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Home Energy Management

Alexandria Davis — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:44:53 +0000

The home energy management (HEM) market continues to struggle for more traction. By now, with major deployments of smart grid infrastructure in place, the expectation had been that a smarter grid would be enabling the wider use of new tools and incentives for consumers to use energy more efficiently. People would save money, and utilities would benefit from lower overall consumption and not having to spend capital so quickly on new power generating plants.

The HEM market has been stuck in near neutral, though, with numerous trials and only a few cases of industry-led deployments or significant consumer uptake. That view is starting to change a bit. Over the coming years, a continued desire among consumers to reduce bills, regulatory mandates for greater efficiency, wider use of variable pricing schemes, and a strong “green” sentiment will combine to help drive adoption forward. These market forces, however, will be countered by indifference to the promised potential savings, a resistance to paying extra for HEM hardware, unsettled standards for interoperability, a crowded vendor space, and lukewarm support by some utilities. Nonetheless, the driving forces will spur some gains, particularly where mandates have the most teeth.

This Pike Research report examines global and regional home energy management trends as they play out along a continuum of five segments: paper bills, web portals, standalone systems, in-home displays, and integrated HAN/HEM systems. The study also explores the drivers and inhibitors shaping the market, plus major technology issues. It provides market forecasts through 2020, with breakdowns by these five segments and by world regions. Key vendor profiles, analysis of new players, and case studies are included as well. In addition to the supply-side analysis, results from a Pike Research consumer survey focus on the demand side of HEM as well, making for a complete market overview.

Key Questions Addressed:

What are the market forces shaping the HEM sector?
How many HEM systems will be deployed over the next 10 years?
How large is the revenue opportunity for the HEM market?
How does this opportunity vary among the five key segments?
What technology issues are shaping this market?
Who are the major players in the HEM space?
Which global regions will provide the most opportunities for HEM vendors?

Who needs this report?

Utilities
Home energy management vendors
Home automation system vendors
Home security vendors
Consumer electronics companies
Broadband service providers
Networking equipment providers
Industry associations
Government agencies
Investor community

1. Executive Summary

1.1 Home Energy Management Moving Past Early Phase

1.2 Home Energy Management Market Overview

1.2.1 Drivers

1.2.2 Inhibitors

1.2.3 A Market Continuum

1.2.4 Market Forecast

2. Market Issues

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Home Energy Management – A Continuum

2.2.1 Paper Bills

2.2.2 Web Portal

2.2.3 Standalone HEM

2.2.4 In-Home Display

2.2.5 Networked HEM

2.3 HEM Market Drivers and Inhibitors

2.3.1 Drivers

2.3.2 Inhibitors

2.4 HEM Service Providers

2.5 Retailers

2.5.1 Market Impact

2.5.2 Those Who Left: Microsoft, Google, and Cisco

2.6 Case Studies

2.6.1 Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OGE)

2.6.2 NV Energy (NVE)

2.6.3 CenterPoint Energy

2.6.4 Swisscom

2.6.5 British Gas (BG)

2.7 Consumer View

2.7.1 Introduction

2.7.2 Smart Meters

2.7.3 Energy Information Displays

2.8 Does HEM Make a Difference?

3. Technology Issues

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Home Energy Management Standards

3.2.1 Smart Energy Profile (SEP)

3.2.2 ZigBee

3.2.3 Z-Wave

3.2.4 HomePlug

3.2.5 Wi-Fi

3.3 HEM Applications and Hardware

3.3.1 Mobile Applications: Smartphones and Tablets

3.3.2 Standalone HEM

3.3.3 Smart Thermostats

3.3.4 In-Home Displays

3.3.5 Gateways

3.3.6 Networked-HEM Systems

3.3.7 Web Portals and Cloud Services

3.3.8 Smart Appliances

4. Key Industry Players

4.1 Introduction

4.2 HEM Vendors

4.2.1 4Home

4.2.2 AlertMe

4.2.3 Allure Energy

4.2.4 Ambient Devices

4.2.5 Aztech Associates

4.2.6 Blue Line Innovations

4.2.7 Consert

4.2.8 Comverge

4.2.9 Ecobee

4.2.10 Eco-Eye

4.2.11 EcoFactor

4.2.12 Efficiency 2.0 (C3)

4.2.13 Energate

4.2.14 Energy Aware

4.2.15 EnergyHub

4.2.16 Green Energy Options (GEO)

4.2.17 Green Wave Reality

4.2.18 GridPoint

4.2.19 Honeywell

4.2.20 iControl Networks

4.2.21 Navetas Energy Management

4.2.22 Nest Labs

4.2.23 Opower

4.2.24 Savant Systems

4.2.25 Tendril

4.2.26 Tri Cascade

4.2.27 Trilliant

4.3 Additional Players

4.3.1 Aclara

4.3.2 Asoka

4.3.3 Belkin

4.3.4 Control4

4.3.5 Ember

4.3.6 eMeter (Siemens)

4.3.7 Energeno

4.3.8 HomePlug Alliance

4.3.9 Landis+Gyr (Toshiba)

4.3.10 Swisscom

4.3.11 Vivint

4.3.12 ZigBee Alliance

4.3.13 Z-Wave Alliance

4.4 Utilities

4.4.1 Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)

4.4.2 Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative

4.4.3 British Gas (BG)

4.4.4 Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd)

4.4.5 Con Edison

4.4.6 CPS Energy

4.4.7 Enel

4.4.8 E. ON

4.4.9 Glasgow EPB

4.4.10 JEA

4.4.11 Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E)

4.4.12 National Grid

4.4.13 NV Energy

4.4.14 Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OGE)

4.4.15 Oncor (Texas)

4.4.16 Origin Energy

4.4.17 Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco)

4.4.18 Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)

4.4.19 PNM Resources

4.4.20 Puget Sound Energy (PSE)

4.4.21 Reliant (an NRG Company)

4.4.22 Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)

4.4.23 San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)

4.4.24 Southern California Edison (SCE)

4.4.25 South Carolina Electric and Gas (SCE&G)

4.4.26 Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE)

4.4.27 Seattle City Light

4.4.28 Toronto Hydro-Electric System

4.4.29 TXU Energy

4.4.30 White River Valley Electric Cooperative

4.4.31 Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) (Integrys)

4.4.32 Xcel Energy

4.4.33 Yello Strom GmbH

5. Market Forecasts

5.1 HEM Market Forecast Overview

5.2 Market Forecast: All Global HEM Segments

5.3 Market Forecast: Global HEM Segments

5.3.1 Paper Bill

5.3.2 Web Portal

5.3.3 Standalone HEM

5.3.4 In-Home Displays

5.3.5 Networked-HEM

6.      Company Directory
7.    Acronym and Abbreviation List
8.     Table of Contents
9.     Table of Charts and Figures
10.   Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

List of Charts and Figures

U.S. Consumer View of Smart Meters
Level of Interest in Energy Information Displays
Consumer Segments Interested in Energy Information Displays
Expected Consumer Usage of Energy Information Displays
Preferred Energy Information Display Types
Payment Preferences for Energy Information Displays
Companies Consumers Would Consider for Energy Management Service
Reasons for Not Having an Interest in an Energy Information Display
Revenue from All HEM Segments by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Revenue by HEM Segment, World Markets: 2011-2020
Paper Bill HEM Reports Sent by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Revenue from Paper Bill HEM Solutions by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Households with Access to HEM Web Portals by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Revenue for HEM Web Portals by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Standalone HEM System Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Revenue for Standalone HEM Systems by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
In-Home HEM Display Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
In-Home HEM Display Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Networked-HEM Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Networked-HEM System Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Installed Base of Households Receiving Paper Bill HEM Reports by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Penetration Rate of HEM Web Portal Use by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Installed Base of Households with Standalone HEM Systems by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Installed Base of Households with In-Home HEM Displays by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Installed Base of Households with Networked-HEM Systems by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Home Energy Management: Five Segments along a Continuum
Examples of ZigBee Network Topologies
Z-Wave Home Control
HomePlug Topology
Wi-Fi-Based Home Automation Topology
Tendril Mobile Application
Blue Line Innovations’ PowerCost Monitor, a Standalone HEM System
Examples of Smart Thermostats: Nest Labs (left) and Ecobee
EnergyHub In-Home Display
HAN/HEM System Topology
Example of a Utility Web Portal Powered by Opower

List of Tables

4Home SWOT Analysis
AlertMe SWOT Analysis
Allure Energy SWOT Analysis
Ambient Devices SWOT Analysis
Aztech SWOT Analysis
Blue Line Innovations SWOT Analysis
Consert SWOT Analysis
Comverge SWOT Analysis
Ecobee SWOT Analysis
Eco-Eye SWOT Analysis
EcoFactor SWOT Analysis
Efficiency 2.0 SWOT Analysis
Energate SWOT Analysis
Energy Aware SWOT Analysis
EnergyHub SWOT Analysis
Green Energy Options SWOT Analysis
GreenWave Reality SWOT Analysis
GridPoint SWOT Analysis
Honeywell SWOT Analysis
iControl Networks SWOT Analysis
Navetas SWOT Analysis
Nest Labs SWOT Analysis
Opower SWOT Analysis
Savant SWOT Analysis
Tendril SWOT Analysis
Tri Cascade SWOT Analysis
Trilliant SWOT Analysis
Paper Bill HEM Reports Sent by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Paper Bill Average Selling Price by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Revenue from Paper Bill HEM Solutions by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Installed Base of Households Receiving Paper Bill HEM Reports by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Penetration Rate of Households Receiving Paper Bill HEM Reports by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Households with Access to HEM Web Portals by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Web Portal Average Selling Price by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Revenue for HEM Web Portals by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Penetration Rate of HEM Web Portal Use by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020
Standalone HEM System Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2011-2020

Energy Efficient Homes

Matthew.McLean — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:25:59 +0000

The residential housing industry has long been a pillar of stable economic growth in local, regional, and national markets. Since the United States housing bubble burst in 2007, the residential construction and real estate markets have floundered in many OECD countries, and some have experienced a full stop in new construction. Conversely, the markets in China and India are experiencing unprecedented booms in residential construction. But despite local market conditions, energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important issue around the world as total residential energy consumption continues to rise, creating greater demands on power infrastructure and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy efficient homes, according to Pike Research’s definition, are properties that are built to exceed the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code by 15% on a kilowatt-hour per square foot basis. Construction of residential properties that achieve such energy savings – in both new construction or in existing building stock – is a highly diverse design problem complicated by factors such as local climate, availability of materials, funding, and legislation. In order to achieve this level of energy savings over the 2009 IECC, home builders and retrofitters must adopt a systems approach to home design and construction, integrating all aspects of home operation.

The Pike Research report analyzes the global market opportunity for energy efficient homes, including a focus on key market segments such as building envelope improvements, lighting, HVAC and major appliances, water heating, energy audits, and soft costs associated with energy efficiency. Market forecasts are provided through 2020 for both new and existing building stock across five world regions. Details of local, regional, and supranational market drivers and barriers are discussed in depth, and a cross-section of key industry players are profiled, highlighting their product and services offerings.

Key Questions Addressed:

How is a systems approach to residential energy efficiency defined in different markets?
When will the market opportunity in existing residential building stock be tapped?
What are the most significant financing mechanisms being employed in the residential energy efficiency market?
Who are the key market stakeholders, and what role do they play?
What emerging business models will have an impact on the EEH market?

Who needs this report?

