March 4, 2009—The number of “smart” electricity meters installed worldwide was roughly 49 million in 2007, and is forecast to reach about 76 million this year, according to a new study from ABI Research.
Smart meters, which measure and automatically communicate detailed electrical (or gas or water) usage information to the utility and, in some cases, enable greater consumer awareness and control over consumption, are being deployed at an increasing pace, especially in North America and Europe.
The current trends in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) markets represent a continuation of the growth rates charted by ABI Research over recent years.
The new report, “Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMM and AMI)” analyzes the market opportunity for smart metering on a worldwide basis, providing five-year forecasts for numerous components and elements of smart metering and HAN infrastructure.
ABI Research provides in-depth analysis and quantitative forecasting of emerging trends in global connectivity. For more information, see the Web site.
