Single-phase Meter Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Electromechanical Type Induction Meter and Electronic Energy Meter), By Application (Gas Supply System, Electricity Supply System and Water Supply System), and Regional Forecast to 2032

SINGLE-PHASE METER MARKET OVERVIEW

The global Single-phase Meter market size was USD 3.99 billion in 2023 and is projected to touch USD 5.98 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period.

Growth in the single-phase meter market is consistent, with demand for efficient energy management and monitoring systems in residential and small commercial applications. A single-phase meter is generally used in houses and small business places to measure the amount of electricity consumed by the system, which runs on low power. The global trend toward smart metering, which supports real-time data collection with remote monitoring capability, is improving energy efficiency in many ways and hence is a driver in this market. Coupled with that, government initiatives to adopt smart grids and energy conservation are leading to increased demand in the sector. Growing urbanization and electrification across developing regions also become a driver of this market.

GLOBAL CRISES IMPACTING SINGLE-PHASE METER MARKETRUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR IMPACT

Single-phase Meter Market Had a Negative Effect Due to Disruption in Supply Chain and Shortage of Raw Materials

The war between Russia and Ukraine had a significant effect on the demand for single-phase meter market share. It showed disruption in supply chains and disturbances concerning the shortage of raw materials. Because of this war, basic components like semiconductors and electronic parts used in the manufacture of single-phase meters were not available, and it has obstructed manufacturing. Furthermore, the increase in energy prices and regional instability in the economy complicated the market conditions even more and delayed new installations and investments in the smart grid infrastructure. Geopolitical turbulence, fluctuations in market conditions, led to higher costs and challenges for manufacturers worldwide.

LATEST TREND

"The Increasing Usage of Smart Meters of Single-phase Meter Market to Drive Market Growth"

A major growth-promoting trend in the single-phase meter market is the increasing usage of smart meters with value-added features like real-time observation, data collection from a distance, and integration into smart grid systems. This category of meters would significantly enable the tracking of energy consumption by consumers and utility providers to plan usages effectively with minimal wastage. This segment is seen to have increased demand due to growing smart home technologies and energy management solutions. Moreover, the increasing transition to renewable energy sources and promoting energy efficiency through various government initiatives is further driving the adoption of smart single-phase meters, hence presenting this segment as one of the main growth drivers in the market.

SINGLE-PHASE METER MARKET SEGMENTATION

BY TYPE

Based on Type, the global market can be categorized into Electromechanical Type Induction Meter and Electronic Energy Meter

• Electromechanical Induction Meter: This is one of the traditional types that apply the principle of electromagnetic induction in measuring energy consumption. It has a rotating disc that moves proportionally with the quantity of electricity used. While these meters may be durable and reliable, they lack additional advanced features such as remote monitoring and are thus being replaced gradually by modern technologies.
• Electronic Energy Meter: These include digital electronic energy meters that provide for correct and immediate measurement of energy use. The range of features that can be obtained in these meters includes remote data collection, smart monitoring, and integration to a smart grid. These meters are getting wide acceptance because of their efficiency and ease of handling, besides support for modern energy management systems.

BY APPLICATION

Based on application, the global market can be categorized into Gas Supply System, Electricity Supply System and Water Supply System

• Gas Supply System: Natural gas consumption is measured by single-phase meters in gas supply systems for residential and small commercial applications. These meters ensure that precise records are kept for accurate billing that could further be integrated with smart monitoring systems to offer real-time data collection and efficiency in gas distribution.
• Electricity Supply Systems: Single-phase meters are crucial in the electricity supply systems in metering household or small business electricity usage. These meters offer features of remote monitoring, tracking usage in real-time consumption, and enhancing energy management in the spur of smart meters.
• Water Supply System: The single-phase meters find their application in residential and commercial setups for monitoring water consumption. These meters guarantee precision in water consumption, better distribution of water, and more integrated digital solutions to monitor from a distance and save water.

MARKET DYNAMICS

Market dynamics include driving and restraining factors, opportunities and challenges stating the market conditions.                   

DRIVING FACTORS"Rising Demand for Smart Meter Infrastructure Globally to Boost the Market"

One of the main factors driving the single-phase meter market growth is the rising demand for smart meter infrastructure globally. Development of smart grids by various governments and utility players to maintain energy efficiency and track electricity consumption in real time is a key driver in the single-phase meters segment, with applications predominantly in residential and small commercial sectors. Therefore, the demand for single-phase metering owing to the shift of digitalization and the high accuracy required by the economy to make out correct data on energy consumption encourages high growth toward adopting advanced single-phase meters. Equally, increasing urbanization and infrastructure development across emerging economies boost the market's growth.

Concern for Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability to Expand the Market

A key driver of this market is increasing concern with energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. With the heightened awareness to reduce carbon footprints among consumers and industries today, there arises an increasing demand for technologies and solutions that save energy. Most governments are laying down more stringent laws and providing incentives for people to take up energy-saving products and systems. Resulting from this, industries have been innovating and integrating sustainable practices into their core competencies. This growing emphasis on reduction in energy consumption and harnessing renewable sources of energy, therefore, acts like a high multiplier for the market since businesses and consumers alike seek to converge on solutions that are in tune with environmental goals.

