International. Nearly 400 million devices for smart energy management in homes will be distributed worldwide over the next five years, according to the study conducted by the firm IMS Research.
Among the equipment that will be most in demand during this period are smart meters, smart thermostats, screens, smart appliances and charge control switches. According to the report, this represents an important opportunity for distributors of this type of equipment. In addition to the above, IMS Research states that the global market for smart equipment for home energy control will be dominated by meters, which will account for 70% of shipments. However, devices such as thermostats and displays will also show significant growth. Lisa Arrowsmith, Senior Analyst at IMS Research, explained that the growth of this segment will be driven by a wide range of factors that vary from country to country. In some cases it will be due to new regulations that require the use of this type of equipment, while in others the interest of private companies seeking to access this market will predominate.
