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Impact of IIoT in the Global Water & Wastewater Industry
IIoT is significantly impacting economic and environmental sustainability and taking the industry a step closer to realizing the goal of circular economy
06-Dec-2019
Global
Market Research
MD9C-01-00-00-00
EN01166-GL-MR_23798
Water and wastewater (W&WW) utilities across the globe are increasingly exploring digital solutions to improve their resilience, and economical and environmental sustainability, which have been impacted by factors like water stress, pollution, and climate change. Digitalization through Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) based smart solutions has emerged as the key solution to tackle various challenges posed by the above factors. Digital transformation (DT) includes the installation and implementation of the following products/solutions: Smart design & engineering, Data collection through IIoT sensors, Smart communication network, Data analytics and Data intelligence. All these are effectively combined to create a smart water grid. Smart analytics platforms are now increasingly being adopted by W&WW utilities for their ability to improve efficiency, comply with regulations, positively impact customer value & service, and improve sustainability of the infrastructure. Circular economy has now become a more achievable goal through IIoT-based DT. Water utilities are now exploring new business models such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Data-as-a-Service (DaaS), and Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS) which have faster return on investment (ROI) and allow for an even placement of investment risks which in turn eases the burden on customers.
Research Scope
This study estimates that the smart water grid market will reach $20 billion by 2020 and provides market forecast for key smart solution segments such as the Smart NRW leak management solution market, Smart water meters market and Smart online water sensors market, all of which form the core of smart solutions. The study aims to simplify concepts such as IIoT and their applicability as a DT tool in the W&WW industry.
This research presents key challenges faced by W&WW utilities, the W&WW network, customer demand management, and W&WW treatment facilities and highlights how IIoT-based smart solutions could be used to tackle these key challenges. It also encompasses cases studies which highlight successful implementation of DT solutions and their benefits. Additionally, the study provides insights on the future of IIoT-based DT solutions, growth opportunities for companies to action, strategies to implement DT, and strategic imperatives crucial for success.
Key Issues Addressed
- How can IIoT add value to an existing process?
- What are the current challenges faced by utilities across the W&WW industry and how IIoT tackles these challenges?
- How can IIoT accelerate the push toward smart water grids?
- What is the market size of key smart solutions?
- Who are the incumbent participants in the IIoT market, and what are they focusing on?
Author: Paul Hudson
Key Findings
DT Framework for a Water Utility
The Core Elements of DT
Digital Water Innovation Hotspots
Key Segments of a Smart Water Grid
Global Smart Water Grid Market—Market Landscape of Key Segments
Key Factors Driving DT
Research Scope
Key Questions This Research Will Answer
IIoT Fundamentals—What is a Smart Water Grid?
IIoT Fundamentals—Sensors and their Application in IIoT
IIoT Fundamentals—Water Asset Management Features
IIoT Fundamentals—Data-/Software-as-a-service (DaaS/SaaS)
Key Challenges Faced by Water & Wastewater Utilities
How IIoT-based Smart Solutions Improve the Sustainability of Water & Wastewater Utilities
Case Study—Asset Management in Water Utilities Enabled by AI
Case Study—Big Data and Data Analytics for Water Utilities
Case Study—Digital Twin Solutions for Water Utilities
Key Challenges in Water & Wastewater Networks
How Smart IIoT Solutions Can Tackle NRW Loss and Improve Energy Efficiency in a Water & Wastewater Network?
Revenue Forecast—Smart NRW Leak Management Solutions Market
Revenue Forecast Discussion
Case Study—Satellite-based Leak Detection
Case Study—Smart Pressure Management & Pump Controller
Case Study—Smart Acoustic Sensors for Continual Leak Monitoring in Water Networks
Case Study—Smart Leak Detection and Pipe Condition Assessment Device for Wastewater Networks
Key Challenges Faced in Customer Demand Management
DT through Smart Water Metering
LPWAN Communication Technologies and their Potential in Smart Water Metering
Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecast—Smart Water Meters Market
Revenue Forecast Discussion
Case Study—Smart Water Metering Enabled by Advanced Communication Network and Analytics Improves Customer Service
Case Study—Smart Water Meter Enables Reduction in NRW
Key Challenges Faced in a Water & Wastewater Treatment Facility
Smart Online Water Sensors and their Impact on Process Efficiency
Revenue Forecast—Smart Online Water Sensors Market
Revenue Forecast Discussion
Case Study—Smart Online Sensors for Intelligent Process Control
Case Study—Water & Wastewater Treatment System Automation through AI
Case Study—Smart Analytics for Optimized Operation of a Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Facility
What Should be the IIoT-based DT Approach Strategy for Water Utilities?
Future of DT in the Water & Wastewater Industry
Disruptive Innovations in the Water Industry—Data Analytics Platforms & AI
Disruptive Innovations in the Water Industry—Data Analytic Platforms & AI (continued)
Participant Profile—Xylem
Participant Profile—ABB
Participant Profile—Veolia
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Strategic Imperatives for Success and Growth
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