HVAC vendors
Appliance manufacturers
Lighting companies
Home energy auditors
Window vendors
Homebuilders and remodelers
Industry associations
Utilities
Government agencies
Investor community

1. Executive Summary

1.1 Overview of Energy Efficient Homes Market

1.2 Energy Cost and Consumption Impact

2. Market Issues

2.1 Definition of an Energy Efficient Home

2.1.3 2009 International Energy Conservation Code

2.1.4 Global Code Disparities

2.2 Energy Consumption in Residential Properties

2.2.1 Space Conditioning

2.2.2 Appliances and Electronics

2.3 Consumer Awareness

2.4 New Construction – Efficient from the Start

2.5 Retrofits and Green Improvements

2.6 Value Proposition of an Energy Efficiency Home

2.7 Market Ecosystem

2.7.1 Green Builders

2.7.2 Prefabricated Homes

2.7.3 Building Materials Suppliers

2.7.4 Energy Auditors

2.7.5 Equipment Manufacturers and Providers

2.7.6 Utilities

2.7.7 Financial Institutions

3. Products and Services

3.1 Overview

3.2 Energy-Efficient Home Technologies

3.2.1 Building Envelope

3.2.2 High Efficiency Windows

3.2.3 Lighting

3.2.4 Appliances

3.2.4.1 Water Heaters

3.2.4.2 High-Efficiency HVAC Systems

3.2.4.3 Geothermal Heat Pumps

3.3 Residential Power Generation

3.4 Energy Efficient Home Services

3.4.1 Energy Audits

3.4.2 Home Energy Rating

3.4.3 Green Building Certification

3.4.4 New Construction Versus Retrofits

3.5 Low-Energy or Net-Zero Homes

3.5.1 Germany’s PassivHaus

3.5.2 Zero House 2.0

3.6 Financing Mechanisms

3.6.1 Utility-Funded Programs

3.6.1.1 On-Bill Financing

3.6.1.2 United Kingdom Green Deal

3.6.2 Tax Credits

3.6.3 Energy-Efficient Mortgages

3.6.4 Loan Programs

3.6.5 Residential PACE Financing

4. Global Market Dynamics

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Asia Pacific

4.2.1 China

4.2.1.1 History of Building Energy Codes and Current Context

4.2.1.2 Market Barriers

4.2.1.3 Market Drivers

4.2.1.4 Building Labels and Green Building Certifications

4.2.1.5 Technologies

4.2.2 Japan

4.2.2.1 History of Building Energy Codes and Current Context

4.2.2.2 Technologies

4.2.2.3 Drivers

4.2.2.4 Microwaves Barriers

4.2.3 India

4.2.3.1 History of Building Energy Codes and Current Context

4.2.3.2 Market Barriers

4.2.3.3 Market Drivers

4.2.3.4 Technologies

4.2.4 South Korea

4.2.4.1 Building Energy Codes and Current Context

4.2.4.2 Market Barriers

4.2.4.3 Market Drivers

4.2.4.4 Technologies

4.3 European Union and Eastern Europe

4.3.1 European Union Directives

4.3.1.1 Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

4.3.1.2 Energy Efficiency and End-use Services Directive

4.3.2 Denmark

4.3.2.1 Building Energy Codes and Current Context

4.3.2.2 Drivers

4.3.2.2.1. Strong Regulatory Environment

4.3.2.2.2. Energy Performance Certificates

4.3.2.3 Barriers

4.3.3 Germany

4.3.3.1 Building Energy Codes and Current Context

4.3.3.2 Drivers

4.3.3.2.1. Substantial Investment in Energy Efficiency

4.3.3.2.2. Strong Supply Chain

4.3.3.2.3. Comprehensive Market Development

4.3.3.3 Barriers

4.3.3.4 Technologies

4.3.4 United Kingdom

4.3.4.1 Building Energy Codes and Current Context

4.3.4.2 Market Drivers

4.3.4.2.1. Strength of Regulatory Approach

4.3.4.2.2. Public and Private Investment: The Green Deal

4.3.4.2.3. Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)

4.3.4.3 Market Barriers

4.3.4.4 Technologies

4.3.5 Rest of the European Union and Eastern Europe

4.4 North America

4.4.1 United States

4.4.1.1 Building Energy Codes and Current Context

4.4.1.2 Market Drivers

4.4.1.2.1. Legislation

4.4.1.2.2. ENERGY STAR

4.4.1.2.3. Utility Programs

4.4.1.2.4. Corporate Home Builders

4.4.1.2.5. Lower Operating Expenses

4.4.1.3 Market Barriers

4.4.1.3.1. High Capital Costs and Long Payback Period

4.4.1.3.2. Unrealized Value

4.4.1.3.3. Lack of Awareness

4.4.1.4 Technologies and Services

4.4.1.4.1. LEED for Homes

4.4.1.4.2. NAHB Green Standard

4.4.1.4.3. GreenPoint Rated

5. Key Industry Players

5.1 Overview

5.2 Lighting

5.2.1 Lithonia Lighting

5.2.2 TCP

5.3 Appliances

5.3.1 Electrolux/Frigidaire

5.3.2 Kenmore

5.3.3 LG Electronics

5.3.4 Samsung

5.3.5 Whirlpool/Maytag

5.4 Windows and Doors

5.4.1 Andersen

5.4.2 JELD-WEN

5.4.3 Pella

5.5 Insulation

5.5.1 CertainTeed

5.5.2 Johns Manville

5.5.3 Owens Corning

5.6 HVAC

5.6.1 Carrier

5.6.2 GeoSystems

5.6.3 Geothermal International

5.6.4 Goodman Manufacturing

5.7 Home Energy Audits

5.7.1 Building Performance Institute

5.8 Green Home Builders

5.8.1 China Vanke

5.8.2 Meritage Homes

5.8.3 Pulte Homes

5.8.4 Taylor Wimpey (United Kingdom)

5.9 Non-Profits and Research Organizations

5.9.1 Appraisal Institute

5.9.2 Global Green Building Council

5.9.3 PassivHaus Institut (Germany)

6. Market Forecasts

6.1 Overview

6.2 European Union

6.3 Middle East

6.4 North America

6.5 New Construction vs. Retrofit Activity

7. Company Directory
8. Acronym and Abbreviation List
9. Table of Contents
10. Table of Charts and Figures
11. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

List of Charts and Figures

Energy Efficient Homes Market Value by Region, World Markets: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes Market Value by Segment, Asia Pacific: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes Market Value by Segment, European Union: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes Penetration in Existing Building Stock, European Union: 2012-2020
Segmentation of Building Components Value, Middle East: 2020
Percent of Revenue from Retrofit Market, United States: 2012-2020
Worldwide Status of Residential Building Energy Code Adoption
Projected Residential Energy Use by Category: 2010 and 2050
Total Energy Use in United States Homes: 1978 vs. 2005
Common Air Leaks in Building Envelope
Residential GHP System (Cooling Mode)
Energy Savings Materials and Products Commonly Used in Remodeling Projects
Energy Rating of Different German Residential Design Standards
Climatic Zoning for Building Thermal Design Purposes in China
Chinese MoHURD Building Energy Rating System
Climate Zones in India Defined by the ECBC
Maximum Heat Transmission (U-factor) of Building Envelope Components in South Korea
KEMCO’s Financial Support for Rational Energy Use in Buildings
Government Subsidization of KfW Programs for Energy-Efficient Construction and Modernization: 2001-2011
Historic Energy Savings from Insulation and Equipment Efficiency: 1970-2007
Specifications for the Fabric Energy Efficiency Standard
U.S. Residential Building Energy Code Adoption Status
ENERGY STAR Program Goals

List of Tables

Retail Electricity Prices, Select European Countries and United States
IEEC Energy Efficiency Improvements
Multinational and National Green Building Programs, Global Programs
Annual Primary Energy Intensity, Residential Households by Country
Energy Efficient Homes Market Value by Segment, Asia Pacific: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes Market Value by Segment, European Union: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes Market Value by Segment, Eastern Europe: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes Market Value by Segment, Middle East: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes Market Value by Segment, North America: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes Market Value by Region, World Markets: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes Square Footage by Region, World Markets: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes, New Construction and Retrofits Market Value by Country, Asia Pacific: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes, New Construction and Retrofits Market Value by Country, European Union: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes, New Construction and Retrofits Market Value, Eastern Europe: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes, New Construction and Retrofits Market Value, Middle East: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes, New Construction and Retrofits Market Value by Building Type, North America: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes Penetration in Existing Building Stock, European Union: 2012-2020
Energy Efficient Homes Market Share by Building Type, North America: 2012-2020

Smart Meters

Matthew.McLean — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:44:54 +0000

Smart electric meters have emerged as the most visible technology of the major modernization of the global electricity infrastructure known as the smart grid. Smart meters and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), terms often used synonymously, integrate embedded computing and two-way communications to transform meters from simple manual recording instruments into highly intelligent devices serving increasingly broad roles within the electricity infrastructure. Smart meters have transformed a placid, 140-year old, low-innovation electricity metering market into a high-tech, high-growth juggernaut. In 2008, less than 4% of the global installed base of 1.5 billion electricity meters could be considered “smart” but 4 years later this penetration will have grown to over 18%, and is forecast to exceed 55% by 2020.

Such ongoing growth continues to offer unprecedented opportunities for a broad spectrum of suppliers. However, the smart meter market is exceptionally local, with different drivers, regulatory environments, favored technologies, standards, value and supply chains, and especially, market timing. Most importantly, the smart meter boom is a limited-time opportunity within each region. As anticipated in earlier Pike Research smart meter forecasts, the North American market has already peaked, and faces dramatic near-term contraction, just as the European market begins a similarly dramatic growth period. The Asia Pacific region will continue to outpace all other regions driven by major deployments in China, utilizing a different breed of smart meter technology. The global smart meter market is forecast to experience a modest 4.9% CAGR between 2010 and 2020, but hidden beneath seemingly steady growth are significant regional peaks and valleys, each with their own opportunities and risks. Suppliers seeking to profit from the unique smart meter upgrade cycle must understand the associated technology, standards, and market dynamics behind this regional diversity.

This Pike Research report examines global and regional smart meter market trends, details neighborhood-area and home-area communications technologies and standards, defines and segments various smart meter capabilities, and provides detailed market sizing and forecasts by technology, utility type, and world region for the period from 2010 through 2020. Key vendors, standards, and deployments are profiled, offering a comprehensive window into the dynamic market for smart metering.

Key Questions Addressed:

Where and when have smart meter unit shipments peaked, or will peak in the future?
What are the key smart meter communications technologies, and how will they evolve?
How do smart meter and AMI technologies differ around the world?
Which AMI communications technologies (public and private) will lead in each region?
How, when, and which home area networking technologies be deployed in smart meters?
What are the key policy, technology, and economic risks impacting the smart meter market evolution?

Who needs this report?

