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Smart Metering – List of Top Smart Energy Meter Manufacturers Growing Smaller as Consolidation gains pace

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Smart Meters Technology

The Smart Meter Industry like the rest of the Smart Grid Industry is seeing an astounding pace of consolidation, as big industrial conglomerates like Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric and others gobble up smaller companies at a rapid pace. Smart Meter Manufacturers which were already not many are growing even smaller, as the smaller independent companies are acquired by the larger more established giant MNCs. The Energy Efficiency and the Smart Grid industries will see a rapid growth, as the demand grows for reducing global greenhouse emissions, increasing amounts of renewable energy integration into the grid and rising prices of fossil fuels.

Unlike solar and wind industry, independent companies in the Smart Grid are not as large as they require relationships with utilities, a bigger portfolio of products and longer history to survive. Bigger companies like Cisco, Honeywell, GE have mentioned the importance of Energy Efficiency and are going all out to achieve dominance. Smart Meter Manufacturers traditionally having a presence in the water and gas metering area, have now found a huge growth area in the Electricity Smart Metering industry. With the power grid almost a 100 years old, newer smarter meters are needed as essential pieces of infrastructure to implement a smart grid.

Smart Metering Companies

Here is a list of the major smart meter manufacturers:

1) Itron- It is the largest manufacturers of smart meters in the world, with a huge marketshare in its home American market. Itron(NSDQ: ITRI) is one of the biggest independent smart grid companies in the world with 8000 utility customers .It has used its expertise in making meters for gas and water to win large contracts in the electric smart metering market as well. It has won contracts from SCE, DTE Energy ,Center Point Energy amongst others. The company sells end-to-end smart grid and smart distribution solutions to electric, gas and water utilities around the globe. Itron is the world’s leading provider of smart metering, data collection and utility software systems.

2) Elster Group – Elster is a leading manufacturer in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and integrated metering and utilization solutions to the gas, electricity and water industries. Elster is a US based private company that has a 170 year old history, where a number of times its ownership changed hands. Elster electricity meters are used for residential, commercial and industrial, and interchange metering applications. They support both Automated Meter Reading (AMR) and AMI systems.

3) General Electric GE as it is popularly known is one of the biggest players in the Green Industry globally. General Electric like other industrial conglomerates eg. Siemens, Areva and others are in fact low risk plays in the Green Investing sector. GE is strong across most of the Green Sectors today particularly in the area of Smart Grid and Energy Efficiency. GE is not that big in the Smart Meter market, but with its overarching scale it has quickly won a number of contracts like the one with FPL.

4) Landis+Gyr – This Swiss-based PE bakced private company has a leading position in the European markets and has started  winning contracts in USA as well. With an installed base of over 300 million electricity meters, Landis+Gyr is amongst the top 5 smart meter manufacturers. Based in Zug, Switzerland, it introduced electronic meters in 1981. Through the late 90’s the company saw a series of different investors and owners, including Elektrowatt, KKR and Siemens. In 2004 Bayard Capital of Australia purchased the company with a vision of building the premier energy management company in the world that would combine positive environmental outcomes with the company’s culture.

5) Schieder Electric – One of the biggest electrical and energy equipment suppliers in the world, Schneider has been one of the most aggressive in M&A. The company provides energy efficiency solutions to residential market, buildings, Industry & Infrastructure, and data centres. The company’s range of services and products is quite awesome and provides a holistic solution to its customers. Though not a major player in the smart meter market yet, the company cannot be underestimated in the future.

There are a number of other smart meter manufacturers as well like Holley Metering, Iskraemeco etc. However these companies are relatively small compared to the big guys listed above.


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Abhishek Shah

56 Responses so far | Have Your Say!

  1. Alan McGuinness

    Hi
    I just wish to say that the above smart technology is fantastic. However I can even make it more sustainable via our low cost GSM data communication download service @ €0.30 per customer per month. That cannot be provided by any other network.
    Contact me

  2. paliwal

    secure meter and where are other indian companies in this list

  3. Windy

    Just moved to home with smart meter.My previous home had the old analog meter.
    I have been sick as a dog since I moved in and it just gets worse.
    It appears these things are health hazards. There are a lot of horror stories out there about these meters.

  4. DEEPAK SHAH

    Please note that ELECTRONIC CORPORATION OF INDIA LTD a Central Government organisation in INDIA is one of the world best leading company also manufacturing SMART ELECTRONIC ENERGY METERS which also confirms to all IS, IEC, CE etc standards. Compare to any other product it available at most competitive price. If you require any information, feel free to contact us.

  5. SwaminathanS

    Will you be interested to share the technolgy for manufacturing

  6. George Banda

    Please kindly send me quotation for smart meters

  7. jeevan

    We need 1,500,000 smart meters for Saudi Arabia. Anyone interested who can submit Bid Bond of USD 8 million

  8. Mekawy

    we are participating in this Bid and looking to cooperate

  9. Walter

    We can supply and submit bid bond. Please contact

  10. Aditya Khatore

    We intend to resale Smart Meters. Please send us quotation for 120 nos of electronic single phase smart meter 10-30A with pvc box to be installed in Jharkhand.

