-- The measurement and communication segment has the early momentum. Expected to top $5 billion by 2015, smart meters and supporting networking infrastructure technologies are seeing the earliest growth, as governments and utilities recognize that better management of electrons first requires better management of information across the grid. -- The analysis and services segment is poised for explosive growth. Led by demand response applications, analysis and services revenues could make up the largest piece of the smart grid pie by 2015. Currently below $1.4 billion today, companies in this sector will likely see revenues grow at a 30% CAGR, leading to revenue totaling over $6.7 billion by 2015. -- Corporations that mobilize quickly will dominate via economies of scale. Few smart grid companies are differentiated by the technologies they're fielding. Thus, one of the few remaining competitive advantages open to market participants is how well their technology scales. Competitors unable to establish early commercial relationships with utilities will likely get squeezed out of the market before long."The smart grid offers huge opportunities for investors, companies and utilities. But many of those opportunities are fast-moving targets," said Grose. "The most successful players will be those who can navigate a shifting landscape of market segments, and partner with companies able to capitalize on opportunities before their competition." "The Smartest Opportunities in the $16 Billion Smart Grid" is part of the Lux Alternative Power and Energy Storage Intelligence service. Clients subscribing to this service receive ongoing research on market and technology trends, continuous technology scouting reports and proprietary data points in the weekly Lux Research Power Journal, and on-demand inquiry with Lux Research analysts. About Lux Research Lux Research provides strategic advice and on-going intelligence for emerging technologies. Leaders in business, finance and government rely on us to help them make informed strategic decisions. Through our unique research approach focused on primary research and our extensive global network, we deliver insight, connections and competitive advantage to our clients. Visit www.luxresearchinc.com for more information.
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