Smart meter manufacturers and component suppliers
Networking and communications companies
Energy management and automation vendors
Smart grid software, tools, integration, and installation suppliers
Industry associations and standards organizations
Utilities
Government agencies and energy policymakers
Investor community

1. Executive Summary

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Smart Meter Market Forecast

1.3 Evolution of Smart Meters

2. Market Issues

2.1 Metering Market Overview

2.1.1 Meter Types

2.1.2 Common Terms

2.1.3 Business Structures of Market Participants

2.2 Overview of Electricity Market Issues

2.3 Smart Meter Business Case

2.3.1 Improved Utility Operations

2.3.2 Broader Smart Grid-Related Benefits

2.3.2.1 Energy Use Reduction

2.3.2.2 Demand Response and Peak Shifting

2.3.2.3 Net Metering and Local Generation

2.3.2.4 Support for Electric Vehicles

2.4 Industry Dynamics

2.4.1 Meter and Communications “Co-opetition”

2.4.2 Vendor Consolidation

2.4.3 Emergence of Low-Cost Solutions via Asia Pacific Partners

2.4.4 Non-Traditional Market Entrants

2.5 Smart Meter Market Drivers

2.5.1 Economic Drivers

2.5.2 Energy Policy Drivers

2.5.2.1 North America

2.5.2.2 Europe

2.5.2.3 Asia Pacific

2.5.2.4 Latin America

2.5.2.5 Africa

2.6 Market Challenges

3. Technology Issues

3.1 Smart Meter Components Overview

3.1.1 Smart Meter Requirements

3.2 Meter Technology

3.3 Neighborhood Area Network (NAN) Communications Technologies

3.3.1 NAN Purpose and Function

3.3.2 RF Mesh Networks

3.3.2.1 Physical and Link Layer Protocols

3.3.2.2 Network Layer Protocols

3.3.2.3 Performance Characteristics

3.3.3 RF Point-to-Multipoint Networks

3.3.3.1 Private RF Point-to-Multipoint Systems

3.3.3.1 Cellular-Based Systems

3.3.3.2 Performance Characteristics

3.3.4 Power Line Communication (PLC)

3.3.4.1 Low-Speed Power Line Communication

3.3.4.2 Narrowband Power Line Communication (N-PLC)

3.3.4.3 Broadband over Power Line (BPL)

3.3.4.3 Performance Characteristics

3.4 Home Area Network (HAN) Interface

3.4.1 RF HANs

3.4.1.1 ZigBee

3.4.1.2 Other RF HAN Technologies

3.4.2 Power Line Communication (PLC) HANs

3.4.2.1 HomePlug

3.4.2.2 HomeGrid/ITU G.hn

3.5 Other Smart Meter Communications Configurations

3.6 Key Technical Issues

3.6.1 Smart Metering Communications Requirements

3.6.2 Interoperability and the Move to IP-Based Networks

3.6.3 Integrated System Security

3.6.4 Future-Proofing

3.7 Standards Issues

3.7.1 Who Sets Metering Standards?

3.7.2 “Standard Set of Standards” Efforts

3.7.2.1 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

3.7.2.2 European OPEN meter Project

3.7.2.3 Utility-Driven Standardization

3.7.3 Standards Evolution Implications

4. Deployment Issues and Experiences

4.1 Representative Global Deployments

4.1.1 North America

4.1.1.1 Southern California Edison – Edison SmartConnect

4.1.1.2 Duke Energy

4.1.1.3 Hydro One

4.1.2 Europe

4.1.2.1 Sweden

4.1.2.1.1. Vattenfall

4.1.2.1.2. Gutenberg Energi

4.1.3 Asia Pacific

4.1.3.1 China

4.2 Consumer Response

4.2.1 Meter Accuracy

4.2.2 Data Security and Privacy

4.2.3 Health and Safety

4.2.4 The Opt-Out Option

5. Key Industry Players

5.1 Smart Meter and Communications Vendors

5.1.1 Aclara (ESCO Technologies Inc.)

5.1.2 Ambient Corp.

5.1.3 Echelon Corp.

5.1.4 Elster Group

5.1.5 GE Digital Energy

5.1.6 Glen Canyon Corp.

5.1.7 Grid Net, Inc.

5.1.8 Holley Metering Ltd.

5.1.9 Iskraemeco

5.1.10 Itron Inc.

5.1.11 Landis+Gyr

5.1.12 Nuri Telecom

5.1.13 Sagemcom

5.1.14 Secure Meters Ltd. (formerly PRI Ltd.)

5.1.15 Sensus

5.1.16 Silver Spring Networks

5.1.17 SmartSynch, Inc.

5.1.18 Trilliant Inc.

6. Market Forecasts

6.1 Forecast Introduction

6.2 Global Electrical Meter Installed Base

6.3 Global Smart Meter Unit Shipments by Region

6.3.1 North American Smart Meter Shipments

6.3.2 European Smart Meter Shipments

6.3.3 Asia Pacific Smart Meter Shipments

6.3.4 Latin American Smart Meter Shipments

6.3.5 Middle East/Africa Smart Meter Shipments

6.4 Global Smart Meter Installed Base

6.5 Global Smart Meter Unit Shipments by Meter Type

6.6 Global Smart Meter Unit Shipments by NAN Technology

6.7 Global Advanced Smart Meter Unit Shipments by HAN Technology

6.8 Global Smart Meter Revenue and Average Selling Prices

6. Company Directory
7. Acronym and Abbreviation List
8. Table of Contents
9. Table of Charts and Figures
10. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

List of Charts and Figures

Electrical Meter Installed Base by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Electrical Meter Unit Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments by Utility Type, United States: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments and Installed Base Penetration, United States: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments and Installed Base Penetration, Canada: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Installed Base by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Penetration (of All Electric Meters) by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Electrical Meter Unit Shipments with Percentage Smart Meter Unit Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments by Meter Type, World Markets: 2010-2020
Advanced Smart Meter Unit Shipments as a Percentage of All Smart Meter Unit Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Advanced Smart Meter Unit Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Advanced Smart Meter Penetration (of All Smart Meters) by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments by NAN Technology, World Markets: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments by NAN Technology, North America: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments by NAN Technology, Europe: 2010-2020
Advanced Smart Meter Unit Shipments by NAN Technology, World Markets: 2010-2020
Advanced Smart Meter Unit Shipments by HAN Technology, World Markets: 2010-2020
Basic and Advanced Smart Meter Revenue and ASPs, World Markets: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Revenue and ASPs, World Markets: 2010-2020
Advanced Smart Meter Revenue Percentage by Component, World Markets: 2010-2020
Typical Smart Meter Network Architecture
Selected Smart Meter Business Cases – Operational Benefits
Example Smart Meter Form Factors
Mesh Network Configurations
Star Network Configuration
Example ZigBee Mesh Network Topology
British Gas/Centrica Smart Meter and AMI Configuration
Example SGCC Smart Meter Configurations
Example of Select Standards and Standards Bodies for Revenue Metering
NIST Conceptual Reference Diagram for Smart Grid Information Networks
OPEN meter Architecture
SCE HAN Connectivity Concept
SCE Technology Vendor Map
Duke Energy’s Utility of the Future Concepts
Duke Energy’s Communications Network Concept
Hydro One AMI Configuration
Hydro One’s Smart Grid Concept

List of Tables

Smart Meter Mergers and Acquisitions
Example RF Mesh NAN Systems
Categories of Power Line Communication
Smart Metering NAN, HAN, and AMI-WAN Communications Requirements
All Electrical Meter Unit Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Electrical Meter Installed Base by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Installed Base and Penetration Rates by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Advanced Smart Meter Installed Base and Penetration Rates by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments, Average Selling Price, and Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments as a Percentage of All Electrical Meter Unit Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments by NAN Technology by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Basic Smart Meter Unit Shipments, Average Selling Price, and Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Basic Smart Meter Unit Shipments by NAN Technology by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Advanced Smart Meter Unit Shipments, Average Selling Price, and Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Advanced Smart Meter Component Shipments, Average Selling Price, and Revenue, World Markets: 2010-2020
Advanced Smart Meter Unit Shipments by NAN Technology by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Advanced Smart Meter Unit Shipments by HAN Technology by Region, World Markets: 2010-2020
Electrical Meter Unit Shipments, North America: 2010-2020
Electrical Meter Installed Base, North America: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Installed Base and Penetration Rate, North America: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments, Average Selling Price, and Revenue, North America: 2010-2020
Basic Smart Meter Unit Shipments and Revenue, North America: 2010-2020
Advanced Smart Meter Unit Shipments and Revenue, North America: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Installed Base and Penetration Rate by Utility Type, United States: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments by Utility Type, United States: 2010-2020
Electrical Meter Installed Base, World Markets: 2010-2020
Advanced Smart Meter Unit Shipments as a Percentage of Total Smart Meter Unit Shipments, World Markets: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments by NAN Technology, World Markets: 2010-2020
Smart Meter Unit Shipments by NAN Technology, North America and Europe: 2010-2020
Advanced Smart Meter Unit Shipments by NAN Technology, World Markets: 2010-2020
Basic and Advanced Smart Meter Revenue and Average Selling Price, World Markets: 2010-2020

Frequency Regulation for the Grid

Kristi Anderson — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:53:47 +0000

Frequency regulation is an ancillary service with the purpose of managing the quality of energy on the grid. Frequency regulation balances the fluctuations between electricity generation and electrical load and manages the variability in the grid’s frequency output and is required to maintain grid balance regardless of whether the electricity market is regulated or deregulated; frequency regulation is relevant to every grid system. Traditionally, frequency regulation was largely tied to the wholesale energy market. Today, a second key driver has developed – intermittent renewable energy. Solar PV, wind, and other intermittent resources are causing frequency instabilities on the electrical grid. In addition, in face of energy security concerns, major economies are mandating changes in energy mixes globally, altering the mix of technologies available to deliver frequency regulation.

New opportunities in the frequency regulation sector are emerging in countries that are liberalizing or deregulating electricity markets. Additional opportunities are developing in fully deregulated markets that are changing market rules to differentiate the quality of frequency regulation delivered by various technologies. The United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued Order 755 (commonly referred to as the commission’s Pay for Performance order) with the purpose of making the market more efficient, encouraging high-quality vendors to the market, and reducing the amount of frequency regulation required by the market, all else being equal.

This Pike Research report analyzes the global market for frequency regulation including capacity supplied by coal power plants, natural gas power plants, nuclear power plants, and energy storage systems. The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the demand drivers, business models, policies, and technology issues associated with the frequency regulation market. Key industry players are profiled in depth and worldwide revenue and capacity forecasts, segmented by technology and region, extend through 2022.

Key Questions Addressed:

What is frequency regulation?
How is frequency regulation delivered?
What are the key market structures affecting how much frequency regulation is worth?
What are the key differences between the North American, European, and Asian markets?
What key market conditions will affect the frequency regulation market over the next 10 years?
How will more aggressive economic growth affect the frequency regulation market?

Who needs this report?

