The UtilityRadar directory tracks over 177,000 utility infrastructure sites across 24 sectors and 71 countries. This guide covers what the directory contains, where the data comes from, and how to use it for research, planning, and analysis.
What the directory contains
| Sector | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Wastewater treatment plants | Global including capacity, treatment level |
| Water treatment plants | Municipal and regional |
| Desalination plants | Global by size and technology |
| Power plants | Coal, gas, nuclear, hydro, solar, wind, geothermal |
| Battery storage | Grid connected facilities |
| Waste management | Landfills, MRFs, waste to energy |
| Telecom infrastructure | Growing coverage |
| And other utility sectors | 24 sectors total |
Data sources
- US EPA ECHO and other US regulatory databases.
- EU UWWTD database.
- National environment agencies.
- Utility company disclosures.
- Industry association data.
- OpenStreetMap infrastructure tags.
- Government open data programmes.
- Cross referenced and validated.
Scale
How to use the directory
Browsing
Navigate by sector or country. Each sector has landing page with high level statistics. Country hubs show top plants by capacity and other filters.
Search
Global search across the full directory. Search by plant name, city, technology, or operator.
Filtering
Filter by capacity range, treatment level, technology type, operator, and other attributes. Facets vary by sector.
Individual plant pages
Each plant has a detail page with capacity, technology, operator, location, and relevant metadata.
Using directory for research
Research applications
- Consulting engineer competitor analysis.
- Journalist investigative research.
- Academic sector overview.
- Investment sector mapping.
- Utility peer benchmarking.
- Government planning reference.
- Vendor market development.
Data quality
Directory data reflects source at time of ingest. Sources vary in refresh frequency. Some data is 6 to 24 months old. Always cross verify for consequential analysis.
Known limitations
Operator information
Where available, directory identifies plant operator. Some operators run many plants; some plants are operated by joint ventures. Operator information varies by data source availability.
Geographic coverage
| Region | Coverage strength |
|---|---|
| US | Strong across all utility sectors |
| EU | Strong for wastewater and power |
| UK | Good coverage |
| Japan, Korea, Australia | Reasonable |
| China | Growing |
| India | Growing |
| Sub Saharan Africa | Emerging |
| Middle East | Good for desalination and power |
| Latin America | Reasonable |
Data updates
Directory refreshes periodically as source data becomes available. Some sources update weekly, some annually. Directory metadata identifies data vintage where relevant.
Access
Directory is freely available at utilityradar.com. Sector browsing, country hubs, and individual plant pages accessible without registration.
Programmatic access
API access is under development. Contact site owner for early access consideration.
Feedback and corrections
Users can report data corrections through the site. Sector experts and utility staff who spot inaccuracies are encouraged to notify.
Where the directory is going
- Continued sector expansion.
- Improved emerging market coverage.
- API access for programmatic use.
- Additional data attributes.
- Time series data on operational performance.
- Deeper integration with public regulatory databases.
Frequently asked questions
How many plants are covered?
Over 177,000 across 24 sectors and 71 countries.
What data comes from where?
Multiple regulatory and open data sources cross referenced.
Is it accurate?
Reflects source at time of ingest. Cross verify for critical analysis.
Is it free?
Yes public access.
Can I download bulk data?
Not currently. API access under development.
How current is data?
Varies by source. Refresh periodically.
Can I contribute corrections?
Yes through feedback mechanism.
What sectors covered?
24 utility sectors including water, wastewater, power, telecom.
How do I search?
Global search and sector filters.
Where can I read more?
Site homepage at utilityradar.com.
Summary
The UtilityRadar directory tracks over 177,000 utility infrastructure sites globally across 24 sectors. Multiple data sources cross referenced. Strongest coverage for US, EU, UK, and other developed markets. Useful for research, planning, and analysis. Continuously expanding. Free public access at utilityradar.com.
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