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Smart Water Networks

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Smart Water Meters, Communications Infrastructure, Network Monitoring and Automation Technologies, and Data Management and Analytics: Market Analysis and Forecasts

The world's water systems are under increasing pressure. Water utilities are relying on aging or inadequate infrastructure to meet growing demand, tough environmental targets, and increasing regulatory requirements. At the same time, utilities need to reduce non-revenue water losses and improve their operational efficiency. Smart water networks have an important role to play in addressing these challenges. They are also an intrinsic part of the transition of the water industry to a data-centric business that is able to maximize the benefits of intelligent devices, IT, and communications networks.Smart water meters are a key component of smart water networks, but other monitoring and control technologies are becoming increasingly important for leak detection, pressure management, and water quality monitoring. The smart water networks market is attracting a wide range of new players and presenting established players with the opportunity to expand their business into new areas. Both sets of players face challenges in an industry that is hungry for change, but also conservative in its operations and restricted in its financial options. Navigant Research forecasts that the global smart water networks market will expand from $1.1 billion in annual revenue in 2013 to more than $3.3 billion in 2022.This Navigant Research report examines the evolution of the smart water networks market, with a particular focus on drinking water systems. The study provides an analysis of the drivers and barriers for the transformation of the water industry, including technological, financial, environmental, and economic factors. Global market forecasts of shipments and revenue related to components of smart water networks, including water meters, smart meters, water network monitoring and control, data management and analytics, and communications infrastructure, extend through 2022. The report also assesses the competitive landscape and various approaches to smart water networks in different world regions and provides case studies of major smart water projects.

Key Questions Addressed:

What are the main market drivers and barriers for the deployment of smart water networks?What are the component technologies of a smart water network?What are the key drivers and inhibitors for the adoption of smart water meters?How do smart water meter deployments relate to other technologies for water management?What are the unit shipment and revenue forecasts for smart water meters?Who are the key players in the smart water networks market?How large is the global smart water networks market?

Who needs this report?

Water utilitiesWater meter manufacturersMetering communications hardware and software vendorsNetworking and communications vendorsSensor technology providersIndustry associations and standards organizationsGovernment agencies and policymakersInvestor community1. Executive Summary1.1 Smart Water Networks and the Evolution of the Water Industry1.2 The Elements of a Smart Water Network1.3 Market Drivers1.4 Market Dynamics1.5 Market Forecast2. Market Issues2.1 An Industry in Transformation2.2 Smart Water Networks: An Introduction2.2.1 What Is a Smart Water Network?2.2.2 Becoming a Smart Industry2.3 The Scope of This Report2.4 Market Drivers2.4.1 Water Scarcity2.4.2 Aging Infrastructure2.4.3 Leakage and Conservation2.4.4 Non-Revenue Water2.4.5 Utility Operations Savings2.4.6 The Water-Energy Nexus2.4.7 The Impact of Urbanization2.4.8 Water Metering and Network Legislation and Policy2.5 Market Barriers2.5.1 Financing2.5.2 Risk Aversion2.5.3 Working with Water2.5.4 Consumer Attitudes2.5.5 Managing the Data2.6 Market Dynamics2.6.1 Key Players2.6.2 The Battleground for Smart Water Networks3. Regional Trends and Case Studies3.1 North America3.1.1 Overview3.1.2 Washington, D.C.3.1.3 Dubuque, Iowa3.1.4 Albuquerque, New Mexico3.1.5 San Francisco, California3.2 Europe3.2.1 Overview3.2.2 European Union Policy3.2.3 United Kingdom3.2.3.1 Thames Water3.2.4 Ireland3.2.5 Malta3.3 Asia Pacific3.3.1 Overview3.3.2 China3.3.3 India3.3.4 Southeast Asia3.3.5 Australia3.4 Rest of the World3.4.1 Latin America3.4.2 Middle East3.4.3 Africa4. Technology Issues4.1 Components of the Smart Water Network4.2 Smart Meters4.2.1 Standard, Advanced, and Smart Meters4.2.2 Measurement in Water Meters4.2.2.1 Displacement4.2.2.2 Velocity4.2.2.3 Static or Solid-State Meters4.2.3 Registers, Encoders, and Meter Interface Units4.2.4 Automated Meter Reading4.3 Smart Water Network Monitoring and Control Devices4.3.1 Beyond Smart Meters4.3.2 Leak Detection4.3.2.1 Acoustic Sensors4.3.2.2 Leak Noise Correlators4.3.3 Pressure Management4.3.4 Water Quality Monitoring4.3.5 Automation and Control: SCADA4.4 Smart Water Communications Networks and Infrastructure4.4.1 RF Mesh Networks4.4.2 RF Point-to-Multipoint (Star) Networks4.4.3 Private RF Point-to-Multipoint Systems4.4.4 Cellular4.5 Software: Data Management and Analytics4.5.1 Meter Data Management4.5.2 Smart Water Analytics4.5.3 Customer Portals4.5.4 Integrated Water Management Suites4.6 Security4.7 Standards5. Key Industry Players5.1 Aclara (ESCO Technologies)5.2 American Water Works Association (AWWA)5.3 Arad/Master Meter5.4 Arqiva5.5 Badger Meter5.6 Capgemini5.7 CH2M HILL5.8 Elster Group5.9 Homerider Systems (Veolia Water)5.10 i2O Water5.11 IBM5.12 Itron5.13 Mueller Systems5.14 Neptune Technology Group5.15 Oracle5.16 OSIsoft5.17 Pure Technologies5.18 Schneider Electric5.19 Sensus5.20 TaKaDu5.21 The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN Forum)6. Market Forecasts6.1 The Smart Water Networks Market6.2 Global Forecast6.2.1 Technology Markets6.2.2 Smart Water Meter Market6.3 Regional Markets for Smart Water Networks6.3.1 North America6.3.2 Europe6.3.3 Asia Pacific6.3.4 Latin America6.3.5 Middle East & Africa6.4 Conclusions and Recommendations7. Company Directory8. Acronym and Abbreviation List9. Table of Contents10. Table of Charts and Figures11. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