Renewable energy technology providers and project developers
Energy storage technology vendors and integrators
Battery manufacturers and component providers
Utilities
Government agencies
Investor community

1. Executive Summary

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Market Issues

1.3 Technologies

1.4 Market Forecast

2. Market Issues

2.1 What Are Ancillary Services?

2.2 What Is Frequency Regulation?

2.3 Key Market Conditions

2.3.1 Regulated Markets and Technology Mix

2.3.2 Deregulated Markets and Technology Mix

3. Markets by Region

3.1 Broad Regional Comparison

3.2 North America

3.2.1 Energy Mix

3.2.2 Pay for Performance

3.3 Europe

3.3.1 European Grid System

3.3.2 Technical Requirements

3.4 Asia Pacific

3.4.1 Korea

3.4.2 China

3.4.3 India

3.5 Rest of World

4. Technology Issues

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Flywheels

4.2.1 Basic Principles

4.2.2 Strengths and Weaknesses

4.2.3 Issues Related to Cost

4.3 Lead-Acid Batteries

4.4 Advanced Lead-Acid Batteries

4.5 Pumped Storage

4.5.1 Overview

4.5.2 Applications

4.5.3 Issues Related to Cost

4.6 Sodium-Sulfur Batteries

4.6.1 Overview

4.6.2 Applications

4.6.3 Issues Related To Cost

4.7 Lithium ion Batteries

4.7.1 Overview

4.7.2 Leading Chemistries

4.7.3 Summary of Developments

4.7.4 Efficiency and Capacity

4.7.5 Issues Related to Cost

4.8 ESS for Ancillary Services Technology Comparison

4.9 ESS for Ancillary Services Costs

5. Key Industry Players

5.1 Grid operators

5.1.1 TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company)

5.1.2 KPX (Korea Power Exchange)

5.1.3 ERCOT

5.1.4 PJM

5.1.5 Energinet

5.2 Flywheels

5.2.1 Active Power

5.2.2 Amber Kinetics

5.2.3 Beacon Power

5.2.4 Vycon

5.3 Advanced Lead-Acid Batteries

5.3.1 East Penn Manufacturing

5.3.2 Panasonic

5.3.3 Xtreme Power

5.4 Lithium Ion

5.4.1 A123 Systems

5.4.2 Altairnano

5.4.3 Saft Batteries

5.5 NaS Batteries: NGK Insulators

5.6 Pumped Storage

5.6.1 Black & Veatch

5.6.2 HDR

5.6.3 MWH Global

5.7 Energy Storage Value-Add Players

5.7.1 AES Energy Storage

5.7.2 NYSERDA

6. Market Forecasts

6.1 Key Market Conditions

6.2 Scenarios: Average and Aggressive

6.3 Methodology

6.3.1 Revenue

6.3.2 Model

6.4 Global Market Forecast

6.5 North America

6.6 Europe

6.7 Asia Pacific

7. Company Directory
8. Acronym and Abbreviation List
9. Table of Contents
10. Table of Charts and Figures
11. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

List of Charts and Figures

Coal-Fired Power Plant Following the AGC Regulation Command Signal
Commercial Flywheel Performance
The European Grid’s Five Synchronous Areas: 2009
Fingrid Regulation Up and Regulation Down Prices for 2011
World Energy Consumption: 1990-2035
Diagram of Electric Power Supply and Demand, Korea: 2010
Korea’s Smart Grid Roadmap
Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Cycle Life Comparison to Other Advanced Batteries
Schematic of Pumped Storage
Planned Pumped Storage Facilities in the United States
Integrating Wind with Pumped Storage Shaping Wind Variability
Schematic of Sodium-Sulfur Battery Technology
Core NaS Application: Conventional Energy Time Shifting or Peak Shaving
Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, World Markets: 2012-2022
Electricity Production by Fuel Type, United States: 2008
Generation Capacity by Fuel Type, South Korea: 2001-2012
Electricity Production, by Fuel Type, China: 2008
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Market by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Region, World Markets, Aggressive Scenario: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Average Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Average Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Average Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Coal Power Plants by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Natural Gas Plants by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Nuclear Power Plants by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Energy Storage Systems by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Coal Power Plants by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Natural Gas Plants by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Nuclear Power Plants by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Energy Storage Systems by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Coal Power Plants by Region, Market Revenue, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Natural Gas Plants by Region, Market Revenue, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Nuclear Power Plants by Region, Market Revenue, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Energy Storage Systems by Region, Market Revenue, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Coal Power Plants by Region, Market Revenue, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Natural Gas Plants by Region, Market Revenue, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Nuclear Power Plants by Region, Market Revenue, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Energy Storage Systems by Region, Market Revenue, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, Latin America: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, Middle East: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, Africa: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, World Markets: 2012-2022

List of Tables

Summary of Key Market Conditions in the Frequency Regulation Market
Summary of Select Ancillary Service Markets and Characteristics
Summary of Key Markets and Drivers and Market Characteristics, Select Countries
Summary of Market Structures, ISOs versus Vertically Integrated Markets
Summary of U.S. Grid Operators, Capacity, Ancillary Services Considered, and Payments, as Available
Fingrid Regulation Up and Regulation Down Minimum, Maximum, and Average Prices for 2011
Summary of European Grid Operators, Capacity, Ancillary Services Considered, and Payments, as Available
Technical Comparison of Primary Frequency Control, Parameters in Various Systems: 2007
Summary of Asia Pacific Grid Operators, Capacity, Ancillary Services Considered, and Payments, as Available
South Korea’s Energy Consumption and Imports
China Southern Grid Frequency Regulation Payment Structure
Summary of Rest of World Grid Operators, Capacity, Ancillary Services Considered, and Payments, as Available
Characteristics of Li-ion Battery Chemistries
ESG Technology Strengths and Weaknesses
Storage Characteristics by Application and Technology
Active Power SWOT Analysis
Amber Kinetics SWOT Analysis
Beacon Power SWOT Analysis
Vycon SWOT Analysis
East Penn Manufacturing SWOT Analysis
Panasonic SWOT Analysis
Xtreme Power SWOT Analysis
A123 Systems SWOT Analysis
Altairnano SWOT Analysis
Saft Batteries SWOT Analysis
NGK Insulators SWOT Analysis
Black & Veatch SWOT Analysis
HDR SWOT Analysis
MWH SWOT Analysis
AES Energy Storage SWOT Analysis
NYSERDA SWOT Analysis
Summary of Key Market Conditions in the Frequency Regulation Market
Pike Research Forecast Methodology Drivers
Annual Growth of Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Average Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Average Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Technology, Average Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Cost by Technology, Average Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Revenue by Technology, Average Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity, North America, Aggressive Scenario: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Cost by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Revenue by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Annual Growth of Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Average Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Average Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Technology, Average Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Cost by Technology, Average Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Revenue by Technology, Average Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity, Western Europe, Aggressive Scenario: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Cost by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Revenue by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Annual Growth of Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Average Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Average Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Technology, Average Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Cost by Technology, Average Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Revenue by Technology, Average Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity, Asia Pacific, Aggressive Scenario: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Cost by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Revenue by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Annual Growth of Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Average Scenario, Latin America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Average Scenario, Latin America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Technology, Average Scenario, Latin America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Cost by Technology, Average Scenario, Latin America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Revenue by Technology, Average Scenario, Latin America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Latin America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity, Latin America, Aggressive Scenario: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Latin America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Cost by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Latin America: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Revenue by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Latin America: 2012-2022
Annual Growth of Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Average Scenario, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Average Scenario, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Technology, Average Scenario, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Cost by Technology, Average Scenario, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Revenue by Technology, Average Scenario, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity, Eastern Europe, Aggressive Scenario: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Cost by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Revenue by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Annual Growth of Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Average Scenario, Middle East: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Average Scenario, Middle East: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Technology, Average Scenario, Middle East: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Cost by Technology, Average Scenario, Middle East: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Revenue by Technology, Average Scenario, Middle East: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Middle East: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity, Middle East, Aggressive Scenario: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Middle East: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Cost by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Middle East: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Revenue by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Middle East: 2012-2022
Annual Growth of Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Average Scenario, Africa: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Average Scenario, Africa: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Technology, Average Scenario, Africa: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Cost by Technology, Average Scenario, Africa: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Revenue by Technology, Average Scenario, Africa: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Africa: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Capacity, Africa, Aggressive Scenario: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Africa: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Cost by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Africa: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Revenue by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Africa: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Coal Power Plants by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Natural Gas Plants by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Nuclear Power Plants by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Energy Storage Systems by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Coal Power Plants by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Natural Gas Plants by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Nuclear Power Plants by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Energy Storage Systems by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Average Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Average Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Average Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Average Scenario, Latin America: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Average Scenario, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Average Scenario, Middle East: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Average Scenario, Africa: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Latin America: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market, by Technology Aggressive Scenario, Middle East: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Africa: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Region, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Coal Power Plants by Region, Market Revenue, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Natural Gas Plants by Region, Market Revenue, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Nuclear Power Plants by Region, Market Revenue, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Energy Storage Systems by Region, Market Revenue, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Region, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Coal Power Plants by Region, Market Revenue, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Natural Gas Plants by Region, Market Revenue, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Nuclear Power Plants by Region, Market Revenue, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Frequency Regulation Delivered by Energy Storage Systems by Region, Market Revenue, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Technology, Average Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Technology, Average Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Technology, Average Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Technology, Average Scenario, Latin America: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Technology, Average Scenario, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Technology, Average Scenario, Middle East: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Technology, Average Scenario, Africa: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, North America: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Latin America: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Middle East: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue by Technology, Aggressive Scenario, Africa: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, North America: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, Western Europe: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, Asia Pacific: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, Latin America: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, Eastern Europe: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, Middle East: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, Africa: 2012-2022
Total Frequency Regulation Market Revenue, Average and Aggressive Scenarios, World Markets: 2012-2022

Utility Geographic Information Systems

Kristi Anderson — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:59:48 +0000

The electrical grid consists of power generation, transmission, distribution, and customer assets that literally cover the face of the earth. Ultimately, the smart grid is all about awareness of the situation of these assets in order to facilitate optimal performance and effectively anticipate and respond to events that might disrupt performance. A geographic information system (GIS) is the method by which utilities capture, store, manipulate, analyze, and manage geospatially referenced information about these assets. Geodata types relevant to electric utilities might include everything from land-based data, streets, ownership/real estate, vegetation, network topology, GPS location data, census data, and many others.

Since spatial data underlies everything an electric utility does, GIS is the only foundational view that can potentially link every operational activity of an electric utility including design and construction, asset management, workforce management, and outage management as well as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), distribution management systems (DMSs), renewables, and strategy planning. Today, utilities are enhancing these key smart grid business processes by implementing GIS applications to support optimal operations.

This Pike Research report analyzes the global market opportunity for GIS across four key application segments: GIS tools and GIS workflow applications for both AEC and operations applications. The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the demand drivers, business models, and technology issues associated with this rapidly growing opportunity. Key industry players are profiled in depth and worldwide software and services revenue, segmented by region, are provided through 2017.

Key Questions Addressed:

How does GIS enable smart grid technologies and which applications are center-stage for utilities going forward?
What are the key challenges for GIS users and vendors that must be overcome for the potential benefits of GIS to be fully realized?
What are the relative software and services opportunities between GIS workflow segments – AEC vs. Operations – over the 2011-2017 timeframe?
What are the key GIS-related workflows utilities are developing today and their relative speed of adoption?
How are key technology developments likely to impact the usage of GIS in the forecast period?
Who are the market leaders and what is their positioning?
How will regional demand differ for GIS tools and workflows?

Who needs this report?

