The UtilityRadar field guide
Utility Infrastructure Guides and Explainers
In depth guides, technology explainers, and data analyses for water, wastewater, power, renewables, and utility infrastructure.
How Landfills Actually Work
Modern landfills are engineered facilities with liners, leachate collection, methane capture, and decades of monitoring after closure.
Enterprise Asset Management (EAM): Complete Guide
What EAM is, how it differs from CMMS, when a utility needs it, and how to structure the implementation.
Asset Management Software for Utilities: Buyer's Guide
A practical buyer guide to asset management software for water, electric, and gas utilities. Categories, criteria, and vendor short list.
Free and Open-Source CMMS Options Reviewed
CMMS platforms that are free, freemium, or open source. What they offer, where they fit, and where they fall short for utility use.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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