The Smart Meters Market size in terms of shipment volume is expected to grow from 162.19 Million units in 2024 to 236.24 Million units by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.81% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
In order to increase the effectiveness of electrical networks, smart grids are being introduced all over the world. As a result, smart grids, which include smart electricity meters, are being deployed globally. To combat the negative impacts of pollution on the environment, nations all over the world are enacting emission control rules. This is the main factor driving the market.
The smart meter market is highly competitive and consists of several major players such as AEM, Aichi Tokei Denki Co., Ltd., Apator SA, Arad Group, and Azbil Kimmon Co., Ltd. The involvement of large-scale investments is increasing the barriers for the existing players, thereby pushing the industry toward competition. Also, smart meters are increasingly being deployed by various end users. Hence, the substantial increase in demand and government initiatives to increase the number of rollouts in various regions are expected to increase the degree of competition among the market players.
In January 2023, Badger Meter Inc. announced the strategic acquisition of Syrinix Ltd., a provider of intelligent water monitoring solutions. Through this acquisition, the company aims to add the hardware-enabled software capabilities of Syrinix to our smart water solutions portfolio. Similarly, it has also acquired Analytical Technology, Inc. (Ati) and Scan GmbH, leaders in intelligent measurement and smart water quality monitoring.
In January 2023, Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG announced that the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) in Rwanda's capital, Kigali, chose Diehl Metering for meter technology to modernize its network for its sustainability efforts. WASAC recognized the suitability of AURIGA to achieve its primary objective of reducing non-revenue water by installing reliable meters. The AURIGA water meter will form the basis for a future AMR solution.
In December 2022, Apator SA presented the smartESOX pro, which was specially designed for industrial applications, and the OTUS 3, a bidirectional smart electricity meter. Other smart options were presented, such as the Ultrimis W ultrasonic water meter and the iSMART2 gas meter.
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