GIS software tools providers
GIS-related utility software and services solutions providers
Smart grid technology companies
Smart grid project leaders
Utilities
Investor community

1. Executive Summary

1.1 What is a Geographic Information System?

1.2 GIS in the Electric Utility Industry

1.3 Challenges for GIS in the Electric Utility

1.3.1 Data Complexity and Quality

1.3.2 Mobile Workforce Requirements

1.3.3 Organizational Challenges

1.3.4 GIS Ecosystem

1.4 Evolution of the Electric Utility GIS Market

1.5 Utility GIS – Technology Developments

1.5.1 Mobility and Communications

1.5.2 Cloud

1.5.3 Analytics

1.5.4 Federated versus Central GIS Repository

1.6 Utility GIS Vendors

1.7 Utility GIS Market Size and Forecast

2. Market Issues

2.1 What is GIS?

2.2 GIS in the Electric Utility Industry

2.3 Evolution of Electric Utility GIS

2.3.1 Majority Adoption Workflows

2.3.1.1 Automated Mapping/Facilities Management

2.3.1.2 Back Office

2.3.1.3 AEC Plant and Infrastructure Design and Engineering

2.3.2 Early Majority Workflows

2.3.2.1 Asset Management

2.3.2.2 Mobile Workforce Automation

2.3.2.3 Outage Management Systems

2.3.3 Early Adopter/Innovator Stage

2.3.3.1 Advanced DMS

2.3.3.2 AMI and Meter Data Management

2.4 Challenges for GIS in the Electric Utility

2.4.1 Data

2.4.1.1 Data Complexity and Unique Application Usage

2.4.1.2 Data Quality

2.4.2 Mobile Workforce Requirements

2.4.3 Loss of GIS and Asset Knowledge as the Experienced Workforce Retires

2.4.4 Organizational Challenges

2.4.4.1 ROI Justification

2.4.4.2 The GIS Organizational Function

2.4.5 Effectiveness of the GIS Ecosystem

2.4.6 Consumerization of IT

2.5 Summary

3. Technology Issues

3.1 Mobility

3.2 Analytics

3.3 Cloud

3.4 Communications Technology

3.5 Federated versus Central GIS Database of Record

3.6 3D

3.7 Remote Sensing

3.8 Standards

4. Key Industry Players

4.1 Overview

4.2 Software Vendors

4.3 Services Vendors

4.4 Vendor Profiles

4.4.1 Accenture

4.4.2 Autodesk

4.4.3 Bentley

4.4.4 Enspiria Solutions/Black & Veatch

4.4.5 Esri

4.4.6 GE Energy Smallworld

4.4.7 IBM

4.4.8 Infosys Limited

4.4.9 Intergraph Corporation

4.4.10 Mettenmeier

4.4.11 Oracle

4.4.12 Telvent (Schneider Electric)

4.4.13 Other Vendors

5. Market Forecasts

5.1 Utility GIS Market Definition

5.2 Total Software and Services Forecast

5.3 Software Market Trends

5.3.1 Type of Software Segment

5.3.1.1 GIS Tool Segment

5.3.1.1.1. AEC GIS Tool Segment

5.3.1.1.2. Operations GIS Tool Segment

5.3.2 Type of Workflow Segment

5.3.2.1 AEC Workflow

5.3.2.1.1. AEC GIS Workflow Segment

5.3.2.1.2. Operations GIS Workflow Segment

5.4 Services Market Trends

5.5 Regional Assumptions

5.5.1 North and Latin America

5.5.2 Europe

5.5.3 Asia Pacific and Middle East

5.6 Product Definitions

6. Company Directory
7. Acronym and Abbreviation List
8. Table of Contents
9. Table of Charts and Figures
10. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

List of Charts and Figures

Total Electric Utility Industry GIS-Related Software and Services Spending, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Electric Utility Industry GIS-Related Software and Services Spending, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Electric Utility Industry GIS Tool and Workflow Software Spending by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Electric Utility Industry GIS-Related Services Spending by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Electric Utility Industry Operations GIS Tool and Workflow Software Spending, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Electric Utility Industry GIS Tool and Workflow Software Spending, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Electric Utility AEC GIS Tool and Workflow Software Spending, World Markets: 2011-2017
GIS Database Layers
Electric Utility GIS Architecture
Electric Utility GIS-related Applications

List of Tables

AEC and Operations GIS Tools and Workflow Applications Examples
Electric Utility AEC GIS Tool Software Spending by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Electric Utility AEC GIS Workflow Software Spending by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Electric Utility AEC GIS Tool and Workflow Software Spending by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Electric Utility Industry Operations GIS Tool Software Spending by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Electric Utility Industry Operations GIS Workflow Software Spending by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Electric Utility Industry Operations GIS Tool and Workflow Software Spending by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Electric Utility Industry GIS Tool and Workflow Software Spending by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Electric Utility Industry GIS Tool Software Spending by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Electric Utility Industry GIS Workflow Software Spending by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Electric Utility Industry GIS Tool and Workflow Software Spending by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Electric Utility Industry GIS-Related Services Spending by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Electric Utility Industry GIS Tool and Workflow Software Spending, World Markets: 2011-2017

Social Media in the Utility Industry Consumer Survey

Kristi Anderson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:10:06 +0000

As social media adoption continues to grow, utilities of all sizes are recognizing the impact these new services can have on their marketing, communications, and business strategies. Pike Research estimates that approximately 57 million customers worldwide will use social media to engage utilities in 2011, and that number is expected to rise to 624 million customers by the end of 2017. To assess consumer usage of social networking services for interaction with their utility companies, Pike Research conducted a web-based survey of more than 1,000 U.S. consumers in the fall of 2011 using a nationally representative and demographically balanced sample.

While some utilities have already seized the opportunity social media offers, others remain on the sidelines. Pike Research believes there are benefits utilities can garner by utilizing social networking and media services to communicate with end users, including:

Informing customers about changes to pricing and billing

Educating customers and keeping them informed about new products and services

Addressing questions and allowing for a “virtual” conversation with customers

Reaching certain demographic groups

Pike Research believes that as social networking and media become more pervasive, utilities and other companies will look to invest in and grow their presence in this area.

This Pike Research white paper examines the current frequency of consumer interactions with utilities using social media tools, the reasons for those interactions, and the demographic and behavioral segments most likely to use social media such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and blogs for utility interactions. The report also analyzes the level of interest among consumers in future engagement with utilities via social media. The report’s findings are based on a web-based survey of 1,051 U.S. consumers conducted in the fall of 2011.

What does this report answer?

Are consumers adopting social networking and media services?
Are they using these services to interact with their utilities?
What are the most common social media sites that consumers use to communicate with their utility?
How does the level of interaction with utilities via social media vary by demographic and behavioral segment?
Why are consumers interacting with their utility through social networking and media sites?
How likely are consumers to use social media and networking site to interact with their utility in the future?

Who needs this report?

Utilities
Smart meter manufacturers
Home energy management companies
Demand response service providers
Smart appliance manufacturers
Systems integrators
Industry associations
Consumer advocacy groups
Government agencies
Investor community

1. Introduction

2. Current Use of Social Media

2.1 Current Use of Social Networking and Media

3. Using Social Media to Interact with Utilities

3.1 Social Media and Utilities Customers

4. Future Interaction with Utilities

4.1 Planned Future Interactions

5. Summary and Conclusions

5.1 Current Social Media Usage

5.2 Future Social Media Services Usage

5.3 Social Media Recommendations for Utilities

6.      Table of Contents
7.      Table of Charts and Figures
8.      Scope of Study and Survey Methodology

List of Charts and Figures

Current Use of Social Media Sites
Social Media Usage by Demographic Segment
Social Media Usage by Behavioral Segment
Current Use of Social Media to Interact with Utility
Interaction with Utility via Social Media by Demographic Segment
Interaction with Utility via Social Media by Behavioral Segment
Type of Social Media Used to Interact with Utility
Frequency of Interaction with Utility via Social Media
Reasons for Interaction with Utility via Social Media
Planned Future Interaction with Utility via Social Media
Planned Future Interaction with Utility by Demographic Segment
Planned Future Interaction with Utility by Behavioral Segment

Vehicle to Grid Technologies

Kristi Anderson — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:21:06 +0000

The batteries used in plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will increasingly be utilized by property owners and grid operators to provide a wide variety of energy services. The power potential of the batteries can be used to reduce the utility costs of a building, or when aggregated with other vehicles or stationary energy storage sources, to provide ancillary services such as frequency regulation. The expected penetration of PEVs will provide sufficient numbers to compete with stationary energy storage and traditional peaking power plants. The additional cost for upgrading PEVs to V2G is considered favorable to the creation of new power generation assets.

V2G is currently being tested in pilot projects around the world and will initially be pursued by fleets and large consumers of energy where vehicles have established schedules for being plugged in. The highest demand for V2G will be in energy markets that are more open to new technologies and with higher concentrations of intermittent renewable power. Bulk energy storage applications such as storing excess wind energy production at night and returning the power to the grid during times of higher demand have not been aggressively pursued due to the potential negative impact of frequent full discharging on the cycle life of the batteries.

This Pike Research report examines the market opportunity for V2G technologies to be utilized for demand response, vehicle to building, frequency regulation, and various other ancillary services to support grid reliability and stability. The study analyzes technology issues and policy factors associated with the growth of V2G, as well as key hurdles to adoption. The strategies of key market participants are profiled, and forecasts are provided for V2G-enabled vehicles and service revenues through 2017.

Key Questions Addressed:

When will V2G become commercially viable as a consumer application?
What role will fleets play in launching V2G services?
What is the revenue potential for V2G-enabled vehicles in ancillary services?
How do local energy market regulations impact the potential for V2G?
What regions of the world will lead in V2G adoption?

Who needs this report?

Auto manufacturers and suppliers
Battery manufacturers
Utilities
Grid operators
Energy aggregators and services companies
Government agencies
Industry associations
Investor community

1. Executive Summary

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Market Evolution

1.3 Market Challenges

2. Market Issues

2.1 Development of V2G

2.1.1 Automaker Participation

2.1.2 Recent V2G Developments

2.1.3 Utility Involvement in V2G

2.2 PEV Sales

2.3 Ancillary Services

2.3.1 Energy Storage and Ancillary Services

2.3.2 V2G Market Barriers

2.3.3 Regional Demand for V2G in Ancillary Services

2.3.3.1 Markets in North America

2.3.3.2 ISO Regions

2.3.3.3 Markets in Europe

2.3.3.4 Markets in Asia Pacific

2.3.3.4.1. Japan

2.3.3.4.2. Korea

2.3.3.4.3. India

2.3.3.4.4. China

2.3.3.5 Markets in the Middle East

2.3.4 Demand Response

2.4 Virtual Power Plants/Microgrids

2.5 Vehicle to Building (V2B)

2.5.1 Demand Charge Avoidance and Peak Shaving

2.5.2 Emergency and Backup Power

2.6 Battery Charge and Discharge Rates

2.6.1 Bidirectional Power Delivery

2.6.2 Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles

2.7 Management of PEVs

2.7.1 Smart Charging Management

2.7.2 Data Analytics

2.8 Equipment Requirements

2.8.1 Onboard Equipment

2.8.2 Premise Equipment

2.8.3 Utility Upgrades

2.9 Permitting

3. Marketing and Commercialization

3.1 V2G Applicability of Ancillary Services

3.2 V2G Revenue Potential

3.2.1 Regulation Services

3.2.2 Demand Response

3.2.3 Pay-for-Performance

3.2.4 Battery Leasing

3.3 Battery Availability for V2G

3.4 V2G Case Studies

3.4.1 Amsterdam Smart City

3.4.2 Better Place – Israel and Denmark

3.4.3 DOE-Chrysler Trucks

3.4.4 EDISON Project

3.4.5 Green Crossover Town

3.4.6 Los Angeles Air Force Base

3.4.7 Maui Smart Grid Demonstration Project

3.4.8 MeRegio Mobil

4. Industry Drivers

4.1 Fleets

4.2 Trucks

4.3 Employers

4.4 Military

4.5 Expansion of Renewable Power Generation

4.5.1 Wind

4.5.2 Solar

4.6 Energy Aggregators and Energy Service Companies

5. Technology Issues

5.1 Security

5.2 Communications Standards

5.3 Safety Standard

5.4 Impact on Vehicle Batteries

6. Key Industry Players

6.1 AC Propulsion

6.2 AutoPort Inc.

6.3 Better Place

6.4 Bosch

6.5 Coulomb Technologies Inc.

6.6 Daimler

6.7 Dansk Energi

6.8 Dong Energy

6.9 Eetrex Inc.

6.10 EnBW

6.11 Energinet.dk

6.12 Envision Solar

6.13 Fleet Energy Company

6.14 GE

6.15 Grid2Home

6.16 Hitachi

6.17 IBM

6.18 ITOCHU

6.19 Mazda

6.20 Mitsubishi

6.21 National Grid

6.22 Nissan Motor Corp.

6.23 NRG Energy

6.24 Nuvve

6.25 PGE

6.26 PJM

6.27 Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

6.28 Ricardo

6.29 RWE

6.30 SAP

6.31 SAE International

6.32 Siemens

6.33 Silver Spring Networks

6.34 TARDEC

6.35 Tendril

6.36 University of Delaware

6.37 Zam Energy

7. Market Forecasts

7.1 V2G-Enabled Light-Duty Vehicles

7.2 V2G-Enabled Light-Duty Fleet Vehicles

7.3 V2G Investment

7.4 V2G-Enabled MD/HD Trucks

7.5 V2G-Enabled LD Vehicle Revenue from Ancillary Services

7.6 V2G-Enabled MD/HD Truck Revenue from Ancillary Services

8.       Company Directory
9.       Acronym and Abbreviation List
10.     Table of Contents
11.     Table of Charts and Figures
12.    Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

