Asia-Pacific Smart Utility Network Growth Opportunities

• Executive Summary
  • Executive Summary—Key Findings
  • CEO's Perspective
• Introduction
  • Overview—Key Objective and Scope
  • Market Definitions—Technologies
• Power Utilities—Trends and Challenges
  • Global Big 4 Challenges—Traditional Model of Utilities
  • Global Trends on Power Utilities
  • Mega Trends Driving the Future of Electricity Grids
• Smart Grids—An Introduction
  • Smarter Grid Systems—An Evolutionary Process
  • Interplay of Smart Grid Components
  • Virtual Power Plant—The Design
  • Microgrid Ecosystem
  • Smart Grid Technology Areas
  • 2025 Smart Grid Predictions
• AMI Segment—Trends and Challenges
  • Key Findings
  • Market Forecasts
  • Unit Shipment Forecast—AMI
    • Table Smart Meters/AMI Segment: Annual Unit Shipment Forecast, Asia-Pacific, 2015–2020
  • Market Forecast—Key Discussion Points
  • Growth Opportunities in Asia-Pacific
  • Meter Communication Infrastructure—Overview
  • Mapping of Smart Meter Application Trends
  • AMI Development Outlook—Technology Roadmap
  • Meter Data Management (MDM) Solutions
  • Data Analytics—What after Smart Meters?
  • Market Drivers
  • Drivers Explained
  • Market Restraints
  • Restraints Explained
• Smart Consumer Applications Segment—Trends and Challenges
  • Key Findings
  • Market Forecasts
  • Growth Opportunities in Asia-Pacific—Key Takeaways
  • Growth Opportunities in Asia-Pacific—Japan's Electric Vehicle Charging Market Grows Big!
  • Solar PV Market—Regional Hot Spots
  • Demand Response—Key Application Areas
  • Benefits of a DR Management System (DRMS)
  • Energy Management Market Overview
  • EV Charging Infrastructure Market—Key Elements
  • EV Charging Infrastructure Specifications and Features
  • Communication Network—Technology Landscape
  • Market Drivers
  • Drivers Explained
  • Market Restraints
  • Restraints Explained
• Grid Level Applications Segment—Trends and Challenges
  • Key Findings
  • Market Forecast
  • Growth Opportunities in Asia-Pacific—Key Takeaways
  • Geographical Hotspots—Renewable Energy
  • Policies and Regulations—Southeast Asia
  • Policies and Regulations—East Asia and ANZ
  • Advanced Inter-regional Market Development
    • Table Priority and Planned Interconnections, Southeast Asia, 2015–2020
  • Energy Storage—Key Technological Developments
  • Market Drivers
  • Drivers Explained
  • Market Restraints
  • Restraints Explained
• Competitive Landscape
  • Profiles of Key Companies
  • Competitive Analysis of Key Companies
• The Last Word
  • The Last Word—3 Big Predictions

Asia-Pacific Smart Utility Network Growth Opportunities

This smart utility network market is a culmination of different but largely interconnected segments, viz., smart meter/ advance metering infrastructure (AMI), smart consumer applications, and grid level applications. The total smart utility network market is forecasted to grow by a CAGR of below 10% from 2015 to 2020. Only the smart consumer applications segment is expected to account for a double-digit growth over this period.

The concept of a “smart utility network” does not end with the design and implementation of a smart grid system in a country. Power utilities in every country must understand that the smartening of the power grid system is considered an evolutionary process that requires considerable effort from both technology and regulatory standpoints.

This study focuses on the following important elements under the 3 broad segments that determine the direction and future of smart utilities:

Smart Meter/ AMI:
Smart Meters
Communication
Meter Data Management System
Installation

Smart Consumer Applications:
Demand Response
Energy Monitoring/Management
EV Charging Infrastructure
Distribution Self-generation

Grid Level Applications:
Smart Distribution Management
Renewable Energy Integration
Energy Storage Systems
Advanced Transmission Technologies
Software & Communication Technology

Drivers and restraints are discussed in each of the 3 main market segments. In addition, top predictions to 2025 of the global smart grids market are presented.

Under smart meter/AMI, key information includes a meter communication infrastructure overview, an AMI development outlook and technology roadmap, and an overview beyond meter data management (MDM), and meter data analytics (MDA).

Trends discussed in the smart consumer applications segment include regional hotspots in solar PV, demand response, and an overview of the energy management market. Topics discussed under the grid level applications segment encompass hotspots in renewable energy, advanced inter-regional market developments, and grid-level energy storage.

In addition, this study also features the key and emerging market trends in Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Myanmar in Southeast Asia. Other regions include Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand.

Key Questions This Study Will Answer:
1. What are the key challenges currently faced by power utilities?
2. What are the growth rates and key takeaways or impacts to market participants in the 3 broad segments?
3. What is the future of Asian utilities as smart grid technology continues to flourish globally?
4. What are the market and development directions of key sub-segments such as smart meters, renewable energy, and energy storage?
5. Which are the potent countries for smart grids and utilities development?