subject: Smart Grid Technologies, Markets, Components And Trends Worldwide-aarkstore Enterprise [print this page] This research report on Smart Grid Energy Technologies presents an in-depth analysis of the development, applications, products, manufacturers, and trends in the deployment of the Smart Grid in the United States and around the world. The electric grid is over a hundred years old, has changed little in the way it operates since its inception, and will not be able to support future electric demand without substantial new and costly infrastructure. However, technologies exist that can improve efficiencies and moderate electric usage which will largely offset much of the need for new power plants, transmission lines, and other electric grid components. An intelligent or smart grid will provide improved service reliability and more stable electric rates at a lower cost than simply building all the infrastructure that would be required to meet future demand for electricity using the current electric utility business model. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the current market for smart grid enabling technologies and projects future market size through 2014. Marketing concerns including energy demand, environmental impacts, economic conditions, consumer acceptance, stakeholder concerns, and government activities are discussed in relation to their impact on market growth for the Smart Grid and its enabling technologies. The report also profiles major manufacturers and marketers of smart grid technologies and the strategies they have adopted to maximize growth and profitability.
A lack of standards has slowed, but not stopped, development of new technologies that would be essential for building the Smart Grid. Regulatory considerations, electric rate increases, government activities, and consumer acceptance are also significant factors in developing the Smart Grid and are addressed in the report. The manner in which these and other factors inhibit or advance deployment of the Smart Grid are described in detail.
