Smart Grid Market sep 2016 | Page 4

Smart Grid Market Chapter 1 Preface 1.1 Report Description 1.2 Research Scope 1.3 Market Segmentation 1.4 Research Methodology Chapter 2 Executive Summary Chapter 3 Global Smart Grid Market – Industry Analysis 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Value Chain Analysis 3.3 Market Drivers 3.3.1 Growing demand for power supplemented by higher transmission and distribution losses in Asia Pacific 3.3.2 Policy and Regulation are expected to drive the market for smart grid in Asia Pacific and North America 3.3.3 Increased efficiency through optimization of grid 3.3.4 Increased reliability, quality, and security of power supply 3.4 Market Restraints 3.4.1 Lack of interoperability and common standards 3.5 Market Opportunity 3.5.1 Prepayment of electricity will create a promising market for smart grid Transparency Market Research 4