-called "Smartgrid" represents an electrical grid that uses information and communications technology to gather and act on information. It is expected to bring dramatic improvements to everything from general network management to demand response and other demand-side improvements. Ultimately it will help the supply-side as new technologies are implemented that facilitate more efficient utilities. A new energy value chain is emerging as a result of new technologies, new players, and new regulatory environments that encourage competitive markets. This research package represents a comprehensive bundle of research addressing the convergence of telecom and smartgrid including support for both...

GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, “Smart Grid Market in Americas to 2020 - US-EU Collaboration on Standards to Solve Interoperability & Data Security Issues to Encourage Innovation”. The report gives an in-depth analysis of the North and South America smart grid market, covering the three major technologies: smart meters, synchrophasors and in-home displays. The report provides information on the cumulative installed units and revenue from 2010-2020 for the three technologies for the US, Canada, Brazil and Mexico. It also details smart grid policies and regulations in the four countries. It provides global smart grid market analysis, technology analysis, and technology deployments for the fou...

According to the plan of State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), 2011-2015 will be dedicated to all-round promotion of smart grid construction. But in fact, 2011 only saw expansion of pilot implementation, and the actual investment was about RMB 30 billion, which was less than the RMB 51.8 billion scheduled. Its expected that 2012 will see the fastest growth in the smart grid investment during the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015), and hence accelerated growth in related smart grid equipment market.Among all the smart grid equipment market segments in China, smart meter has the largest market scale, which is expected to be about RMB 8.25 billion in 2012. In 2011, 65 enterprises won the smart meter bidding of SGCC, and in 2010 there were 76. According to the bidding volume w...

GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, “Smart Grid Market in Europe to 2020 - Advanced Grid Concepts and Intelligent Technology Pivotal to Achieving EU 20-20-20 Targets”. The report gives an in-depth analysis of the European smart grid market covering the three major technologies: smart meters, synchrophasors and in-home displays. The report gives the cumulative installed units and revenue from 2010-2020 for the three technologies for France, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway and the UK. It also details smart grid policies and regulations in the European Union. It gives global smart grid market analysis, technology analysis, technology deployments by four major technologies and European major countries and the dr...

For decades the electricity market has been a stable and rather boring one. The basic business model remained steady-as-you-go and developments in the market were largely dictated by government policies, which were basically aimed at keeping energy prices down and ensuring the reliability and safety of the network.The privatisation of the industry in some parts of the country during the 1990s did change ownership structures but overall it did not do much to change the structure and dynamics of the market.During the early 00s some entrepreneurial electricity companies started to venture into the telecommunications business, and while they ultimately moved out of this market they left behind several new telecommunication companies that provided competition, p...

GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, “Asia-Pacific Smart Grids Market to 2020 - Government Initiatives and Longer-Term Strategic Focus of Utilities Will Determine Future Uptake”. The report gives an in-depth analysis of the Asia Pacific (APAC) smart grid market, covering three major technologies: smart meters, synchrophasors and Remote Terminal Units (RTUs). The report covers the cumulative installed units and revenue from 2010-2020 for the three technologies for Australia, China, India, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia. The report also provides the competitive analysis of RTUs for Indonesia and Malaysia installed in 2010. The report provides the policies and r...

Overview: Electric power system delivery has often been cited as the greatest and most complex mechanism ever built. It consists of a vast amount of infrastructure including wires, cables, towers, transformers and circuit breakers.  The so-called "Smart Grid" is expected to bring dramatic improvements in everything from general network management to demand response and other demand-side improvements.  Ultimately it will help the supply-side as new technologies are implemented that create efficiencies for utilities.   While there are many potential approaches for communications and signaling, including fixed network broadband and various wireless methods and procedures, Fourth Generation (4G) cellular (specifically LTE) is...

Microcontroller Market to 2015 - Commissioning of Smart Grid Projects to Create Market Opportunities in Advanced Metering Infrastructure and Grid Equipment“ provides key information and analysis on the market opportunities in the global microcontroller (MCU) industry. The report covers the latest information on the revenue and volume of the microcontrollers market. The report provides product - based, region -based and end-use based forecasts up to 2015.The global MCU market currently constitutes around 5% of the overall semiconductor market, and around 24% of the micro Integrated Circuit (IC) market in revenues. MCUs are used in many products, ranging from televisions to computers, and telephones to automobiles. The sales revenue of MCUs reached around $16 billi...

