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Europe Digital Water Market Outlook: Key Drivers, Competitive Shifts, and Forecasts, 2024–2033
Europe is the largest digital water market in the world, poised for significant growth in the digital water sector. Bluefield projects that the market will double from US$13.7 billion in 2024 to an impressive US$27.2 billion by 2033. This growth, underpinned by an 8.0% CAGR, highlights the increasing reliance on digital solutions to manage water. infrastructure more efficiently. Digital Water $4,500-$6,000U.S. Energy Transition Is a Water Transition: Five Emerging Opportunities Influenced by an Evolving Power Sector
The U.S. energy transition is driving a transformative shift in power generation, moving from coal to natural gas and, more recently, accelerating the adoption of renewables like wind and solar. Emerging technologies such as hydrogen, battery storage, and a resurgence in nuclear power are expanding the portfolio of energy generation options. Industrial Water $2,500Ferguson Adds WINT to Growing Digital Water Solutions Portfolio
On 14 January 2025, WINT Water Intelligence, a U.S.-based commercial water management and leak detection firm, announced a strategic partnership with Ferguson Enterprises, a North American hardware and equipment distributor. Through this partnership, Ferguson will offer its customers WINT’s building water management solutions, including leak detection devices and an artificial intelligence-powered analytics platform. Digital Water CORPORATE SUBSCRIPTIONU.S. Municipal Utility Water Rates Index 2024: Drinking Water & Sewer
Combined household water and sewer bills increased by 4.6% from 2023 to 2024, driven by rising operational costs, inflation, and capital investments for aging infrastructure. Over the past five years, combined water and sewer bills have surged by 24.1%, reflecting persistent cost pressures. U.S. & Canada Municipal Water Free with Registration
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U.S. Municipal Utility Water Rates Index 2024: Drinking Water & Sewer
This data-driven complimentary analysis of drinking water and sewer rates for 50 of the largest U.S. cities uncovers insights into how rising costs and infrastructure demands are shaping residential bills over time.
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Growing Focus on Water Drives M&A and Strategic Rebranding
Companies sometimes rebrand to adapt to evolving markets, to signal a new direction, or to reflect changes post mergers and acquisitions. The water sector has seen a fair share of major revamps over the years, including some of the largest publicly traded water companies.
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Diehl Metering’s Digital Water Leap Powered by Analytics-focused Acquisition
Bluefield’s water experts dive into Diehl Metering’s recent acquisition of Preventio, a software company specializing in AI-powered solutions like leak detection and predictive maintenance. This deal is not just a major step for Diehl’s digital water strategy, but also reflects broader trends in Europe and beyond.
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