List of Charts and Figures

V2G Applications and Participants
Diagram of Vehicle and Grid Interaction in V2G
States with Deregulated Electricity Markets
The European Grid’s Five Synchronous Areas
V2G-enabled PEV
Green Crossover Town Project Diagram
Cumulative Light-Duty PEV Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
V2G-Enabled Light-Duty PEV Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Ancillary Services Revenue, LD V2G-Enabled PEVs, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Light-Duty PEV Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Light-Duty PEV Fleet Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
MD/HD Plug-in Trucks, Class 3-8 Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Cumulative Employer-Owned EV Charging Equipment Sales by Region: World Markets: 2011-2017
Cumulative Installed Wind Capacity by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Annual V2G-enabled Light-duty PEV Sales, World Markets: 2011-2017
V2G-Enabled Light-Duty Fleet PEV Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Vehicle Investment, V2G-Enabled Light-Duty PEVs, World Markets: 2011-2017
Cumulative V2G-Enabled MD/HD Trucks, Class 3-8 Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Ancillary Services Revenue, V2G-Enabled Light-Duty PEVs, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Ancillary Services Revenue, V2G-Enabled MD/HD Trucks, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017

List of Tables

Ancillary Services Overview
Comparison of Battery Utility for Ancillary Services
Cumulative Light-Duty PEV Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Light-Duty PHEV Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Light-Duty BEV Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Light-Duty PEV Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Light-Duty PHEV Fleet Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Light-Duty BEV Fleet Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Light-Duty PEV Fleet Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Cumulative EVSE Unit Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Cumulative Employer-Owned EV Charging Equipment Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
MD/HD Plug-in Truck, Class 3-8 Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Cumulative Workplace Charging Equipment Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Cumulative Installed Wind Capacity by Country, World Markets: 2011-2017
V2G-Enabled Light-Duty PEV Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Cumulative V2G-Enabled Light-Duty PEV Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
V2G-Enabled Light-Duty Fleet PEV Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Cumulative V2G-Enabled Fleet PEV Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Vehicle Investment, V2G-Enabled Light-Duty PEVs, World Markets: 2011-2017
Vehicle Investment, V2G-Enabled Light-Duty Fleet PEVs, World Markets: 2011-2017
V2G Infrastructure Investment, Light-Duty PEVs, World Markets: 2011-2017
Cumulative Capacity of V2G-Enabled Light-Duty PEVs by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Cumulative Storage Capacity of V2G-Enabled Light-Duty PEVs by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
V2G-Enabled MD/HD PEV Trucks, Class 3-8 Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Cumulative V2G-Enabled MD/HD PEV Trucks, Class 3-8 Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Cumulative Capacity of V2G-Enabled MD/HD Trucks, Class 3-8, World Markets: 2011-2017
Cumulative Storage Capacity of V2G-Enabled MD/HD Trucks, Class 3-8, World Markets: 2011-2017
Vehicle Investment, V2G-Enabled MD/HD Trucks, Class 3-8, World Markets: 2011-2017
V2G Infrastructure Investment, MD/HD Trucks, World Markets: 2011-2017
Frequency Regulation Revenue, LD V2G-Enabled PEVs, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Frequency Regulation Revenue, LD V2G-Enabled PEVs, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Demand Response Revenue, LD V2G-Enabled PEVs, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Demand Response Revenue, LD V2G-Enabled PEVs, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Other Ancillary Services Revenue, LD V2G-Enabled PEVs, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Other Ancillary Services Revenue, LD V2G-Enabled PEVs, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Ancillary Services Revenue, LD V2G-Enabled PEVs, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total Ancillary Services Revenue, LD V2G-Enabled PEVs, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Frequency Regulation Revenue, MD/HD V2G-Enabled Trucks, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Frequency Regulation Revenue, MD/HD V2G-Enabled Trucks, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Demand Response Revenue, MD/HD V2G-Enabled Trucks, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Demand Response Revenue, MD/HD V2G-Enabled Trucks, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Other Ancillary Services Revenue, MD/HD V2G-Enabled Trucks, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Other Ancillary Services Revenue, MD/HD V2G-Enabled Trucks, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Ancillary Services Revenue, MD/HD V2G-Enabled Trucks, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Ancillary Services Revenue, MD/HD V2G-Enabled Trucks, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017

Virtual Power Plants

Kristi Anderson — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:35:07 +0000

Growing investments in distributed energy resources – renewable distributed energy generation, demand response (DR), energy storage, and plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) – will require new business and technology platforms to manage the increased level of diversity and complexity. The increasing variability of both generation (from solar and wind) and loads (due to DR and PEVs) will also require more sophisticated and decentralized decision making. As a result of all of these factors, interest in virtual power plants (VPPs) is gaining significant momentum within the industry.

One of the best ways to capture the essence of today’s most commercially viable VPP is this simple definition: the ability to tap resources in real time, and with enough granularity, to control the load profiles of customers, aggregate these resources, and put them up on a trader’s desk. Unlike microgrids, utilities will have to play a major role in the evolution of the VPP market, by nature of their reliance upon the transmission and distribution grid infrastructure, including smart meters. While there are several distinct segments within the VPP market, there is currently an explosion of interest in DR-based VPPs, which are expected to continue leading the way in terms of capacity additions over the next few years.

This Pike Research report provides an in-depth assessment of the market opportunity for VPPs including a comprehensive examination of the four major market segments: demand response-based VPPs, supply-side VPPs, mixed asset VPPs, and wholesale auction VPPs. The report includes detailed market forecasts through 2017, including three growth scenarios for each segment. The study also provides profiles and SWOT analysis for key industry players in the VPP market.

Key Questions Addressed:

What is a “virtual power plant” and how do definitions differ in different parts of the world?
Is a “virtual power plant” the same as a “microgrid“ or even the “smart grid?”
How do the four VPP segments differ, and what do long-term trends suggest in terms of the dominant resources that will comprise future VPPs?
Why are large companies such as GE, Cisco, IBM, and Schneider Electric entering this market?
Who are the leading small innovators in the VPP space?
What are the key gateway technologies that will accelerate VPP deployments beyond 2017?
What are the policy drivers for VPPs in different parts of the world?
What are key implementation issues for VPPs?
Why are the United States, Germany, Denmark, Japan, and China such hot spots for VPPs?

Who needs this report?

Utilities
Smart grid hardware and software vendors
Demand response providers
IT software and services companies
Government agencies
Investor community

