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Climate Change-driven Transformation and the Operational Resilience Goal Drive Future-proofing Strategies
15-Nov-2022
Asia Pacific
Market Research
MGMC-01-00-00-00
EN01349-AP-MR_27071
Australia has witnessed unprecedented extreme weather events of drought and flood. Climate change also plays a role in drought and flood severity and recurrence. With over 80% of its population living in and around urban hotspots, the country is one of the most urbanized worldwide. As such, water and wastewater (W&WW) utilities in Australia are under constant pressure to improve and invest in their infrastructure to meet the demands of its growing urban population and be more resilient to climate change-induced weather disruptions.
Frost & Sullivan’s analysis shows that all major water utilities focus on reducing non-revenue water to conserve water and enhance water security during dry spells. They also invest in improving sewer networks to minimize spills, which have a high cost impact, and effectively manage stormwater during wet seasons. On a macro level, W&WW utilities are entering a new investment phase to deliver on environmental, social, and governance goals to mitigate climate change-related risks. Digital solutions serve as the core enabler for near and long-term measurable targets.
Most digital spending by utilities is on hardware, such as smart water sensors and meters. However, Frost & Sullivan anticipates software and data analytics solutions to register high investments over the study period (2019–2028). There will be increasing use of artificial intelligence and machine learning-based solutions that allow process level or system automation; detect or predict issues like leaks, spills, and system failures; holistically monitor and manage demand or events; and ensure regulatory compliance. Notably, new tenders in W&WW network construction now include installing digital systems for monitoring and optimization. This demonstrates the future importance of digital solutions as a critical enabler of sustainability.
The scope of this study’s addressable market is the W&WW utility market, including council-run water and wastewater operations. This includes W&WW assets operated for in-house use by commercial and industrial enterprises. Segments in this research are hardware, software, on-site communications, and digital services. The market analysis considers smart water meter solutions and the intelligent water utility network.
Other aspects covered include:
• Growth drivers and restraints
• ICT expenditure size and year-on-year growth in the W&WW market
• Technologies, demands, and service trends likely to impact opportunities
• Leading solution providers and the competitive tools that provide differentiation
• Growth opportunities for solutions providers
Author: Paul Hudson
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on Digital Solutions for the Australian Water Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Research Scope
Market Segmentation
Market Definitions
Market Definitions (continued)
Transformative Forces of Change
Digital W&WW Solution Architecture
Smart Water Grid Value Chain
Digital Twin Architecture for the Water Industry
5 Pillars of Digital Twins in the Water Industry
Snapshot of the Australian Water Utility Industry
Snapshot of the Australian Water Utility Industry (continued)
Snapshot of the Australian Water Utility Industry (continued)
Snapshot of the Australian Water Utility Industry (continued)
Snapshot of the Australian Water Utility Industry (continued)
Snapshot of the Australian Water Utility Industry (continued)
Snapshot of Australian Councils
Methodology
Growth Metrics
Market Drivers
Market Driver Analysis
Market Driver Analysis (continued)
Market Driver Analysis (continued)
Market Driver Analysis (continued)
Market Driver Analysis (continued)
Market Driver Analysis (continued)
Market Driver Analysis (continued)
Market Driver Analysis (continued)
Market Driver Analysis (continued)
Market Restraints
Market Restraint Analysis
Market Restraint Analysis (continued)
Market Restraint Analysis (continued)
Market Restraint Analysis
ICT Expenditure Forecast
ICT Expenditure Forecast Trends and Assumptions
ICT Expenditure by Segment
ICT Expenditure by Segment (continued)
ICT Expenditure Forecast Analysis
ICT Expenditure Forecast Analysis (continued)
Revenue Share by Smart Water Meter Offering Type
Revenue Share Analysis—Smart Water Metering Solutions
Revenue Share Analysis—Smart Water Metering Solutions (continued)
Smart Water Meter Solution Projects
Expenditure Share by Intelligent Water Network Components
Expenditure Share Analysis—Intelligent Water Networks
Expenditure Share Analysis—Intelligent Water Networks (continued)
Intelligent Water Network Solution Trends
Competitive Overview
Industry Structure
Industry Structure (continued)
Competitive Factors and Assessment
Competitive Tools
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Partnerships
Smart Water Meters
Intelligent Networks and Software Solutions
Intelligent Networks and Event/Asset Management
Smart Water Metering, Intelligent Networks, and Enablers
Digital Design, Engineering, and Process Automation Solutions
Case Studies
Case Studies (continued)
Case Studies (continued)
Case Studies (continued)
Case Studies (continued)
Growth Opportunity 1: AMI—Smart Water Metering