The smart grid market in China is one of the most dynamically growing sectors in China. Construction of the entire smart grid is expected to be completed by 2020. The report begins with a brief introduction to smart grid highlighting the infrastructural requirements for the development of the smart grid and includes power, communication, software and application and security. It is followed by a description about the technologies enabled by the smart grid. The market overview section provides a snapshot of the smart grid market in China. It also includes the market size and growth figures for the smart grid market.The drivers explain the factors influencing the growth of the smart grid market in China. The key drivers identified include rise in demand for energy,...

Smart Grid Stakeholder Analysis - Economic Impact of Smart Grid Technology DeploymentsSummaryGlobalData\'s report Smart Grid Stakeholder Analysis - Economic Impact of Smart Grid Technology Deployments provides an insight into the financial effects of the deployment of smart grid technologies on its stakeholders: consumers, utilities, the technology vendors and financial institutions. The report provides information on the financial implications related to the deployment of smart grid technologies such as their impact on the monthly electricity bills of customers, the scope for revenue generation for customers, the impact on the capital investments of utilities, and other aspects. The report also provides insights on case studies involving cost-and-benefit analysi...

TechNavios analysts forecast the Global Smart Grid Cyber Security market to grow at a CAGR of 20.8 percent over the period 20102014. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the growing number of compliance requirements. The Global Smart Grid Cyber Security market has also been witnessing an increase in cyber security spending. However, the lack of standardization could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this market space include BAE Systems, Industrial Defender Inc., IOActive Inc., and VeriSign.TechNavios Global Smart Grid Cyber Security Market 20102014 report has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis ...

TechNavios analysts forecast the Global Smart Grid Home Area Network (HAN) market to grow at a CAGR of 18.2 percent over the period 20102014. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing installation of smart meters. The Smart Grid HAN market has also been witnessing an increase in strategic partnerships. However, the lack of industry standards could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this market space include Control4 Corp., Tendril Networks Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., and Silver Spring Networks. TechNavios Global Smart Grid Home Area Network Market 20102014 report has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report focus...

GlobalData's report “Outage Management Systems in Smart Grid - Markets Analysis, Vendor Landscape and Forecasts to 2016” provides an analysis of the global market for outage management systems with insights on key countries such as the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Australia, and India. Outage management systems (OMS) is a tool that helps in outage management by handling trouble calls, detecting power failure, estimating restoration time, crew management and providing status report to the customers. OMS integrates with other systems such as SCADA, AMI, GIS, CIS, DMS and MDM for effective outage management. OMS uses the information from the other systems to analyze outage events, calculate restoration time, manage the crew, and provide reliable ...

Technavios analysts forecast the Global Smart Grid Communications market to grow at a CAGR of 12.2 percent over the period 20102014. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in the installation of smart meters. The Global Smart Grid Communications market has also been witnessing increasing investments. However, the threat of security could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this market include Silver Spring Networks, Itron Inc., Sensus, Landis+Gyr, Elster, and Trilliant Inc.Technavios Global Smart Grid Communications Market 20102014 report has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report, which covers the Americas as wel...

Technavios analysts forecast the Smart Grid Optimization Solutions market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 40.1 percent over the period 20102014. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increased reliability of smart grids. The Smart Grid Optimization Solutions market in the US has also been experiencing high levels of support from the US Government. However, the lack of standardization could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this market space include ABB, SEL, S&C Electric Co., General Electric, and Schneider Electric.Technavios Smart Grid Optimization Solutions Market in the United States 20102014 report has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from...

Smart Grid Readiness in Power Utilities - Technology Installation Trends and Outlook to 2016SummaryGlobalDatas latest research, Smart Grid Readiness in Power Utilities - Technology Installation Trends and Outlook to 2016 provides an insight into the status of deployment of various smart grid technologies by utilities across the globe. Smart grids are efficient power delivery systems that utilize digital communication and advanced power electronics to integrate renewable energy resources and reduce transmission and distribution loss. The global deployment of smart grid technologies is expected to grow at a significant rate during the next few years until 2016. The deployments during the period 2005-2010 were restricted to North America and parts of Europe. This le...

GlobalData\'s report “Remote Terminal Units in Smart Grid - Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015” provides an analysis of the global market for remote terminal units with insights on key countries such as the US, Canada, Mexico, Malaysia and Indonesia. Monitoring and control technologies are key enablers for improving the efficiency of the grid. Frequent monitoring of power flow in the grid will help keep vigil on the condition of the grid so that necessary actions can be taken when required. The equipment required to collect data from sensing, measuring and other equipments is known as a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU). The global market for RTUs is expected to grow at a moderate rate, as most of the major countries’ markets are at saturation point. The r...

