Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents
1.1 List of Tables
1.2 List of Figures
2 Executive Summary
2.1 The US and the EU to Coordinate the Development of Smart Grid Standards
2.2 The US to Witness Encouraging Growth in the Smart Meters, Synchrophasors and In-Home Displays Markets
2.3 Slow Economic Growth May Affect Long Term Borrowing
2.4 Successful Projects to Encourage Greater Investments in Smart Grid
3 Introduction
3.1 Report Guidance
4 Smart Grid Introduction
4.1 Smart Grid Overview
4.2 Smart Grid, Characteristics
4.2.1 Ability to Supply High Quality Power
4.2.2 Ability to Incorporate Advanced Generation and Storage Options
4.2.3 Self-Healing Nature
4.2.4 Resistance to Attack
4.2.5 Optimized Asset and Efficient Operation
4.2.6 Active Involvement of Customers
4.3 Benefits from Smart Grid
4.3.1 Benefits to Utilities
4.3.1.1 Improvement in Power Reliability
4.3.1.2 Reduction in Associated Infrastructure Investments
4.3.1.3 Reduction in Operational and Maintenance Costs
4.3.1.4 Increase in Power Delivery Efficiency
4.3.1.5 Integration of Renewable Energy Sources
4.3.1.6 Enhancements in Security
4.3.2 Benefits to Consumers
4.3.2.1 Cost Savings from Reduction in Peak Load
4.3.2.2 Revenue Generation through Distributed Generation
4.3.2.3 Optimal Power Consumption Management
4.3.2.4 Empowerment of Customers
5 Global Smart Grid Market to 2020
5.1 Global Smart Grid Market Overview
5.2 Global Smart Meter Market Analysis
5.2.1 Global Smart Meter Market Overview
5.2.2 Global Smart Meter Market Forecasts to 2020
5.2.3 Global Smart Meter Market Competitive Landscape
5.3 Global Synchrophasors Market Analysis
5.3.1 Global Synchrophasors Market Overview
5.3.2 Global Synchrophasors Market Forecasts to 2020
5.3.3 Global Synchrophasors Market Competitive Landscape
5.4 Global In-Home Displays Market Analysis
5.4.1 Global In-Home Displays Market Overview
5.4.2 Global In-Home Displays Market Forecasts to 2020
6 Global Smart Grid Market, Technology Analysis
6.1 Global Smart Grid Market Technology Overview
6.1.1 Distributed Resource Systems
6.1.2 Power Grid Management
6.1.3 Demand Response
6.1.3.1 Incentive-Based Demand Response
6.1.3.2 Time-Based Rates
6.1.4 Demand-Side Power Management
6.1.4.1 Smart Meters
6.1.4.2 Green Buildings
6.1.4.3 Energy Efficient Appliances
6.1.4.4 Demand-Side Voltage Regulation
6.2 Global Smart Grid Market Technology Classification
6.2.1 Integrated Communication Technologies
6.2.1.1 Wireless Technologies WiMAX
6.2.1.2 Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
6.2.1.3 Outage Management Systems
6.2.1.4 Meter Data Management Systems
6.2.1.5 Energy Management Systems
6.2.2 Sensing and Measurement Technologies
6.2.2.1 Synchrophasors
6.2.3 Cabling Technologies
6.2.3.1 High Voltage Direct Current
6.2.4 Utility-Customer Interface Technologies
6.2.4.1 Smart Meters
6.2.4.2 In-home Display Units
6.2.4.3 Electric Vehicle and Infrastructure
7 Global Smart Grid Technology Deployments
7.1 Integrated Communication Technologies
7.2 Sensing and Measurement Technologies
7.3 Cabling Technologies
7.4 Consumer Interface Technologies
8 Technology Deployments in the American Countries
8.1 Technology Deployments in the US
8.2 Technology Deployments in Canada
8.3 Technology Deployments in Brazil
8.4 Technology Deployments in Mexico
9 The Americas Smart Grid Market, Drivers and Restraints
9.1 The Americas Smart Grid Market, Drivers
