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Utility Infrastructure Guides and Explainers
In depth guides, technology explainers, and data analyses for water, wastewater, power, renewables, and utility infrastructure.
Electric Power Consumption by Country
How electricity consumption varies by country. Total, per capita, sector split, and trajectory to 2050.
Renewable vs Non-Renewable Energy: The Real Numbers
A clear comparison of renewable and non renewable energy on cost, emissions, capacity, and trajectory. Numbers not opinions.
How Many Water Treatment Plants Are There in the World?
Roughly 400,000 municipal drinking water treatment facilities globally serve 5 billion plus people. Where they are and how coverage varies.
How Many Battery Storage Facilities Are There in the World?
Roughly 3,500 grid connected battery storage facilities operate globally with over 100 GW combined capacity. Where they are and how the fleet is growing.
The 15 Largest Battery Storage Facilities in the World (2026 Data)
The world biggest grid battery installations by capacity and duration, from Moss Landing to Waratah Super Battery.
The World's Largest Sewage Treatment Plant (And Its Runners Up)
Stickney near Chicago is the largest sewage treatment plant globally. Here is the ranked list of top 10 with capacity, technology, and history.
The 15 Largest Water Treatment Plants in the World (2026 Data)
The world biggest drinking water treatment facilities ranked by capacity, from Chicago Jardine to Sao Paulo Guarau.
The 15 Largest Wastewater Treatment Plants in the World (2026 Data)
The world biggest sewage treatment facilities by capacity. Deer Island, Chicago Stickney, Beckton, and other mega plants ranked.
How Many Wastewater Treatment Plants Are There in the World?
Roughly 100,000 wastewater treatment plants operate globally treating about 380 billion m3 per year. Where they are concentrated and what coverage looks like.
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