Marktanalyse - Wireless Communication Modules for Smart Meters - Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020

Wireless Communication Modules for Smart Meters - Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020

Summary

GlobalData's report 'Wireless Communication Modules for Smart Meters - Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020” provides an analysis on the market developments in the global market for wireless communication modules used in smart meters. The key countries covered are the US, Canada, the UK, Denmark, Ireland and Australia. Wireless communication modules for smart meters are chips embedded within the smart meters that help in transmission of data between the smart meter and the power utility. Wireless communication modules for smart meters are of two different types; cellular and Radio Frequency (RF) Mesh. The global market for smart meter communication modules is in the early growth phase with different segments of the market expected to grow at varied pace. Currently North America forms a major market for wireless communication as 85% of the smart meters installed in the region use wireless communication technology for transmitting the data to the utility center. The report covers market factors for the wireless communication modules in smart meter such as drivers, restraints and recent trends besides providing a brief overview on the technology. The report provides brief profiles of key vendors such as Itron, Inc., Trilliant Incorporated, Silver Spring Networks, Inc., Sensus Metering Systems Inc., Cinterion Wireless Modules GmbH and Sierra Wireless, Inc.

Scope

- Key geographies including the US, Canada, the UK, Denmark, Ireland and Australia
- Market size data of the global smart meter wireless communication modules market and for the markets in key countries
- Segmentation of Market by cellular and RF communication module types
- Annualized Market revenues data from 2008 to 2020
- Qualitative analysis of market drivers, restraints and module pricing
- Competitive landscape analysis including key players such as Itron Inc., Trilliant Inc., Silver Spring Networks, Cinterion Wireless Module GMBH and Sierra Wireless, Inc.
- Global pricing analysis of smart meter wireless communication modules

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Press Release:

GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its latest research 'Wireless Communication Modules for Smart Meters - Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2020”, which provides the analysis of market developments in the global market for wireless communication modules used in smart meters. The report provides information related to market sizing, market analysis, and competitive landscape analysis for the smart meter wireless communication module industry at the global level and by countries that are considered as key markets for it. The report provides a technical overview of smart meter wireless communication module and its types. The report describes the key drivers and restraints impacting the market for smart meter wireless communication module and related pricing dynamics. The report assesses the competitive scenario in the smart meter wireless communication modules industry and provides analytics, such as market share analysis of key players.

North America will Remain the Key Market through to 2020

The market for smart meter wireless communication modules in North America is expected to remain larger than its global counterparts until at least 2020. It consists of the two largest markets, the US and Canada. Some 85% of smart meters installed in the region use wireless communication technology for transmitting data to the utility centers. Cellular modules are not widely used in the US, and the technology’s presence is absent from the Canadian market.

The market will witness steady growth through to 2020 supported by new installations and the emergence of replacement market from 2016

The Future of Wireless Communication Modules is Uncertain in Europe

The future of the wireless communication market in Europe will remain uncertain in the coming years as the market is dominated by the presence of Power Line Communication (PLC) technology, which facilitates communication between utilities and smart meters. PLC has greater prominence in European countries as it is more economical than both cellular and RF communication modules. However, the scope for wireless communication modules cannot be ruled out completely, as countries such as Ireland, the UK and Sweden are expected to begin deploying smart meters enabled with wireless communication modules.

Pricing of Wireless Communication Modules will Witness Minor Change through to 2020

The prices of wireless communication modules are unlikely to change in a major way in the coming years. The price for cellular smart meter communication modules are expected to remain around $50 through to 2020, whilst the price of RF smart meter communication modules will be around $30 for the same period. Any drastic lowering of price will negatively affect the profits of manufacturers.

Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Global, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020

Source: GlobalData, Primary Interviews with the Marketing Managers of Leading Vendors in the Global Cellular Communication Module Industry

Financial Benefits Associated with RF Communication Modules are Higher when Compared with Cellular Communication Modules

The long-term financial benefits of RF communication modules for smart meters have been found to be higher than those of cellular. In Ireland, the Net Present Value (NPV) of RF communication modules, combined with other technology such as PLC, was found to be much higher than the combination of cellular and PLC technology. The result has been similar in some other countries, such as Australia, as well.