1. Executive Summary

1.1 Virtual Power Plant Market Overview

1.2 Market Forecasts

2. Market Issues

2.1 VPP Definitions, Key Components, and Trends

2.1.1 Pike Research’s Working Definition

2.1.2 VPPs and Microgrids: Similarities and Contrasts

2.1.3 Merging of Microgrid/VPP Models

2.1.4 What Specific Smart Grid Steps Support VPPs?

2.1.5 Global VPP Market Insights

2.1.6 Virtual Aggregation and Optimization Trends

2.2 The Business Case for VPPs

2.2.1 Better Generation Asset Utilization

2.2.2 Greater Flexibility in Meeting Power Demand

2.2.3 VPP Synergy with DR 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0

2.2.4 Modular, Nimble, and Diverse Supply Portfolios

2.2.5 Automated Dispatch Capability

2.2.6 Economic, Environmental, and Reliability Optimization Strategies

2.2.7 Bridging the Divide between Wholesale and Retail Markets

2.2.8 Net Cost of VPP Alternatives

2.2.9 Tipping Point Value for VPPs

2.3 Current Market Opportunities

2.3.1 Smart Grid Upgrades

2.3.2 Climate Change Considerations

2.3.3 Trends toward Real-Time, Time-of-Use Pricing

2.3.4 IT Crossovers into Power Markets

2.3.5 Community Solar and Virtual Net Metering

2.3.6 Community Choice Aggregation

2.3.7 Key Advantages of VPP over Microgrid

2.4 Implementation Issues

2.4.1 Lack of VPP Definitions, Incentives, and Policies

2.4.2 Lack of VPP Standards and Certifications

2.4.3 Current Consumer Backlash against Smart Grid Rollouts

2.4.4 Price Spikes, Big Brother, and Emerging EMF/RF Concerns

3. Technology Issues

3.1 Key VPP Component Overview

3.1.1 Evolution of Electricity Markets

3.1.2 What Are the Top Two Technology Drivers for VPPs?

3.2 Renewable Distributed Energy Generation

3.2.1 Basic Principles

3.2.2 Strengths and Weaknesses

3.2.3 Commercial Time Horizon

3.3 Demand Response

3.3.1 Strengths and Weaknesses

3.3.2 Commercial Time Horizon

3.4 Advanced Energy Storage Technologies

3.4.1 Strengths and Weaknesses

3.4.2 Commercial Time Horizon

3.4.2.1 Lithium Ion Batteries

3.4.2.2 Sodium Sulfur Batteries

3.4.2.3 Flow Batteries

3.4.2.4 Flywheels

3.4.2.5 Compressed Air Energy Storage

3.4.2.6 Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage

3.5 Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles

3.5.1 Strengths and Weaknesses

3.5.2 Commercial Time Horizon

3.6 Smart Inverters

3.6.1 Strengths and Weaknesses

3.6.2 Commercial Time Horizon

4. Key Industry Players

4.1 Utilities

4.1.1 DONG Energy

4.1.2 Duke Energy

4.1.3 Xcel Energy

4.1.4 Southern California Edison

4.2 Large Non-Utility Players

4.2.1 Cisco

4.2.2 Schneider Electric

4.2.3 Siemens

4.2.4 IBM

4.2.5 General Electric

4.2.6 Alstom Grid

4.3 Demand Response Aggregators and Enablers

4.3.1 EnerNOC

4.3.2 Comverge

4.3.3 Consert

4.4 VPP Platform Trail Blazers

4.4.1 Spirae, Inc.

4.4.2 Power Analytics

4.4.3 Calico Energy

4.4.4 OSIsoft

4.4.5 Blue Pillar

4.5 VPP Optimization Software Firms

4.5.1 Ventyx

4.5.2 Viridity Energy

4.6 Storage, Smart Inverter, and Smart Switch Innovators

4.6.1 Xtreme Power

4.6.2 Princeton Power Systems

4.6.3 S&C Electric

5. Market Forecasts

5.1 Market Overview

5.1.1 VPP Financial Incentives and Public Policies

5.1.1.1 Net Metering Policies

5.1.1.2 Feed-in Tariffs

5.1.1.3 Interconnection and Permitting Standards

5.1.1.4 Public Benefit Funds

5.1.1.5 Rebate Programs and Grants

5.1.1.6 Renewable Portfolio Standards

5.1.1.7 Renewable Energy Certificates

5.2 Policy Supports per Geography

5.2.1 United States

5.2.1.1 The Energy Independence and Security Act

5.2.1.2 FERC Order Number 676-F

5.2.1.3 FERC Order Number 719

5.2.1.4 FERC Order 745

5.2.2 European Union

5.2.2.1 Denmark

5.2.2.2 Germany

5.2.2.3 United Kingdom

5.2.2.4 Spain

5.2.2.5 Italy

5.2.2.6 France

5.2.3 Asia Pacific

5.2.3.1 Japan

5.2.3.2 China

5.2.3.3 Korea

5.2.4 India

5.2.4.1 Australia

5.2.4.2 New Zealand

5.2.5 Rest of the World

5.2.5.1 Latin America

5.2.5.2 Middle East and Africa

5.3 DR-VPP Forecasts

5.3.1 Case Study: Northern Westchester County Energy Action in New York

5.3.2 Global Overview of DR- VPPs

5.4 Supply Side VPP Forecasts

5.4.3 North America

5.4.4 Europe

5.4.5 Asia Pacific

5.4.6 Rest of the World

5.5 Mixed Asset VPPs

5.5.1 E-Energy

5.5.2 Global Overview

5.5.3 North America

5.5.4 Europe

5.5.5 Asia Pacific

5.5.6 Rest of the World

5.6 Wholesale Auction VPPs

6.      Company Directory
7.      Acronym and Abbreviation List
8.      Table of Contents
9.      Table of Charts and Figures
10.    Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

List of Charts and Figures

VPP Diagram from Siemens, Founder of VPP Supply Concept
VPP: An Internet of Energy
Potential VPP Grid Services Portfolio
Hybrid Microgrid-VPP Networks for College Campuses
Top Solar PV Markets (Distributed and Non-Distributed), 2010 (MW)
VPP Conceptual Diagram
Depiction of DR-VPP
The DR Market Today: 1% to 2% of Summer Peak Days/Hours
VPP Balances and Integrates Diverse Resources
Moving from Disconnected to Dynamic Energy Management
Basic Smart Grid Network Components in the United States
DC Devices within the Typical Home
RF Emissions Comparison of Household Devices and Smart Meters
Before and After Smart Grid Technology
Cutting Peak Demand via Distributed Generation
California versus Germany: Solar PV Capacity
Many State Small Wind Incentives Curtailed or Suspended in 2011
A Typical Residential Load Profile over a 24-Hour Day
Transmission and Distribution Storage Applications
End-Use Customer Storage Applications
Worldwide Announced Storage Capacity for Electricity Markets: 4Q11
Daily Fluctuations in Wind Power Production in the Pacific Northwest
Smart Inverter Transforms Microgrid into VPP
Smart Inverter Forecast Trend Lines
Denmark’s Island of Bornholm VPP
McApline Creek VPP
Current and Projected Wind Generation for Xcel Energy
Load Impacts of PHEVs on SCE’s Peak Load
Model Mannheim Smart Microgrid Cells
Alstom Grid VPP Projects in the United States and Europe
Consert’s View of DR Market Value
Denmark’s Cell Controller VPP
Calico Energy’s Worldview on VPP Optimizations
Blue Pillar’s View of Competitive Landscape
Xtreme Power’s Storage System Service Portfolio
Central High-Frequency Link for Four Bi-Directional Loads/Resources
Net Metering Landscape in the United States
U.S. State RPS Landscape
United States and Canadian RTOs
Europe’s Proposed SuperGrid in the North Sea (Phase 1)
Combined Power Plant Map, Germany
DR Capacity, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total VPP Capacity (DR, Supply-Side and Mixed Asset), All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total VPP Revenue (DR, Supply-Side and Mixed Asset), All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Wholesale Auction VPP Revenue, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Renewable Distributed Generation Capacity Additions, World Markets: 2009
Annual RDEG Capacity Additions, World Markets: 2009-2015
Cumulative Capacity Forecast by ESS for Ancillary Services Application, World Markets: 2011-2021
Total EV Charging Station Unit Sales by Region, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total VPP Capacity (DR, Supply-Side and Mixed Asset), All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total VPP Revenue (DR, Supply-Side and Mixed Asset), All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
DR Capacity, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
DR Revenue, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
DR Capacity, Dynamic Pricing, Market Segments: 2011-2017
Supply-Side VPP Capacity, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Supply-Side VPP Revenue, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Mixed Asset VPP Capacity, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Mixed Asset VPP Revenue, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Wholesale Auction VPP Capacity, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
Wholesale Auction VPP Revenue, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
DR Capacity, Managed Load Reduction, Market Segments: 2011-2017
DR Capacity, Managed Load Reduction, World Markets: 2011-2017
DR Capacity, Dynamic Pricing, World Markets: 2011-2017
DR Revenue, Managed Load Reduction, Market Segments: 2011-2017
DR Revenue, Managed Load Reduction, World Markets: 2011-2017
DR Revenue, Dynamic Pricing, Market Segments: 2011-2017
DR Revenue, Dynamic Pricing, World Markets: 2011-2017

List of Tables

SWOT Analysis for VPPs
VPP vs. Central Station Plant Comparison
RDEG SWOT Analysis for VPPs
DR SWOT Analysis for VPPs
Energy Storage SWOT Analysis for VPPs
VPP ISO/Renewables Storage Application Comparison
PHEV SWOT Analysis for VPPs
Smart Inverter SWOT Analysis for VPPs
DONG Energy SWOT Analysis
Duke Energy SWOT Analysis
Xcel Energy SWOT Analysis
SCE SWOT Analysis
Cisco SWOT Analysis
Schneider Electric SWOT Analysis
Siemens SWOT Analysis
IBM SWOT Analysis
GE SWOT Analysis
Alstom SWOT Analysis
EnerNOC SWOT Analysis
Comverge SWOT Analysis
Consert SWOT Analysis
Spirae SWOT Analysis
Power Analytics SWOT Analysis
Calico Energy SWOT Analysis
OSIsoft SWOT Analysis
Blue Pillar SWOT Analysis
Ventyx SWOT Analysis
Viridity SWOT Analysis
Xtreme Power SWOT Analysis
Princeton Power Systems SWOT Analysis
S&C Electric SWOT Analysis
Total VPP Capacity, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total VPP Capacity, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total VPP Capacity, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total VPP Revenue, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total VPP Revenue, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Total VPP Revenue, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
DR Capacity, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
DR Capacity, Managed Load Reduction, Market Segments: 2011-2017
DR Capacity, Managed Load Reduction, World Markets: 2011-2017
DR Capacity, Dynamic Pricing, Market Segments: 2011-2017
DR Capacity, Dynamic Pricing, World Markets: 2011-2017
DR Revenue, All Scenarios, World Markets: 2011-2017
DR Revenue, Managed Load Reduction, Market Segments: 2011-2017
DR Revenue, Managed Load Reduction, World Markets: 2011-2017
DR Revenue, Dynamic Pricing, Market Segments: 2011-2017
DR Revenue, Dynamic Pricing, World Markets: 2011-2017
Supply-Side VPP Capacity, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Supply-Side VPP Capacity, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Supply-Side VPP Capacity, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Supply-Side VPP Revenue, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Supply-Side VPP Revenue, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Supply-Side VPP Revenue, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Mixed Asset VPP Capacity, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Mixed Asset VPP Capacity, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Mixed Asset VPP Capacity, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Mixed Asset VPP Revenue, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Mixed Asset VPP Revenue, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Mixed Asset VPP Revenue, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Wholesale Auction VPP Capacity, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Wholesale Auction VPP Capacity, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Wholesale Auction VPP Capacity, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Wholesale Auction VPP Revenue, Base Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Wholesale Auction VPP Revenue, Average Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Wholesale Auction VPP Revenue, Aggressive Scenario, World Markets: 2011-2017
Global Summary – Renewable Energy Policies & Incentives

Utility Cyber Security

Kristi Anderson — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:57:44 +0000

Utility cyber security is in a state of near chaos. After years of vendors selling point solutions, utilities investing in compliance minimums rather than full security, and attackers having nearly free rein, the attackers clearly have the upper hand. Many attacks simply cannot be defended. Pike Research has observed a dawning awareness by utilities during the past 18 months of the importance of securing smart grids with architecturally sound solutions. There is hope.

However, cyber security solutions remain challenging to implement, especially as attackers gain awareness of the holes between point solutions. Security vendors have finally found time to focus on industrial control system (ICS) security, not only on advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) security – although a few security vendors have focused on ICS from the outset. The utility cyber security market will be characterized by a frantic race to gain the upper hand against the attackers, while at the same time strong competitors attempt to outdo each other.

This Pike Research white paper assesses seven key trends that will be prominent issues in the utility cyber security market in 2012 and beyond, as the industry deals with increased uncertainty associated with smart grid enhancements in combination with external threats. Analysis in this paper is drawn from the firm’s ongoing smart grid security research coverage, with forecasts, facts, and figures for key market sectors.

What does this report answer?

What factors could drive smart grid cyber security investment?
How important could industrial control system (ICS) security be?
What has changed since Stuxnet was discovered?
What is the effect of the lack of smart grid cyber security standards?
What are the most promising smart grid cyber security technologies?

Who needs this report?

Smart grid security vendors
Smart grid hardware and software companies
Systems integrators
Utilities
Government agencies
Industry associations
Investor community

1. Executive Summary

1.1 Seven Trends to Watch in Utility Cyber Security

2. Seven Utility Cyber Security Trends To Watch

2.1 One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Cyber Security Investments will be Shaped by Regional Deployments

2.2 Industrial Control Systems, not Smart Meters, will be the Primary Cyber Security Focus

2.3 Assume Nothing: “Security by Obscurity” Will No Longer be Acceptable

2.4 Chaos Ahead?: The Lack of Standards Will Likely Hinder Action

2.5 Aging Infrastructure: Older Devices will Continue to Pose Challenges

2.6 System Implementation will be More Important than Component Security

2.7 The Top Five Most Promising Smart Grid Cyber Security Technologies

2.7.1 Multi-Factor Authentication

2.7.2 Control Network Isolation

2.7.3 Application Whitelisting

2.7.4 Data Encryption

2.7.5 Security Event Logging and Correlation

3.      Acronym and Abbreviation List
4.      Additional Reading
5.      Table of Contents
6.      Table of Charts and Figures
7.      Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

List of Charts and Figures

Smart Grid Cyber Security Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2011-2018
Smart Grid Cyber Security Revenue by Segment, World Markets: 2011-2018
Cumulative ICS Security Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2011-2018
Paired-Firewall DMZ with Smartphone Directly Accessing SCADA Device

Demand Response

Kristi Anderson — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:47:29 +0000

Demand response (DR) continues to evolve as the smart grid’s “killer application”, leveraging technology infrastructure to deliver measurable value to utilities, grid operators, and customers alike. The demand response market encompasses hardware, software, and services, but it is the services sector that is defining the future direction of the business, both within the United States which is the leading market for DR, as well as in Europe and Asia Pacific, where the DR market is developing quickly. The DR services market is segmented into three main areas: curtailment services, systems integration/consulting services, and outsourcing services.

