Unusually hot temperatures and droughts are affecting regions all over the world from Europe, South Asia, Iraq to Mexico–particularly affecting agricultural industries. New data from the United Nations shows that the number and duration of droughts are on the rise. Bluefield’s water experts discuss how prolonged droughts will affect water consumption for municipalities, but also… Continue reading The Heat Is On: The State of the Global Water Market
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Where Are the Emerging Market Opportunities for Digital Water?
When we talk about the digital transformation of the water industry, the focus often turns to advanced economies in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. And not without reason—countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia account for the lion’s share of companies, project implementations, M&A deals, and venture investments that Bluefield has… Continue reading Where Are the Emerging Market Opportunities for Digital Water?
Global Water Utilities Forecasted to Spend US$387.5 Billion on Digital Solutions this Decade
14 June 2022, Boston, Massachusetts: Globally, water and wastewater utility sector expenditure on digital solutions is forecasted to grow 8.8% annually, from US$25.9 billion in 2021 to US$55.2 billion in 2030. According to a new report from Bluefield Research, The Digital Water Revolution: Global Digital Water Market Forecast, 2022-2030, utilities will spend a combined US$387.5 billion on… Continue reading Global Water Utilities Forecasted to Spend US$387.5 Billion on Digital Solutions this Decade
Two Key Global Sectors—Energy and Transportation—are ‘Going Green’ but not without Water
Globally, the energy and transportation sectors are undergoing tectonic shifts, from scaling demand for intermittent renewable energy generation, to the emergence of electric vehicles. While the “greening” of these two critical infrastructure landscapes is not shocking, the underlying role of water in securing critical raw materials—lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper—is news to many. Key to… Continue reading Two Key Global Sectors—Energy and Transportation—are ‘Going Green’ but not without Water
Blockchain’s Place in the Water Sector with Katrina Donaghy
Katrina Donaghy, founder of Civic Ledger and Water Ledger and blockchain leader, comes on to discuss blockchain and how it can benefit the water sector. In this session, you’ll learn about: Katrina’s background in Australian disaster response and how it transitioned her into the utility space Katrina’s work in the “utility of the future” space… Continue reading Blockchain’s Place in the Water Sector with Katrina Donaghy
Changing Consumer Behaviors to Impact Water Infrastructure Planning
Predicting Demographic Shifts Is Key to Understanding Water Infrastructure Needs and Priorities. When thinking about infrastructure planning, on a macro level, one doesn’t often consider the impact of the consumer—in this case, the water user. This is especially true when considering that four million miles of underground, or “hidden,” pipes connect our communities. But it’s… Continue reading Changing Consumer Behaviors to Impact Water Infrastructure Planning
Is Household Water Management Overlooked as an Opportunity?
Podcast host, Reese Tisdale, and Bluefield’s Senior Analyst Amber Walsh explore potential missed opportunities in household water management. Although domestic water or household water usage represents a small share of the pie, it could represent an enormous opportunity for water management, investment, and advanced data applications. As such, digital water vendors, technology companies, and consumer product companies are looking… Continue reading Is Household Water Management Overlooked as an Opportunity?
As Homeowners Get Smarter about Their Water, Key Stakeholders Are Rolling Out New Solutions and Strategies
The convergence of climate, technology, and new business models is transforming household water management. While only making up 12% of water usage, globally, household water management is now emerging as a discrete opportunity across a range of key stakeholders, from technology vendors to insurance companies to property developers, to address critical concerns including leakage, water quality, and inefficiencies. … Continue reading As Homeowners Get Smarter about Their Water, Key Stakeholders Are Rolling Out New Solutions and Strategies
Water Wins Big in Infrastructure Bill
As Congress has seemingly crawled across the finish line for a momentous infrastructure bill, executives in the water sector have expressed some frustration that the total amount of the bill is not enough to take on the myriad of challenges. Bluefield’s Greg Goodwin and Reese Tisdale take a more optimistic and expansive view of the bill… Continue reading Water Wins Big in Infrastructure Bill
Thirsty Agriculture Sector Looks to Innovation to Reduce Water Footprint, Boost Resilience
Agriculture accounts for the lion’s share of freshwater consumption—more than 40% in high income countries and as much as 70%, elsewhere. If anything, the scale of water usage is so large that it is often considered too big to even try to manage. Although, change is afoot. The convergence of external forces, such as more… Continue reading Thirsty Agriculture Sector Looks to Innovation to Reduce Water Footprint, Boost Resilience
