subject: Aarkstore Enterprise --smart Energy Meters Market In Europe 2009-2013 [print this page] The switch from regular energy meters to Smart energy meters in Europe is to a large extent driven by the governmental rules and regulations. The first few countries that initiated the implementation of these meters on a large scale in Europe were Sweden, Netherlands, Ireland, Norway, Italy and Spain, followed by the UK and Finland. Furthermore, the nationwide projects led by publicly owned energy companies are underway in Portugal and Malta. Moreover, Sweden has achieved 100 percent penetration in the implementation of Smart energy meters.
Within Europe, liberalization of the energy market in 2007, along with the evolution of favorable regulatory frameworks, has opened up the Smart meter market. Further, the increasing electricity prices and consumer awareness are factors influencing the market growth, apart from the governmental initiatives.
The report by TechNavio Insights forecasts the size of the smart energy meters market in Europe over the period 2009-2013. Further, it discusses the key market trends, drivers and challenges of the smart energy meters market in Europe and profiles some of the key vendors of this industry.
Table of Contents :
1. Introduction
2. Smart Energy Meters in Europe Market Size & Forecast
3. Smart Energy Meters in Europe Market Trends
4. Smart Energy Meters in Europe Market Drivers
5. Smart Energy Meters Market in Europe Market Challenges
6. Smart Energy Meters Market in Europe Vendors
6.1 Echelon Corporation
6.2 Elster Group
6.3 General Electric
6.4 Itron Inc
6.5 Kamstrup A/S
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List of Exhibits
Exhibit 2.1: Smart Energy Meters in Europe Market Size & Forecast 2009-2013 (In $ million)
