Smart meter and smart grid deployments have risen significantly during 2011, particularly in North America. A number of large projects have been announced and key vendors have been selected to provide utilities with meters, communications modules, and meter data management services. Smart meter shipments in China continue to grow as well.

via Smart Meter Shipments Reached 19.2 Million Units Worldwide During the 3rd Quarter of 2011, According to Pike Research | SYS-CON MEDIA.

Related posts:

1. Smart Gas Meters to Reach 36 Million Installations Worldwide by 2016, Says Pike Research
2. Energy Efficiency Mandates Drive Smart Meter Deployments above 100 Million in 2011, says ABI Research | Business Wire
3. Global Installed Base of Smart Meters to Near 1 Billion Units by 2020, Forecasts Pike Research
4. Worldwide Smart Meter Shipments Reach Record Level In Second Quarter, Pushing Total Installed Base Close to 90 Million Meters
5. Surging Smart Meter Shipments Spur Soaring Chip Sales