1 Table of Contents

1 Table of Contents 2

1.1 List of Tables 4

1.2 List of Figures 5

2 Introduction 6

2.1 Overview 6

2.1.1 Wireless Communication Modules Industry 6

2.2 GlobalData Report Guidance 8

3 Global Market for Smart Meter Wireless Communication Modules 9

3.1 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Global, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 10

3.1.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Global, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 10

3.1.2 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Global, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 12

3.2 Wireless Communication Modules Market, Global, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 14

3.2.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Global, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 14

3.2.2 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Global, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 16

3.3 Wireless Communication Modules Market, Global, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 18

3.3.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Global, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 18

3.3.2 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Global, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 20

3.4 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Global, Market Share, (%), 2010 22

3.4.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Global, Market Share, (%), 2010 22

3.4.2 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Global, Market Share, (%), 2008-2020 23

3.5 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Global, Key Market Drivers, 2010 24

3.5.1 Drivers for the Growth of Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market 24

3.5.2 Drivers for RF communication Technology 24

3.6 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Global, Key Market Restraints, 2010 24

3.6.1 Restraints of Cellular Communication Technology 24

3.6.2 Restraints for RF Communication Technology: 24

4 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market in the US 26

4.1 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, US, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 27

4.1.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 27

4.1.2 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 29

4.2 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, US, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 31

4.2.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 31

4.2.2 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 33

4.3 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, US, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 35

4.3.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 35

4.3.2 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 37

4.4 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, US, Vendor landscape, 2011 39

4.4.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Vendor landscape, 2011 39

4.4.2 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Vendor landscape, 2011 39

5 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market in Canada 40

5.1 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Canada, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 40

5.1.1 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Canada, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 40

5.2 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Canada, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 42

5.2.1 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Canada, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 42

5.3 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Canada, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 44

5.3.1 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Canada, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 44

5.4 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Canada, Vendor Landscape, 2011 eqo 45

5.4.1 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Canada, Vendor Landscape, 2011 45

6 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market in the UK 46

6.1 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market,The UK, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 47

6.1.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, The UK, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 47

6.2 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, The UK, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 49

6.2.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, The UK, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 49

6.3 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, The UK, Average Price, Trend, 2008-2020 51

6.3.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, The UK, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 51

6.4 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, The UK, Vendor Landscape Snapshot, 2011 52

6.4.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, The UK, Vendor Landscape Snapshot, 2011 52

7 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market in Denmark 53

7.1 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Denmark, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 53

7.1.1 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Denmark, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 53

7.2 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Denmark, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 55

7.2.1 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Denmark, Annual Shipments, (Units), 2008-2020 55

7.3 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Denmark, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 57

7.3.1 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Denmark, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 57

8 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market in Ireland 59

8.1 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Ireland, Revenue Trends 60

8.1.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Ireland, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 60

8.1.2 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market Ireland, Revenues, ($m), 2009-2020 61

8.2 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Ireland, Annual Shipments, 2008-2020 63

8.2.1 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Ireland Annual Shipments, units, 2008-2020 63

8.3 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Ireland Average Price trend 2008-2020 65

8.3.1 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Ireland, Average Price, ($), 2009-2020 65

8.4 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Vendor Landscape Snapshot, 2011 66

9 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market in Australia 67

9.1 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Australia, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 67

9.1.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Australia, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 67

9.1.2 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Australia, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 69

9.2 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Australia, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 eqo 71

9.2.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Australia, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 71

9.2.2 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Australia, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 73

9.3 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Australia, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 75

9.3.1 Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Australia, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 75

9.3.2 RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Australia, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 77

9.4 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Australia, Vendor Landscape Snapshot, 2011 78

10 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Technology Brief 79

10.1 Cellular Communication Technology 79

10.1.1 Working in the Cellular Point-to-point Communication Network 79

10.2 RF Mesh Communication Technology 81

10.2.1 Working of RF Communication Network 81

11 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Technology Market, Global, Competitive Landscape Analysis 82

