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Our Industry Insights provide deep-dive analyses into global water topics, including water infrastructure, industrial water management, digital solutions, and more. Reports are available for purchase (through our Report Store) or with a Corporate Subscription.
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Energy Optimization for Water Utilities: A Digital Playbook for Cost and Carbon Reduction
Energy costs rank among the top three operating expenses for water utilities, offering significant opportunities for cost savings. Energy use in the water sector accounts for 11% to as much as 40% in operational expenditure. This substantial portion and range underscores the potential for optimizing energy costs across the water cycle.
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Advanced Asset Management for Municipal Water: Global Trends & Strategies, 2018 – 2027
Smarter, more advanced asset management strategies will save water utilities US$41.9 billion in capital expenditures by 2027.
2 May. 2018
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Fracta AI Takeover Maps Kurita’s Water Future
On 30 May 2018, Kurita Water Technologies Ltd. announced a strategic investment in U.S.-based Fracta, Inc., an early-stage company developing software solutions that leverages artificial...
6 Jun. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Global Smart Water: Market Trends, Competitive Shifts, & Project Activity, First Half 2018
In the first half of 2018, Bluefield identified 177 smart water projects, globally, up 4% by over the same period last year. Projects were largely...
3 Aug. 2018
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
Innovyze Strategy Breakdown: The Growth Strategy of a Smart Water Pure Play
Bluefield analysts provide insight into how, when and why key decisions were made that collectively enabled Innovyze to sustain a remarkable run of growth and...
11 Sep. 2018
Company Profile
Profiles of key organizations in water from company background, products & services, M&A activity to partnerships and more.
Venture and Growth Capital: Transactions & Trends in Digital Water, 2009-2018
Venture capital continues to emerge as a key financing mechanism to accelerate growth, particularly as academic spin-offs and new market entrants seek to scale in...
18 Oct. 2018
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Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.
United Utilities EMAGINs Its Water Utility Future
In October, U.K.-water service provider United Utilities announced it had signed a framework agreement with Canadian start-up EMAGIN Clean Technologies Inc.
15 Nov. 2018
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity, and Market Outlook, 2018 Year in Review
Overall, 2018 was a strong year for digital water, with growing interest among municipal water utilities seeking to engage in data-driven technologies and solutions. This...
3 Feb. 2019
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Kurita Takes Bigger Step in U.S. Water Strategy
On 8 February 2019, Japan-based Kurita Water Industries announced an agreement to acquire Minnesota-based U.S. Water Services from its parent company, Allete Inc., for US$270...
25 Feb. 2019
Research Note
Brief research summaries of market development or company strategies.
Digital Water: Key Trends, Project Activity and Market Outlook, Q3 2019
The first half of 2019 continues expansion in the global digital water market. Though project activity year-to-date is trending downward relative to 2018, M&A activity...
26 Jul. 2019
Quarterly Review
Analysis and insights of previous quarter water market activity, trends, and events.
Water Industry 4.0: U.S. & Canada Digital Water Market Forecast, 2019-2030
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the market for digital water, wastewater, and stormwater management solutions in the U.S. & Canada municipal water industry.
14 Jan. 2020
Insight Report
Deep dive analysis on comprehensive topics to identify market opportunities.