Smart Metering in Western Europe is the sixth consecutive report from Berg Insight analysing the latest developments for smart metering in Europe. 

The adoption of smart metering in Europe is, to a large extent, driven by regulations. Sweden was first Western European country to mandate the introduction of smart meters, followed by the Netherlands, Ireland, Norway, France, Italy and Spain.

The UK and Finland announced regulated rollouts in October 2008 and February 2009 respectively, and Denmark seems likely to move in the same direction. Furthermore nationwide projects led by publicly owned energy companies are underway in Portugal and Malta.

The 3rd Energy Package, approved by the European Parliament in April 2009, proposes that - subject to an economic assessment - 80% of all electricity customers should have smart meters by 2020.

Berg's Smart Metering in Western Europe report provides unique business intelligence, including:

• Case studies - includes smart metering projects by the leading energy groups in Europe
• In-depth market profiles of fourteen countries in Western Europe
• Status updates on the development of smart grid and communication technology
• Updated profiles of the key players in the metering industry
• Revised market forecasts lasting until 2014
• Summary of the latest developments in the European energy industry

Click here to see a sample of the report.

• Date of publication: June 2009
• Number of pages: 160
• Report price:
  Paper copy: €1,000
  PDF (1-5 users): €1,500
  PDF (corporate licence): €3,000