11.1 Wireless Smart Meter Communication Technology Market, Global, Key Player Analysis 82

11.1.1 RF Communication Modules Market, Global, Key Player Analysis 82

11.1.2 Cellular Communication Module Market, Global, Key Players 83

12 Appendix 84

12.1 Market Definition 84

12.2 List of Abbreviations 84

12.3 Methodology 84

12.3.1 Coverage 85

12.3.2 Secondary Research 85

12.3.3 Primary Research 85

12.3.4 Modeling and Forecasting 85

12.4 Contact Us 86

12.5 Disclaimer 86



1.1 List of Tables

Table 1: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Global, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 11

Table 2: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Global, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 13

Table 3: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Global, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 15

Table 4: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Global, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 17

Table 5: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Global, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 19

Table 6: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Global, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 21

Table 7: Cellular Communication Module Market, Global Market Share of Key Players, (%), 2010 22

Table 8: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Global, Market Share of Key Players, (%), 2010 23

Table 9: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 28

Table 10: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 30

Table 11: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, US, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 32

Table 12: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, US, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 34

Table 13: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, US, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 36

Table 14: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, US, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 38

Table 15: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Canada, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 41

Table 16: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Canada, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 43

Table 17: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Canada, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 45

Table 18: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, The UK, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2010-2020 48

Table 19: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, The UK, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2010-2020 50

Table 20: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, The UK, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 52

Table 21: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Denmark, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 54

Table 22: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Denmark, Annual Shipments, (Units), 2008-2020 56

Table 23: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Denmark, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 58

Table 24: Wireless Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Ireland, Total NPV from year 2011- 2032 for Different Module Technologies 60

Table 25: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market Ireland, Revenues, ($m),2009-2020 62

Table 26: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Ireland Annual Shipments, units, 2009-2020 64

Table 27: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Ireland, Average Price, ($), 2009-2020 66

Table 28: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Australia, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 68

Table 29: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Australia, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 70

Table 30: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Australia, Annual Shipments, (Units), 2008-2020 72

Table 31: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Australia, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 74

Table 32: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Australia, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 76

Table 33: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Australia, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 78

Table 34: List of Abbreviations 84



1.2 List of Figures

Figure 1: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Global, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 11

Figure 2: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Global, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 12

Figure 3: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Global, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 14

Figure 4: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Global, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 16

Figure 5: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Global, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 18

Figure 6: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Global, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 20

Figure 7: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Global, Market Share, (%), 2010 22

Figure 8: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Global, Market Share of Key Players, (%), 2010 23

Figure 9: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 27

Figure 10: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 29

Figure 11: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, US, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 31

Figure 12: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 33

Figure 13: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 35

Figure 14: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, US, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 37

Figure 15: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Canada, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 41

Figure 16: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Canada, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 42

Figure 17: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Canada, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 44

Figure 18: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, The UK, Revenues, ($m), 2010-2020 47

Figure 19: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, The UK, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2010-2020 49

Figure 20: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, The UK, Average Price, ($), 2010-2020 51

Figure 21: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Denmark, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 54

Figure 22: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Denmark, Annual Shipments, (Units), 2008-2020 55

Figure 23: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Denmark, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 57

Figure 24: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market Ireland, Revenues, ($m), 2009-2020 61

Figure 25: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Ireland Annual Shipments, units, 2009-2020 63

Figure 26: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Ireland, Average Price, ($), 2009-2020 65

Figure 27: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Australia, Annual Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 68

Figure 28: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Australia, Revenues, ($m), 2008-2020 69

Figure 29: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Australia, Annual Shipments, (Units), 2008-2020 71

Figure 30: RF Smart Meter Communication Modules Market, Australia, Annual Shipments, (Million Units), 2008-2020 73

Figure 31: Cellular Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Australia, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 75

Figure 32: RF Smart Meter Communication Module Market, Australia, Average Price, ($), 2008-2020 77

Figure 33: Cellular Communication Technology 80

Figure 34: Working of RF Communication Network, schematic Diagram 81

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