1. RESEARCH REPORT
Executive Summary:
Smart City Tracker 3Q13
Global Smart City Projects by World Region,
Market Segment, Technology, and Application
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Published 3Q 2013
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2. Smart City Tracker 3Q13
Section 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1
Introduction
The momentum around smart city programs has continued to rise during 2013. City leaders,
central government ministries, and technology and service suppliers have announced a range
of new projects, incentives, and innovative product and service offerings. This widespread
interest in smart city programs is creating a global market opportunity. Navigant Research
forecasts that the global smart city technology market will grow from $6.1 billion in annual
revenue in 2012 to $20.2 billion by 2020 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2%.
This Navigant Research Smart City Tracker provides a survey of the current state of smart city
development around the globe in all its diversity. New projects have been added to the
database that show continued investment in smart grid, urban mobility, water management, and
government service applications for smart cities.
1.2
Navigant Research Coverage
Navigant Research’s Smart City Tracker 3Q13 report tracks projects that aim to address the
pressures on cities to meet three core goals:
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Reduce their environmental impact and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Encourage economic development
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Deliver improvements in citizen services
The Tracker covers projects focused on the five industry sectors that have the most impact on
these goals:
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Smart energy
»
Smart water
»
Smart transportation
»
Smart buildings
»
Smart government
In addition, Navigant Research tracks major sustainability policy innovations that set the
context for future technology investment. Also covered in this Tracker are major new real
estate developments that encompass cleantech innovations at several levels, including new
smart city greenfield developments.
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1.3
The Projects
The Smart City Tracker 3Q13 report includes 170 projects around the world. More than 80% of
the projects are focused on issues related to energy, transportation, or government. Over 50%
of the projects have some element focused on transportation and mobility in cities, and almost
45% involve some energy-related projects.
Chart 1.1
Smart City Projects by Region and Primary Industry Sector, World Markets: 3Q 2013
80
Smart Energy
70
Smart Water
Smart Transportation
60
Smart Buildings
50
Smart Government
40
30
20
10
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
(Source: Navigant Research)
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4. Smart City Tracker 3Q13
Section 6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 2
1.2
Navigant Research Coverage .............................................................................................................. 2
1.3
The Projects ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Section 2 ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Tracking the Smart City Market ......................................................................................................................... 4
2.1
Defining the Scope ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.2
Smart City Trends ............................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1
National Programs ........................................................................................................................ 5
2.2.2
Standards .................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.3
Supplier Developments ................................................................................................................. 7
2.3
Projects by Region and Sector ............................................................................................................ 8
Section 3 ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
Regional Analysis ............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1
North America .................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2
Europe .............................................................................................................................................. 10
3.3
Asia Pacific ....................................................................................................................................... 12
3.4
Latin America .................................................................................................................................... 13
3.5
Middle East & Africa .......................................................................................................................... 14
Section 4 .......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Industry Sectors............................................................................................................................................... 15
4.1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 15
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4.2
Smart Energy .................................................................................................................................... 16
4.3
Smart Water ...................................................................................................................................... 17
4.4
Smart Transportation ......................................................................................................................... 17
4.5
Smart Buildings ................................................................................................................................. 17
4.6
Smart Government............................................................................................................................. 18
Section 5 .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Acronym and Abbreviation List ....................................................................................................................... 19
Section 6 .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Section 7 .......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Table of Charts and Figures ............................................................................................................................. 23
Section 8 .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
Scope of Study ................................................................................................................................................. 24
Sources and Methodology ............................................................................................................................... 24
Notes ................................................................................................................................................................ 25
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6. Smart City Tracker 3Q13
Section 7
TABLE OF CHARTS AND FIGURES
Chart 1.1
Smart City Projects by Region and Primary Industry Sector, World Markets: 3Q 2013 ...................... 3
Chart 3.1
Smart City Projects by Primary Industry Sector, North America: 3Q 2013 ........................................ 9
Chart 3.2
Smart City Projects by Primary Industry Sector, Europe: 3Q 2013 .................................................. 11
Chart 3.3
Smart City Projects by Primary Industry Sector, Asia Pacific: 3Q 2013 ........................................... 12
Chart 4.1
Smart City Projects by Primary Industry Sector, World Markets: 3Q 2013 ....................................... 15
Chart 4.2
Percentage of Smart City Projects Involving Each Industry Sector, World Markets: 3Q 2013 ........... 16
Table 2.1
Smart City Projects by Region and Primary Industry Sector, World Markets: 3Q 2013 ...................... 8
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7. Smart City Tracker 3Q13
Section 8
SCOPE OF STUDY
Navigant Research has prepared this report to provide participants in the emerging smart city technology
market with a tracker of global smart city projects. The Smart City Tracker includes fully deployed and pilot
projects, as well as smart city strategies and major smart city real estate developments. Navigant Research
tracks projects across five key industry sectors: smart energy, smart water, smart transportation, smart
buildings, and smart government. This Tracker aims to provide comprehensive documentation of the progress
of smart city projects across all global regions and all relevant technologies.
SOURCES AND METHODOLOGY
Navigant Research’s industry analysts utilize a variety of research sources in preparing Research Reports.
The key component of Navigant Research’s analysis is primary research gained from phone and in-person
interviews with industry leaders including executives, engineers, and marketing professionals. Analysts are
diligent in ensuring that they speak with representatives from every part of the value chain, including but not
limited to technology companies, utilities and other service providers, industry associations, government
agencies, and the investment community.
Additional analysis includes secondary research conducted by Navigant Research’s analysts and its staff of
research assistants. Where applicable, all secondary research sources are appropriately cited within this
report.
These primary and secondary research sources, combined with the analyst’s industry expertise, are
synthesized into the qualitative and quantitative analysis presented in Navigant Research’s reports. Great care
is taken in making sure that all analysis is well-supported by facts, but where the facts are unknown and
assumptions must be made, analysts document their assumptions and are prepared to explain their
methodology, both within the body of a report and in direct conversations with clients.
Navigant Research is a market research group whose goal is to present an objective, unbiased view of market
opportunities within its coverage areas. Navigant Research is not beholden to any special interests and is thus
able to offer clear, actionable advice to help clients succeed in the industry, unfettered by technology hype,
political agendas, or emotional factors that are inherent in cleantech markets.
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NOTES
CAGR refers to compound average annual growth rate, using the formula:
CAGR = (End Year Value ÷ Start Year Value) (1/steps) – 1.
CAGRs presented in the tables are for the entire timeframe in the title. Where data for fewer years are given,
the CAGR is for the range presented. Where relevant, CAGRs for shorter timeframes may be given as well.
Figures are based on the best estimates available at the time of calculation. Annual revenues, shipments, and
sales are based on end-of-year figures unless otherwise noted. All values are expressed in year 2013
U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding.
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