9.1.1 Government Policies to Support the Smart Grid Industry
9.1.2 Environmental Concerns over Pollution and Global Warming
9.1.3 Creation of Green Jobs through Smart Grid
9.1.4 The Need to Attain Energy Independence
9.2 The Americas Smart Grid Market, Restraints
9.2.1 Slow Economic Growth to make Long Term Borrowing Difficult
9.2.2 Standardization and Interoperability Issues
9.2.3 IT Security is an Area for Concern
9.2.4 Consumers Wary About the Benefits of Smart Grid
10 The Americas Smart Grid Market Trends
10.1 Growing Consumer Concern over Smart Grid Security Issues
10.2 The Incorporation of Renewable Energy Sources in Smart Grid is Increasing
10.3 Major Focus on Interoperability and Standards through a US-EU Collaboration
10.4 Successful Projects to Encourage Investments in Smart Grid
11 The Americas Smart Grid Market Analysis
11.1 The Americas Smart Grid Market Overview
11.2 The Americas Smart Grids Market, Major Policies and Incentives
11.2.1 The US, Major Policies and Incentives
11.2.1.1 Energy Policy Act of 2005
11.2.1.2 Renewable and Distributed Power Generation
11.2.1.3 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
11.2.1.4 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
11.2.2 Canada, Major Policies and Incentives
11.2.3 Brazil, Major Policies and Incentives
11.2.3.1 Growth Acceleration Plan (PAC)
11.2.3.2 National Program for Energy Conservation (PROCEL)11.2.4 Mexico, Major Policies and Incentives
11.2.4.1 National Development Plan (NDP)
11.2.4.2 Training Program for Energy Savings
11.2.4.3 Grid Interconnection Contract for Renewable Energy
12 The Americas Smart Meter Market to 2020
12.1 The Americas Smart Meter Market Forecasts to 2020
12.2 The US, Smart Meter Market to 2020
12.2.1 The US, Smart Meter Market Overview
12.2.2 The US, Smart Meter Market Forecasts to 2020
12.3 Canada, Smart Meter Market to 2020
12.3.1 Canada, Smart Meter Market Overview
12.3.2 Canada, Smart Meter Market Forecasts to 2020
12.4 Brazil, Smart Meter Market to 2020
12.4.1 Brazil, Smart Meter Market Overview
12.4.2 Brazil, Smart Meter Market Forecasts to 2020
13 The Americas, Synchrophasors Market to 2020
13.1 The Americas, Synchrophasors Market Forecasts to 2020
13.2 The US, Synchrophasors Market to 2020
13.2.1 The US, Synchrophasors Market Overview
13.2.2 The US, Synchrophasors Market Forecasts to 2020
13.3 Canada, Synchrophasors Market to 2020
13.3.1 Canada, Synchrophasors Market Overview
13.3.2 Canada, Synchrophasors Forecasts to 2020
13.4 Mexico, Synchrophasors Market to 2020
13.4.1 Mexico, Synchrophasors Market Overview
13.4.2 Mexico, Synchrophasors Market Forecasts to 2020
14 The Americas, In-Home Displays Market to 2020
14.1 The Americas, In-Home Displays Market Forecasts to 2020
14.2 The US, In-Home Displays Market to 2020
14.2.1 The US, In-Home Displays Market Overview
14.2.2 The US, In-Home Displays Forecasts to 2020
14.3 Canada, In-Home Displays Market to 2020
14.3.1 Canada, In-Home Displays Market Overview
14.3.2 Canada, In-Home Displays Forecasts to 2020
15 The Americas Smart Grids Market, Deals Analysis
16 The Americas Smart Grid Market Major Contracts
17 The Americas Smart Grid Market Major Projects
18 Appendix
18.1 Market Definition
18.2 About GBI Research
18.3 Abbreviations
18.4 Methodology
18.4.1 Coverage
18.4.2 Secondary Research
18.4.3 Primary Research
18.4.4 Expert Panel Validation
18.5 Contact Us
18.6 Disclaimer