Because the DR services sector still represents an evolving market, it is currently relatively small with an estimated worldwide spending of $1.3 billion in 2011. Thanks to a variety of positive market forces, especially the widespread installations of smart meters, this market is projected to experience a robust compound annual growth (CAGR) rate of 37% to become a multi-billion market by 2016. Of the three key segments, curtailment services are the largest with an expected global market of $748 million in 2011. The systems integration/consulting services and outsourcing markets also offer promising opportunities for demand response vendors with CAGRs of 32% and 31% respectively, on a worldwide basis. All world regions offer good demand response services prospects, but North America is currently the leading region and is projected to represent the biggest and best market opportunity over the next 5 years.

This Pike Research report provides an in-depth examination of current demand response market dynamics, along with analysis of emerging market opportunities, on a global and regional basis. The study includes worldwide forecasts of market size and growth prospects for curtailment services, systems integration and consulting, and outsourcing services for commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Detailed assessments and profiles are also included for 21 major demand response vendors.

Key Questions Addressed:

How has the demand response services market evolved in the last few years?
What is the size of the total demand response services market on a year by year basis – worldwide and regionally – through 2016?
What are the growth trends in the demand response services market on a global and regional basis and which market segments offer the most promising opportunities?
What are the various market forces driving and inhibiting growth with respect to demand response services?
Who are the major stakeholders and players in the demand response market and what role do they play?
Who are the key vendors in the demand response services market? What are their capabilities and what type of competition do they face?
What types of demand response programs are available today?

Who needs this report?

Curtailment service providers
Energy management systems vendors
Smart grid hardware and software companies
Consulting firms
IT vendors
Electric utilities, grid operators, and power generators
Commercial and industrial power users
Government agencies
Industry associations
Investor community

1. Executive Summary

1.1 Introduction to the Demand Response Market

1.2 Market Opportunities

1.3 Market Forces

1.4 Competitive Landscape

2. Market Issues

2.1 History and Evolutionary Path of Demand Response in the United States

2.2 Demand Response Is the True Game Changer

2.3 Definition of Demand Response

2.3.1 Pike Research Definition

2.4 Demand Response versus Energy Efficiency

2.5 Basic Principles of Electricity and the Electric Power System

2.6 Rising Electricity Prices

2.6.1 Increasing Demand for Electricity

2.7 The Role and Impact of Key Players in the U.S. and European Demand Response Market

2.7.1 U.S. Players

2.7.1.1 Federal Regulatory Energy Commission

2.7.1.2 North American Electric Reliability Corporation

2.7.1.3 Public Utility Commissions (PUCs)

2.7.1.4 Non-Profit Organizations, Alliances, and Associations

2.7.1.4.1. Association for Demand Response and Smart Grid (ADS)

2.7.1.4.2. OpenADR Alliance

2.7.1.4.3. GridWise Alliance

2.7.1.4.4. Global Intelligent Utility Network Coalition

2.7.1.4.5. Peak Load Management Alliance

2.7.1.4.6. Alliance to Save Energy

2.7.1.4.7. The Brattle Group

2.7.1.5 U.S. Regional Grid Operators

2.7.1.5.1. PJM Interconnection (PJM)

2.7.1.5.2. New York ISO (NYISO)

2.7.1.5.3. ISO New England (ISO-NE)

2.7.1.5.4. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)

2.7.1.5.5. California ISO (CAISO)

2.7.1.5.6. Midwest ISO (MISO)

2.7.1.5.7. Southwest Power Pool (SPP)

2.7.2 European Players

2.7.2.1 Transmission System Operators (TSOs) and Distribution Network Operators (DNOs)

2.7.2.1.1. The United Kingdom

2.7.2.1.2. Germany

2.7.2.1.3. The Netherlands

2.8 Demand Response Programs

2.8.1 Capacity Programs

2.8.2 Energy Arbitrage and Trading Programs

2.8.3 Ancillary Services

2.8.3.1 Reserves – Spinning and Non-Spinning Reserves

2.8.3.2 Regulation Services

2.8.4 Price-Based Demand Response Programs

2.8.4.1 Real-Time Pricing (RTP)

2.8.4.2 Time-of-Use Pricing (TOU)

2.8.4.3 Critical Peak Pricing (CPP)

2.8.5 Peak Load Reduction Variations

2.9 Global Market Adoption of Demand Response

2.9.1 North America

2.9.1.1 United States

2.9.1.2 Canada

2.9.2 Latin America

2.9.2.1 Brazil

2.9.3 Europe

2.9.3.1 France

2.9.3.2 The United Kingdom

2.9.3.3 Germany

2.9.3.4 The Netherlands

2.9.4 Asia Pacific

2.9.4.1 Australia and New Zealand

2.9.4.2 The Republic of Korea

2.9.5 Middle East/Africa

2.9.5.1 Saudi Arabia

2.9.5.2 United Arab Emirates

3. Demand Response Drivers and Inhibitors

3.1 Demand Response Drivers

3.1.1 Demand Response Potential

3.1.2 Growing Demand for Energy

3.1.3 Low Cost of Demand Response Implementation

3.1.4 Complexity of the Power System

3.1.5 Peak Demand Reduction

3.1.6 Grid Reliability

3.1.7 Regulatory Pressures in the United States

3.1.8 Financial Incentives and Savings

3.1.9 Customer Satisfaction

3.1.10 Energy Cost and Carbon Emissions Reductions

3.1.11 Increasing Reliance on and Integration of Renewables

3.1.12 The Virtual Power Plant (VPP) – A Synergistic Relationship with Demand Response

3.1.12.1 Microgrids

3.1.13 Electric Vehicles (EVs)

3.1.14 Enabling Technologies

3.1.14.1 Smart Grid and Smart Metering

3.1.14.2 Automated Demand Response (AutoDR)

3.1.14.3 OpenADR

3.2 Demand Response Inhibitors

3.2.1 Low AMI Penetration

3.2.2 Ineffective Demand Response Program Design and Low Consumer Interest

3.2.3 Lack of Strong Financial Incentives

3.2.4 Lack of Evaluation Data, Measurement, and Verification Protocols

3.2.5 Need for Increased Interoperability and Standards

3.2.6 The Advent of Lower-Cost Energy Resources and Greater Energy Efficiency Measures

3.2.7 Poor Coordination of Wholesale and Retail Demand Response Strategy

3.2.8 Conflicting Demand Response and Energy Efficiency Policies

3.2.9 Lackluster Legislation and Funding

4. Competitive Landscape

4.1 An Evolving and Maturing Market

4.1.1 Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

4.1.2 A Mixed Competitive Environment

4.2 A Winning Value Proposition

4.3 Demand Response Vendor Profiles

4.3.1 Accenture

4.3.1.1 Demand Response Solution and Related Services

4.3.2 CenterPoint Energy

4.3.2.1 Demand Response Program and Related Products/Solutions

4.3.3 Comverge

4.3.3.1 Demand Response and Intelligent Energy Management Services

4.3.4 Consert

4.3.4.1 Demand Response Offering

4.3.5 Cooper Power Systems

4.3.5.1 Demand Response Solutions

4.3.6 Demand Response Partners (DRP)

4.3.6.1 Demand Response-Enabled Technology

4.3.7 EcoFactor

4.3.8 ENBALA Power Networks (ENBALA)

4.3.8.1 Demand Response Offering

4.3.9 Energate

4.3.9.1 Demand Response Technology

4.3.9.2 Customer Case

4.3.10 EnergyConnect

4.3.10.1 Demand Response Products and Solutions

4.3.11 EnerNOC

4.3.11.1 Demand Response Technology

4.3.12 Itron

4.3.12.1 Demand Response Capabilities

4.3.13 Landis+Gyr

4.3.13.1 Demand Response and Smart Grid Solutions

4.3.14 Progress Energy

4.3.14.1 Demand Response Programs

4.3.14.1.1. EnergyWise Home

4.3.14.1.2. Commercial and Industrial Programs

4.3.14.1.3. Distribution System Demand Response

4.3.15 SAP

4.3.15.1 Demand Response Solution

4.3.16 SAS Institute (SAS)

4.3.16.1 Demand Response-Related Capabilities

4.3.17 Schneider Electric

4.3.17.1 Acquisitions and Demand Response-Related Capabilities

4.3.18 Sempra Energy

4.3.18.1 Demand Response-Related Capabilities

4.3.19 Siemens

4.3.19.1 Demand Response Strategy and Load Management Solutions

4.3.20 Tendril

4.3.20.1 Demand Response Solutions

4.3.21 Ventyx, an ABB Company

4.3.21.1 Demand Response Management System and Solutions

4.3.21.2 Customer Case

5. Market Forecasts

5.1 Forecast Introduction

5.1.1 The Market Conditions for Demand Response

5.1.2 Assumptions Determining This Forecast

5.2 Demand Response Services External Spending by Region

5.3 Demand Response Spending by Services Segment

5.3.1 Demand Response Curtailment Services Spending

5.3.2 Demand Response Systems Integration and Consulting Services Spending

5.3.3 Demand Response Outsourcing Services Spending

5.4 Demand Response Services Growth Trend

6.      Company Directory
7.      Acronym and Abbreviation List
8.      Table of Contents
9.      Table of Charts and Figures
10.     Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

List of Charts and Figures

Demand Response Services External Spending by Region, World Markets: 2010-2016
Electrical Meter Installed Base, World Markets: 2010-2020
Demand Response Services External Spending Share by Region, World Markets: 2011
Demand Response Services External Spending Share by Region, World Markets: 2016
Demand Response Spending by Services Segment, World Markets: 2010-2016
Demand Response Y/Y Spending Growth by Services Segment, World Markets: 2010-2016
Net Electricity Generation by Fuel Source (Trillion kWh), World Markets: 2007-2035
ISO and RTO Map
Annual Load Duration Curve, United Kingdom: 2008-2009
Demand Response Program Structure
TOU with Critical Peak Pricing Period
Reported Potential Peak Load Reduction by Type of Program and by Customer Class
Annual Electricity Usage by Sector, United States: 2009
National Energy and Peak Demand by Year, Australia: 1999-2010
Demand Response Potential Peak Load Reduction in MW, United States: 2006, 2008, 2010
Demand Response Potential by Program Type, United States: 2019
Simplified Daily Demand Curve
Contiguous Total Peak Load Projected in MW, United States: 2010-2014
The Demand Response Market and Its Key Market Players

List of Tables

Electrical Meter Installed Base, World Markets: 2010-2020
Demand Response Services External Spending by Region, World Markets: 2010-2016
Demand Response Services External Spending Y/Y Growth by Region, World Markets: 2010-2016
Demand Response Services External Spending Share by Region, World Markets: 2010-2016
Demand Response Curtailment Services Spending by Region, World Markets: 2010-2016
Demand Response Systems Integration and Consulting Services by Region, World Markets: 2010-2016
Demand Response Outsourcing Services by Region, World Markets: 2010-2016
Demand Response Services External Spending Share by Region, World Markets: 2011
Demand Response Services External Spending Share by Region, World Markets: 2016
Demand Response Spending by Services Segment, World Markets: 2010-2016
Demand Response Y/Y Spending Growth by Services Segment, World Markets: 2010-2016