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.
The Best CMMS Software in 2026: Honest Comparison
A candid comparison of the leading CMMS platforms for utilities: Fiix, Limble, Maintainx, IBM Maximo, and specialist water utility platforms.
CMMS Pricing: What Vendors Charge (Real Numbers)
What CMMS platforms actually cost. Per user pricing, per asset pricing, implementation fees, and hidden costs. Real ranges from real deployments.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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