The research report “European Smart Homes Market – Global prognosis and analysis 2013-2020” reveals that the total European smart homes market will be worth 10,1 billion euros and will have an estimated yearly increase of 18%. The major drivers for the global smart homes market are: energy and cost savings, the reduction of carbon emissions, increasing ageing population, and improved comfort and convenience.
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2lztmn/european_smart
(source: digital Smart Homes Magazine, edition 2/2014)