Siemens supports the water, wastewater and desalination industry on the path to greater energy efficiency. From smart design to efficient operations, we help water utilities reduce costs, improve performance and meet ISO 50001 requirements across the entire lifecycle.
Water utilities face pressure to operate efficiently and sustainably. They use ~4% of the world’s electrical energy, with pumping accounting for up to 85% in water treatment. Aging infrastructure, climate change and stricter regulations increase costs and complexity, demanding integrated solutions.
Energy costs account for up to 40% of operational expenses for drinking water systems, according to Applied Energy. Energy-efficient solutions help maintain a reliable, cost-effective water supply and wastewater disposal.
Water networks consume 32% of total energy used by water and wastewater infrastructure, according to QWI WaterData. Integrated hardware, software and services provide full visibility and give insights to reduce energy use.
Electricity costs range from 33% to 82% of non-labor OPEX for water utilities, according to the World Bank Group. Energy-efficient solutions accelerate the path to net zero operations and help future-proof infrastructure.
We support water and wastewater utilities across design, energy management and operations. Our solutions help optimize plant layout, integrate renewables, assess energy use and reduce operational costs for long-term efficiency and sustainability.
Finding the most efficient design or layout for new plants or planning upgrades to existing plants is critical. Optimizing the design phase has a significant impact on total cost of ownership (TCO). Siemens software and consulting services help you optimize the plant in the design phase, including power, piping, pump design/selection, process and automation design.
Rising energy costs, strict treatment regulations, ambitious climate targets: everywhere, energy is a key focus for wastewater plant operators. Discover a step-by-step approach to optimize energy use, improve operational efficiency, and future-proof your plant.
Acciona technology, Spain
Discover in the video how Siemens and Acciona technologies help Canal de Isabel II reduce costs and make the wastewater treatment plants more sustainable and energy efficient.