TechNavios analysts forecast the North American Smart Grid Data Management Solutions to grow at a CAGR of 22.9 percent over the period of 2010-2014. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is stimulus fund offered by the United States Government. The North American Smart Grid Data Management Solutions has also been witnessing an increase in strategic partnerships. However, fragmentation of the market could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.  Key vendors dominating this market space include Itron, eMeter, Oracle, ABB, and Accenture. TechNavios Smart Grid Data Management Solutions for North America 2010-2014 has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The repo...

PLC (Power Line Communication) refers to the transmitting of data or information by the existing power lines. With the current technologies, PLC finds application primarily in the power management market, and the main products cover PLC meter, collector and concentrator.State Grid Corporation of China plans a projection of about RMB 80 billion for the construction of the power information collection system in its 27 provincial branches during 2011-2015; wherein, the capital of approximately RMB27 billion is used to purchase smart meters, and it will install 500 million smart meters in the upcoming five years. In 2010, PLC meter takes a share of less than 8% in electric meter stock in China. In the future, China's PLC meter will by degrees replace the ordinary meter. By 2015,...

TechNavio analysts forecast that the Global Smart Grid Storage Technologies market will reach $ 4.6 billion in 2014. One of the key factors contributing to this market is the increased governmental funding in this area. The smart grid storage technologies market has also been witnessing increasing synergies among power electronics, ICT (Information and Communication Technology), and smart grid technologies. However, the highly fragmented nature of this market could be a challenge to growth.  Key vendors dominating this market space include Altair Nanotechnologies, Beacon Power, Ice Energy LLC, Premium Power Corporation, and Xtreme Power. TechNavios report Global Smart Grid Storage Technologies Market 2010-2014 has been prepared based on an...

TechNavios analysts forecast that the Global Smart Grid Data Management Solutions market will reach $2.5 billion in 2014. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in the deployment of smart meters. The smart grid data management market has also been witnessing an emergence of IP-based network. However the high cost of installation could be a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this market space include Itron, eMeter, Oracle, and ABB.TechNavios Global Smart Grid Data Management Solutions Market 2010-2014 has been prepared based on an in-depth analysis of the market with inputs from industry experts. The report focuses on Americas, EMEA and APAC and covers the Global Smart Grid Data Manag...

Information and Communications Technologies in Smart Grid - Global Market Sizing and Forecasts to 2015SummarySmart grids are efficient power delivery systems that utilize digital communication and advanced power electronics to integrate renewable energy resources and reduce transmission and distribution loss. The intelligent feature of the smart grid will largely be enabled by Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The global market for information and communication technologies in smart grid is in the introductory phase, with different segments of the market expected to grow at varied paces. The major IT solutions that are enabling smart grid functionalities are Customer Information Systems (CIS), billing software, Meter Data Management (MDM) system, ...

The legacy power grid in the US is touted as the largest man-made machine and is valued around $1 trillion. It encompasses 300,000 miles of high voltage transmission lines and 5.5 million miles of distribution lines. The US power grid consists of more than 9,200 electric generating units with generation capacity in excess of 1 million megawatts. The power infrastructure has, of late, turned into an inefficient system that incurs regular transmission and distribution losses. The resulting power outages are estimated to cost the US industry $100 billion annually. The solution to this nagging problem is upgrading the legacy grid to a smart grid. The prospect provided by the smart grid to the US economy has prompted the US government to come up with significant financial provisio...

The roll out of smart grids has gathered pace globally. The automation of substations is the key requirement in creating a smart grid. The global standard that has been developed to aid substation automation in smart grids is the IEC 61850. Developed by The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this protocol enhances security and facilitates interoperability in power substations. The global market for IEC 61850 compliant routers and switches is at an introductory stage, with the growth confined to specific regions. The rudimentary nature of the global routers and switches market can be attributed to the new technology that is yet to be adopted across the global utility industry.  Scope

Report Summary The recent acquisition by Cisco of the Smart Grid monitoring company Arch Rock highlights the key role played by sensing, monitoring systems in the Smart Grid. To make them truly "smart" electricity grids require "ears and eyes" and this is exactly what Smart Grid sensing and monitoring systems provide. Smart Grids also need "muscle" and this why sensing and monitoring systems also increasingly incorporate control functionality of various kinds. Because of their core value to the whole Smart Grid concept, we believe that Sensing, Monitoring and Control systems for the Smart G...

Synchrophasors, also called phasor measurement units, have been in use for many years and are often built into electronic relays and digital functional recorders. They are primarily used to measure accurately time stamped voltage and current at diverse locations in a power grid at a speed of 30 times per second. The measurements from various synchrophasors in the power system network are synchronized to an absolute time reference provided by a global positioning system. These measurement units installed across the power grid provide an easy method to analyze values from different locations. They are used as a wide area measurement and control tool to visualize the entire power system. The global synchrophasors market is poised for high growth during the forecast period 2010-2...

