Utilities across Europe face the prospect of meeting the EU's goal of installing smart meters for 80% of consumers by 2020 with national plans for meeting this target varying considerably across the continent as Italy and Sweden having completing the physical roll out without fully utilising smart meter functionality. Gas, electricity, and water suppliers face similar challenges in managing existing meter assets and where appropriate planning for the roll out and maintenance of smart meters.
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http://smartgrid.testing-blog.com/2014/05/01/installed-base-of-smart-meters-to-reach-170-million-in-europe-by-2019/#more-37774
