DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/26447a/asiapacific_smart) has announced the addition of GlobalData 's new report "Asia-Pacific Smart Grid Activities - Gradual Awakening of a Revolution" to their offering.
Asia-Pacific Smart Grid Activities - Gradual Awakening of a Revolution provides an analysis of the state of smart grid activities in the Asia-Pacific region Smart grid technology has not only improved over the past few years but also expanded globally, with Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries implementing smart grid technologies and launching demonstration projects linking smart meters, broadband and intelligent grid technology. Countries like China, Japan, Australia, Singapore and South Korea, of which some are densely populated, are moving ahead rapidly to implement smart grid technologies. The implementation of smart grid in APAC has created a multi-billion dollar market opportunity for telecom operators, equipment manufacturers and other services providers in the region. Australia and New Zealand are the first among the APAC countries to have implemented electricity meters with advanced functionalities. China started the development of smart grid technology in 2007 under the guidance of the Joint US China Cooperation for Clean Energy (JUCCCE). Investments are further expected to increase as the need for stable and secure electricity grids increases in the region.
Key Topics Covered:
1 Tables & Figures
2 Summary
3 Asia-Pacific Smart Grid Activities - Gradual Awakening of a Revolution
3.1 Asia-Pacific Utilities are Playing an Active Role in Deploying Smart Grid Technologies
3.2 Governments in Asia-Pacific Region are Spearheading the Development of Smart Grids
3.3 Vendor Activities in Acquisitions, Partnership, Research and Development are Gaining Pace in Asia-Pacific
3.4 Investments from Venture Capitalists Have Been on the Rise
3.5 Global Agencies and Banks Gaining Prominence in Asia-Pacific Smart Grid Development Scenario
3.6 Research Projects in the Asia-Pacific Region to Drive Smart Grid Deployment
3.7 Lack of Consumer Awareness Slowing Smart Grid Development in the Region
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