RESTRAINING FACTOR

"High Upfront Cost to Potentially Impede Market Growth"The high upfront cost of deploying advanced technologies is indeed one of the major restraining factors to market growth. With increasingly acknowledged energy-efficient and sustainable solutions, the upfront investment in installation, infrastructure upgrading, and acquiring an advanced system remains unaffordable for most consumers and small businesses. These cost barriers can be further exacerbated, especially within developing regions or amongst price-sensitive customers, which may lead to slower adoption rates and put a drag on market growth despite long-term benefits accrued in energy savings and reduction of environmental impact.

OPPORTUNITY

"Rising Use of Smart Grids and IoT-enabled Appliances to Create Opportunity for the Product in the Market"

Another key avenue the product has is in the rising use of smart grids and IoT-enabled appliances. With more and more energy management systems interlinking to become intelligent, there is a constant rise in demand for better metering products that allow data in real time, reduce energy losses, and enable remote monitoring and control. This is a very good trend, which provides companies with the opportunity for innovative products to meet the trend of digitalization, smart homes, and energy automation to reach wider markets and penetrate a more aware, technology-savvy market.

CHALLENGE

"Difficulties Faced During Installation Could Be a Potential Challenge for Consumers"

Most consumers find it difficult to install such systems and integrate them into their existing systems. Most advanced products, those involving intelligent technologies and energy-efficient solutions, are normally meant to be installed and set up only by professionals with some form of technical knowledge. To the uninitiated consumer, this can be quite overwhelming and thus add to the costs of installing and maintaining such services. All this complexity could turn off some consumers from adopting new solutions, especially in cases where consumers might be concerned that disruption could be caused or that it would be difficult to integrate into their current infrastructure.

SINGLE-PHASE METER MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

• NORTH AMERICA

The North American single-phase meter market is driven primarily by the United Statessingle-phase meter market, owing to an increasingly high focus on energy infrastructure modernization and smart grid deployment within the region. Government initiatives on energy efficiency and sustainability, in addition to utility investment in advanced metering systems, are observed to drive growth in the market. The United States will very likely lead to larger-scale adoption of smart meters with higher upgrades that continue in infrastructure, thereby acting as potential drivers for single-phase meters.

• EUROPE

This is followed by Europe, where strict energy regulations and sustainability goals are very strong. Germany, the U.K., and France have emphasized the use of energy-efficient solutions and smart grids to facilitate the reduction of carbon emissions in the atmosphere. Strong demand due to increasing needs for smart single-phase meters arises from the widespread adaption of renewable sources of energy, which handle intermittent energy flows and in turn provide real-time consumption data.

• ASIA

The single-phase meter market in Asia is developing rapidly due to increasing urbanization and energy demand in the region. The leading economies, China and India, are modernizing the electrical grid by adopting smart metering technologies. In developing countries, the force for electrification in country areas and the necessity for effective energy monitoring in urban centers act as the main drivers for this market. Most of the Asian regions are developing their infrastructure and growing their industries, hence growing demand for single-phase meters.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

"Key Industry Players Shaping the Market Through Innovation and Market Expansion"

Value chain participants in the single-phase meter market foster growth by innovative development and market proliferation through the introduction of advanced, smart metering technologies and reaching out to emerging markets. Companies such as Schneider Electric, Siemens, Itron, Landis+Gyr, and General Electric lead the fray in developing energy-efficient and IoT-enabled meters capable of providing real-time energy consumption data, thus further aiding the move toward smart grids. These players also plan to focus more on partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to increase their geographical presence and expand their product portfolio. The commitment of the players towards innovation and sustainable energy solutions is driving the future of the single-phase meter market globally.

LIST OF TOP SINGLE-PHASE METER MARKET COMPANIES

• Landis+Gyr (Switzerland)
• Itron (United States)
• Siemens (Germany)
• Kamstrup (Denmark)
• Elster Group (Germany)
• Nuri Telecom (South Korea)
• Sagemcom (France)
• Iskraemeco (Slovenia)
• ZIV (Spain)
• Sanxing (China)
• Linyang Electronics (China)
• Wasion Group (China)
• Haixing Electrical (China)
• XJ Measurement & Control Meter (China)
• Chintim Instruments (China)
• Clou Electronics (China)
• Holley Metering (China)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

April 2023: It is at this time that Itron launched the "Intelis" smart meter. Advanced metering combines all state-of-the-art technologies that help enhance data accuracy, real-time monitoring, and better management remotely. The Intelis meter will be for utilities to help optimize energy use, enhance grid reliability, and enable better customer interaction because of better insights into detailed consumption. This constitutes one of the continuous innovations that have been occurring in a bid to further the achievements in metering technologies and meet the increasing demands for smart grid infrastructures.

REPORT COVERAGE

The study encompasses a comprehensive SWOT analysis and provides insights into future developments within the market. It examines various factors that contribute to the growth of the market, exploring a wide range of market categories and potential applications that may impact its trajectory in the coming years. The analysis takes into account both current trends and historical turning points, providing a holistic understanding of the market's components and identifying potential areas for growth.

The research report delves into market segmentation, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methods to provide a thorough analysis. It also evaluates the impact of financial and strategic perspectives on the market. Furthermore, the report presents national and regional assessments, considering the dominant forces of supply and demand that influence market growth. The competitive landscape is meticulously detailed, including market shares of significant competitors. The report incorporates novel research methodologies and player strategies tailored for the anticipated timeframe. Overall, it offers valuable and comprehensive insights into the market dynamics in a formal and easily understandable manner.