Growth Opportunity 1: AMI—Smart Water Metering (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Asset and Event Management Solutions
Growth Opportunity 2: Asset and Event Management Solutions (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Rehabilitation of W&WW Infrastructure
Growth Opportunity 3: Rehabilitation of W&WW Infrastructure (continued)
Growth Opportunity 4: Supporting Customers in ESG Goals
Growth Opportunity 4: Supporting Customers in ESG Goals (continued)
Growth Opportunity 5: Articulation of Enterprise-wide Benefits and Proactive Education of Customers on ROI
Growth Opportunity 5: Articulation of Enterprise-wide Benefits and Proactive Education of Customers on ROI (continued)
Growth Opportunity 6: Capturing the Long-term Impact of Today’s Innovation
Growth Opportunity 6: Capturing the Long-term Impact of Today’s Innovation (continued)
List of Exhibits
List of Exhibits (continued)
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List of Figures
- Digital Transformation of W&WW: Smart Water Grid Value Chain, Australia, 2021
- Digital Transformation of W&WW: Water Use by Category, Australia, 2019–2020
- Digital Transformation of W&WW: Water Use by Source, Australia, 2019–2020
- Digital Transformation of W&WW: Number of Water Main Breaks/100 km, Australia, 2021
- Digital Transformation of W&WW: Number of Sewer Main Breaks/100 km, Australia, 2021
- Digital Transformation of W&WW: Water Loss in Service Connection, Australia, 2021
- Digital Transformation of W&WW: Total Value of Water Infrastructure Engineering Construction Work Done, Australia, 2015–2020
- Digital Transformation of W&WW: Combined Water Supply and Wastewater Operating Costs Per Property, Urban Areas, Australia, 2018–2021
- Local Government Infrastructure Quality, Australia, 2021
- Digital Transformation of W&WW: Growth Metrics, Australia, 2021
- Digital Transformation of W&WW: Market Drivers, Australia, 2022–2028
- Annual Mean Temperature Anomaly, Australia, 1921–2020
- Direct Losses by Weather Event, Australia, 2022–2050
- Workforce Aged 65+ Participation, All Industries, Australia, 2012–2021
- Population, Australia, 2017–2036
- Farm Use of Water, Australia, 2020–2021
- NRW, Australia, 2017-2022
- Worker Fatalities by State/Territory (All Industries), Australia, 2020
- Australian Smartphone Penetration Rate Prediction, 2017–2026
- Digital Transformation in W&WW: Market Restraints, Australia, 2022–2028
- Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) for Water Utilities, Australia, 2011–2021
- 5G Availability, Australia, 2021
- Digital Transformation of W&WW: ICT Expenditure Forecast, Australia, 2019–2028
- Digital Transformation of W&WW: ICT Expenditure by Segment, Australia, 2021
- Smart Water Meter/AMI: Revenue Share by Offering Type, Australia, 2021
- Smart Water Meter Contract/Project Examples, Australia
- Intelligent Water Network: Expenditure Share by Component, Australia, 2021
- W&WW Industry Structure, Australia, 2021
- Digital Transformation of W&WW: Examples by Competitor Type, Australia, 2021
- Digital Transformation of W&WW: Competitive Factors, Australia, 2022
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| List of Charts and Figures | Digital Transformation of W&WW: Smart Water Grid Value Chain, Australia, 2021~ Digital Transformation of W&WW: Water Use by Category, Australia, 2019–2020~ Digital Transformation of W&WW: Water Use by Source, Australia, 2019–2020~ Digital Transformation of W&WW: Number of Water Main Breaks/100 km, Australia, 2021~ Digital Transformation of W&WW: Number of Sewer Main Breaks/100 km, Australia, 2021~ Digital Transformation of W&WW: Water Loss in Service Connection, Australia, 2021~ Digital Transformation of W&WW: Total Value of Water Infrastructure Engineering Construction Work Done, Australia, 2015–2020~ Digital Transformation of W&WW: Combined Water Supply and Wastewater Operating Costs Per Property, Urban Areas, Australia, 2018–2021~ Local Government Infrastructure Quality, Australia, 2021~ Digital Transformation of W&WW: Growth Metrics, Australia, 2021~ Digital Transformation of W&WW: Market Drivers, Australia, 2022–2028~ Annual Mean Temperature Anomaly, Australia, 1921–2020~ Direct Losses by Weather Event, Australia, 2022–2050~ Workforce Aged 65+ Participation, All Industries, Australia, 2012–2021~ Population, Australia, 2017–2036~ Farm Use of Water, Australia, 2020–2021~ NRW, Australia, 2017-2022~ Worker Fatalities by State/Territory (All Industries), Australia, 2020~ Australian Smartphone Penetration Rate Prediction, 2017–2026~ Digital Transformation in W&WW: Market Restraints, Australia, 2022–2028~ Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) for Water Utilities, Australia, 2011–2021~ 5G Availability, Australia, 2021~ Digital Transformation of W&WW: ICT Expenditure Forecast, Australia, 2019–2028~ Digital Transformation of W&WW: ICT Expenditure by Segment, Australia, 2021~ Smart Water Meter/AMI: Revenue Share by Offering Type, Australia, 2021~ Smart Water Meter Contract/Project Examples, Australia~ Intelligent Water Network: Expenditure Share by Component, Australia, 2021~ W&WW Industry Structure, Australia, 2021~ Digital Transformation of W&WW: Examples by Competitor Type, Australia, 2021~ Digital Transformation of W&WW: Competitive Factors, Australia, 2022~ |
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