SMART GRID MARKETS & PRICING RESEARCH

The smart grid market is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. But it is not growing uniformly. Its growth varies widely between subsectors and between geographies.

Research such as the examples below can help you stay ahead of the trends. It can help you identify new opportunities; or spot new locations for potential business; or understand what your peers are doing so you don't fall behind.

See below for relevant smart grid research reports as selected by Smart Grid News. Click the title to jump to a descriptive page.

Worldwide Smart Grid Market Outlook in 2011:A Reality Check and Five Year Outlook Through 2015. This thorough review of smart grid markets and trends is based on authoritative surveys of utilities, regulators and policy makers. It includes:

·         Utility investment plans

·         Regulator preferences and plans

·         Smart grid opportunity analysis

·         Documented technology trends

·         World market assessments and forecasts

Global CAPEX and O&M Expenditure Outlook for Electric Power T&D Investments: 2011-2012.  Some research firms make market forecasts by guessing what was sold last year and then guessing how much will be sold next year. Newton-Evans uses a more solid methodology -- they ask utility buyers, then chart the trends. Q2 2011