Governments around the world have realized the potential benefits that can be derived from smart grid technology. A key benefit of a modernized electricity network through the adoption of smart grids is the ability to reduce power consumption at the consumer end during peak hours via demand management. In addition, smart grids enable grid connection of distributed power generation such as photovoltaic arrays, wind turbines, micro hydro and combined heat power generators. A smart grid also allows grid energy storage for distributed generation load balancing, and contains or eliminates failures such as widespread power grid cascading failures. Further, it drives the adoption of energy efficient appliances by modifying consumer behavior through in-home displays and ...

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI): Smart Grid Global Opportunity AnalysisSummaryThe technology of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) comprises of various elements such as the smart meter, network infrastructure, Meter Data Management System (MDMS) and support systems such as home energy management software and in-home display units. Advanced metering infrastructure enables consumers to know the energy usage in real-time and allow them to make decisions to use energy efficiently. The energy usage data from the AMI meters benefit the utilities to understand the period of peak demand and consumer energy usage patterns.The global Advanced Metering Infrastructure market is poised for a very high growth during the forecast period 2010-2020. Market...

Global Smart Grid Energy Storage Market 2009-2013 report by Technavio Insights forecasts the Smart Grid Energy Storage market to grow at a CAGR of 39.7 percent, with EMEA region witnessing the highest growth rate.The major growth drivers include: Energy storage systems in smart grids are now been implemented to improve transmission capacity, which is likely to find more political acceptance and which in turn will lead to their widespread adoption Lack of flexibility of nuclear and coal power generation is also driving the Smart Grid Energy Storage market Increasing renewable energy penetration in the electrical grid (smart grid) has been a major factor for growing energy storage system demand

GBI Research has released its research offering on Smart Grids, “Smart Grid Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020 - Major Government Investments Through Utility Companies to Drive the Market”, which provides key data, information and analysis on the global smart grid market. The report provides the market drivers, restraints and market trends information for the four major smart grid technologies, namely smart meters, broadband over power line, high voltage direct current transmission systems and energy storage. The report also includes an analysis of the four smart grid technologies in the four major geographic regions, namely North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and the rest of the world. The report provides comprehensive information on key mar...

IEC 61850 Routers and Switches in Smart Grids: Opportunity Analysis to 2015SummaryThis power report gives a detailed account of the global market for IEC 61850 compliant routers and switches. The report covers the market elements related to IEC 61850 compliant routers and switches. The IEC 61850 routers and switches play a pivotal role in implementing smart grid norms through substation automation. The report does not include market coverage related to other smart grid technologies. The report covers global developments in the IEC 61850 compliant routers and switches by clubbing the nations into four distinct regions, North-America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest-of-the-World.Scope- Market data for global IEC 61850 compliant routers and swi...

A Smart Grid uses a two way digital control technology to increase its net metering system efficiency. It collects information from consumers, and helps in reducing costs and increase reliability and transparency. Ethernet is a Local Area Network (LAN) technology that connects computers and other computing devices placed in close proximity. Ethernet equipment comprise repeaters, hubs, bridges, switches, etc. These equipment are used in substations to increase interoperability between the Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) present in Substations. Smart Grids are fully automated grids with communication capabilities that enable complete visibility of how electricity is being used by the end-user in real-time. It can provide foresight about when and where an out...

Smart Grid Market Outlook: Market and Technological Trends, Competitive Analysis, Major Deals and InvestmentsSummaryGlobalData has released its latest research - Smart Grid Market Outlook: Market and Technological Trends, Competitive Analysis, Major Deals and Investments. The research provides a detailed account of the developments in global smart grid markets in 2009 and their implication for the market in 2010. The report covers developments related to various aspects of the smart grid and its related technologies, such as advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), demand response and grid communications, among others. The report provides trend analysis and the outlook on smart grid markets, investments, revenues and the competitive landscape. The report explains ...

With the advancement in technologies and increase in the availability of variety of electrical and electronic gadgets, electricity consumption is increasing at a high rate. It is expected that electricity will constitute 16 percent of the total energy consumption in 2009 as compared to 9 percent about 20 years ago. The efficiency of a traditional electric grid is only around 33 percent. However, with the implementation of some advanced technologies, the efficiency can be improved to around 60 percent. This implementation of advanced technologies is termed as Smart Grid Technologies. Smart grid is the modernization of the transmission and distribution aspects of a traditional electrical grid; transforming the grid from centralized producer controlled network to less-centrali...