  11. john karim

    Im looking to convert a complete city grid to smart meters please contact me at 312-804-1516 john karim for more info

  12. Rick Williams

    Looking for 15,000 smart meters. Please contact me

  13. Ahmed Bashir

    we have new deal with Qatar utility we are going to replace all the conventional meters with new smart technology
    a lot of demand for replacement and new connection
    Looking for partnership to do this business together

    please contact
    0097450191038

  14. Ryan nithercott

    Need 15,000 smart meters for instillation in Uk and those meters must be Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specifications Version 1.58 compliant.
    Any low cost supplier please contact us at
    ryan.nithercott@post.com

  15. Mo

    Hello
    We are actively looking for a manufacturing partner to manufacturer OEM smart meters for a long term business opportunity. please contact me on maraza2003@hotmail.com

  16. Graf Morty

    We are one of the bigest electricity/water/gas meter manufacurer in China, and provide AMR solution to over 50 countries all over the world. We also provide OEM/ODM service for our customers. If there is anything in demand, please kindly contact me with my personal mail. I am sure we can provide a very good price and service

    graf.morty@hotmail.com

  17. Ivy

    I am looking for a device that can convert conventional meters to smart meters

  18. Rakesh Sharma

    Requires smart meter manufecturers

  19. Pravin

    Looking for manufacturer in India for Smart meters for global tender call

  20. Aaron

    This is Aaron respresenting the largest manufacturer of meter in China(Linyang Energy). We export to over 50 countries all over the World with OEM/ODM cooperation. Please feel free to contact me for inquiry.(Aaron.long@linyang.com)

  21. Deng

    We are manufacturer from China, with top 10 R&D ability and all related qualification, specializing in the manufacture and export of all kinds of single-phase and three-phase electricity smart meters. Our products exported to more than 30 countries. We can also offer OEM and ODM services. Any distributor, contractor, integrator or manufacturer who need further information please contact us, a very competitive price will surely be given. (dengzhe4126@126.com)

  22. Manoj Saikia

    Looking for manufacturer of smart energy meter supplier in India of Assam and North east state.
    Pl contact me at 9613561585

  23. Sunil Bhat

    ready to partner with the meter manufacturer for Meter installation work anywhere in India

  24. Aaron

    The largest smart meter manufacter in China, over 400 R&D engineers in the center, Linyang Energy is professional provider of metering solution and AMI system around the World. Please contact us for cooperation.

  25. M.Srikrishna

    India is poised for a giant leap of smart meters. We are looking for OEM Suppliers of Smart Electricity Meters which would be branded in India and supplied in India as per the regulations and standards of India. Minimum in the next year would be 120 Million both Single phase and 3 Phase
    Srikrishna.M

  26. M.Srikrishna

    Smart electricity meters – India
    Srikrishna.M
    contact: msrikrishna1960@gmail.com

  27. Philippe Boulleys

    We are a startup developing smart metering in Sub Saharan Africa.
    Looking for partners: manufacturers and communication platform systems for our markets.
    Contact me: boulleysphil@yahoo.com
    Best

  28. Alex

    Chinese top 10 R&D Smart Meter manufacturing company, specializing in the manufacture and export of all kinds of single-phase and three-phase electricity smart meters. Glad to be your OEM and ODM supplier. Any distributor, contractor, integrator or manufacturer who need further information please contact us at (dengzhe@volinco.com)

  29. shekar

    Hello Abhishek Shah,

    I am looking for a consultant who can help us understand the design – of Energy Meters. Let me know if you have any contact or you can take a session on the energy meter design principles. My contact number is 890-423-4846

  30. Joe

    I am looking for a smart metre manufacturer based in the UK to partner with me in a new International Smart metre project in Africa. Please email me at josephndillla@gmail.com

  31. Kwasi Boakye-Yiadom

    I need a company to supply 1 and 3 phase smart meters to an African country. Can someone contact me as a matter of urgency.
    Regards
    Kwasi

  32. Hamza Gul Aga

    Looking for a manufacturer anywhere around the world who can supply Smart gas meter (Wireless) for Electricity, Water & Gas…

  33. Vikram

    Dear Kwasi, Please email me with your inquiry: vikram@behlmach.com

    Regards

  34. Roseonhigh

    Smart meters are making thousands fo people sick. People are losing their homes because of these rotten meters. They are causing fires , destroying health and damaging appliances. Power bills are sky-rocketing everywhere the smart meters are installed. They are not safe or smart or green. They need to be banned. I lost my home of 22 years because the smart meter made me so sick. This is the new asbestos and tobacco and Thalidomide. The CEO’s and all involved will be made liable. Law suits have begun.

  35. kartik

    Looking for smart meter vendors for merger who can supply bulk units and fulfil the requirements(IS16444) for Indian government market.
    Kartik here from machine pulse,Mahindra Susten.
    We are IOT player and can enter into join collaboration with you even if you dont fulfil the communication part requirements.