List of Charts and Figures

Smart Water Networks Annual Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2013-2022Non-Revenue Water Rates for Selected CitiesSmart Water Networks Annual Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2013-2022Smart Water Networks Annual Revenue by Technology, World Markets: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Shipments by Meter Type, World Markets: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Annual Revenue by Meter Type, World Markets: 2013-2022Smart Water Networks Revenue by Technology, North America: 2013-2022Smart Water Networks Revenue by Technology, Europe: 2013-2022Smart Water Networks Revenue by Technology, Asia Pacific: 2013-2022Smart Water Networks Revenue by Technology, Latin America: 2013-2022Smart Water Networks Revenue by Technology, Middle East & Africa: 2013-2022Standard International Water Association Water BalanceMesh Network ConfigurationsStar Network Configurations

List of Tables

Non-Revenue Water Rates for Selected CitiesSmart Water Networks Annual Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2013-2022Smart Water Networks Cumulative Revenue by Region, World Markets: 2013-2022Smart Water Networks Annual Revenue by Technology, World Markets: 2013-2022Water Meter Installed Base (All Types) by Region, World Markets: 2013-2022Installed Base of All Water Meters by Meter Type and Region, World Markets: 2013-2022Percentage of Water Meter Installed Base by Meter Type and Region, World Markets: 2013-2022Water Meter Installed Base (All Types) by Meter Type, World Markets: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Shipments by Meter Type, World Markets: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Annual Revenue by Meter Type, World Markets: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Shipments by Meter Type, North America: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Revenue by Meter Type, North America: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Shipments by Meter Type, Europe: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Revenue by Meter Type, Europe: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Shipments by Meter Type, Asia Pacific: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Revenue by Meter Type, Asia Pacific: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Shipments by Meter Type, Latin America: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Revenue by Meter Type, Latin America: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Shipments by Meter Type, Middle East & Africa: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Revenue by Meter Type, Middle East & Africa: 2013-2022Smart Water Meter Average Selling Price by Meter Type and Region, World Markets: 2013-2022Smart Water Networks Revenue by Technology, North America: 2013-2022Smart Water Networks Revenue by Technology, Europe: 2013-2022Smart Water Networks Revenue by Technology, Asia Pacific: 2013-2022Smart Water Networks Revenue by Technology, Latin America: 2013-2022Smart Water Networks Revenue by Technology, Middle East & Africa: 2013-2022

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