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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.
The 15 Largest Geothermal Power Plants in the World (2026 Data)
The world biggest operational geothermal facilities by capacity, from The Geysers to Sarulla. Where they are and what they demonstrate.
The 15 Largest Offshore Wind Farms in the World (2026 Data)
The world biggest offshore wind farms by capacity, from Hornsea 2 to Yangjiang Qingzhou. Location, developer, technology, and role in national grids.
How Many Offshore Wind Farms Are There in the World?
Roughly 250 offshore wind farms are operational globally, with over 80 GW of installed capacity. Where they are, how they are counted, and the pipeline.
How Many Desalination Plants Are There in the World?
Roughly 22,000 desalination plants globally produce 100 million m3 per day. Where they are, how they are counted, and how the fleet is growing.
The 15 Largest Desalination Plants in the World (2026 Data)
The world biggest desalination facilities by capacity, from Ras Al Khair to Sorek. Capacity, technology, and role in national water supply.
How Many Geothermal Power Plants Are There in the World?
Roughly 600 geothermal power plants operate globally in 30 countries. Where they are, how they are counted, and how the fleet is growing.
Energy Storage Technologies Ranked: Batteries to Gravity
Battery, pumped hydro, compressed air, thermal, gravity, and hydrogen storage compared by cost, duration, scale, and where each fits.
Global Electricity Mix 2026: What Powers the World
Coal, gas, nuclear, hydro, wind, solar. The 2026 global electricity mix by source, region, and trajectory to 2050.
Geothermal Electricity: Which Countries Lead
The countries with the largest installed geothermal power capacity, why they lead, and how enhanced geothermal is about to reshape the ranking.
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