    Email: saini.kartik@mahindra.com

  36. Sambaiah Velaga

    Looking for Smart energy meter manufacturers, who can develop, manufacture and supply with out communication module as per our requirement.

    sambaiah.v@greenarkenersol.com

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    I thought you could be my business partner,
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    this is my email address
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  38. Kingsley Ogbeide Ovienloba

    Looking for Smart Electricity Manufacturer who can develop and manufacture custom made prepaid meters according to our requirement. First production after certification will be a minimum of 100,000 pcs.

    Contact Me Urgently; rexoxintegrated@yahoo.com

  39. Radhika

    Hi
    we are distributors & service providers of “Geny” Make Energy Meter testing products in India & sub continents …
    if any one looking for best n high quality test benches for energy meter please let us know .

  40. Oladapo

    We are a startup company based in Africa, we have a distinctive design of a smart meter which can cater for the growing need in Africa. We are actively looking for a manufacturing partner to help manufacture OEM smart meters for a long term business opportunity. 

    First production offer after certification will be minimum of 100,000pcs.

    We await your response.

    Thanks.

    You can reached me via My Mobile on

    +2348034807178

  41. Shanmugam Nagarajan

    Dear Mr.Oladapo,

    We are in the process of establishing a Smart Energy Meter sub-components manufacturing facility in India.
    The products are like
    – Magnetic Latching relays ( For both Single phase and three phase )
    – Current Transformers etc.
    Interestingly Looking for Overseas Customers who need the above products for their Smart Energy Meters.
    Also Looking for overseas Marketing partners who could take our products to the International Market.
    Kindly contact us,
    – S.Nagarajan,
    Managing Director,
    Frontier Electrocomponents and Systems Private Limited,
    Vellore, Tamilnadu, India
    Mob : +91-9500333787
    nagarajsainathapuram@gmail.com
    admin@frontiercomp.co.in
    operations@frontiercomp.co.in

  42. Jamal

    Looking for a manufacture to supply
    200,000 smart electric meter &
    200,000 smart water meter

    please contact me at jaldousari@gmail.com

  43. Viltrus

    We are data loggers and protocol converters manufacturer in Lithuania, Europe. We are working in many countries and constantly looking for new partners. Please contact me sales@viltrus.com

  44. Abdelkhalek

    hello
    we are looking for a manufacture produce a board to convert conventional electric meters to smart meters prepaid with or without card for 2000000 meters

  45. Habib

    We are looking for Smart meter Rollout (EPC contractor ) for 1,40,000 smart meter. The supplier must have experience of minimum 1,00000 smartmeter supply , installation & commissing experience . The supplier have to submit USD 2M bid bond. Pls contact immediately : nexdev.bd@gmail.com

  46. Emmanuel

    what is the best smart electricity meter in the world as of now?

  47. Dennis

    Any meter manufacturing company interested in the supply of large quantities of meters in Ghana? Please just send me mail (sanadu2@yahoo.com). Thanks

  48. Kengen Jakor

    We are interested for the supply of Three Phase Prepayment Meters from a reliable company so contact me for further details..project02project@gmail.com

  49. S.S.AGGARWAL

    ITI Ltd. a Govt of India PSU is also emerging as a leading Smart Electronic Energy Meter Manufacturer in India. With its present day production in its two plants, it has plans to enhance its production to big numbers to match the demand.The Company already has enough supply orders and capacity to serve multiple numbers.

  50. Kishan vashiyar

    I am a manufacturing of brass & aluminum components. Anyone required please contac me.
    9033178600.
    kishanvashiyar786@gmail.com.

  51. ketan

    we arrange copper cathode from direct manufacturer in india.If you have requirement,please contact. 9512206699

  52. Viswanathan

    We (www.genus.in) are the largest smart meter manufacturer in India. We also undertake (contract) manufacturing of electricity meters as per your design. Meter manufacturers from US and Europe are welcome to contact us.

  53. patrickyu

    Sunmoon Battery CR Battery supplier, lithium primary 3.6V Li/SoCL2 Battery , primary 3.0 V Li/MnO2 Battery, 18650, 26650 ;LIFePO4 for Smart Meter patrickyu@sunmoonbat.com

  54. Vivek

    It’s nice information you have shared. However, as I have checked Xenius was the first company who introduced the first prepaid meter in India.

  55. ytl meter

    We are Zhejiang Yongtailong Electronic Co.,Ltd(YTL metering), have over 20 years experience of energy meter.
    we have din rail meter, smart meter ,prepaid meter, and so on.
    mini grid solution, smart city, advanced prepayment system,and many solutions!
    email:ytldz@ytl-e.com
    wechat/whatsapp:+8619812398279

  56. Jason

    Hi there!
    We are one of the biggest smart meter manufacture in China, we produce full range of energy meters in compliant with IEC,EN,ANSI,STS,DLMS/COSEM standards. We are looking for European companies who is interested in work with us as agents, distributors, bidding partners,etc. we are also open to be your OEM/ODM supplier. Drop me an email at: jason.he@szstar.com if you are interested.