< PreviousINDUSTRY TRENDS 20 Utilities Middle East / September 2020 www.utilities-me.com Emerging technologies and modern manu- facturing processes are combining to pro- duce a new era of modules that guaran- tee quality and better returns. At the heart of this revolution is Trina Solar, a world’s leader in solar technology manufacturing. The China headquartered company has over the past 20 few years launched a series of new high-effi cient technologies as it embarks on a jour- ney to unlock the full potential of the sun to effi - ciently deliver power at the lowest cost, a move that will boost electricity access around the world and usher in rapid development. Five months after launching its fi rst 500 W-plus modules. But above all, it addresses the needs of the end user. “PV is becoming one of the strongest driving forces for energy transformation. To bring more value to customers and promote sustainable development of the PV industry, open innova- tion is critical,” says Antonio Jimenez, Managing Director and Vice President of Trina Solar Middle East & Africa. Founded in 1997, Trina solar has grown from a top-class photovoltaic module supplier to the world’s leading PV and smart energy total solu- tions provider. “We currently have over 50GW of module solar module, in July, Trina Solar unveiled a next- generation Vertex series that can generate as much as 600W. By virtue of low-voltage and high-mod- ule string power output, the new Vertex series unlocks huge potential for further reducing bal- ance-of-system costs. Among the several benefi ts of the new tech- nology is low voltage and improvement in power output of a single module string by more than 35%; and signifi cant value in greatly reducing balance- of-system costs, according to Trina Solar. This is certainly a key milestone for the global PV industry and sets new standards for future Over the past 20 years, Trina solar has grown from a top-class photovoltaic (PV) module supplier to the world’s leading PV and smart energy total solutions provider. With technology as its main driver, the company seems well set on the course to shape the future of PV solar. TRINA SOLAR: BRINGING MORE VALUE TO SOLARINDUSTRY TRENDS www.utilities-me.com September 2020 / Utilities Middle East 21 shipments; more than 3GW of accumulative grid connections; revenue of $3.29bn in 2019. Trina Solar is proudly responsible for setting twenty world records for silicon cell effi ciency and solar module power output since 2011,” says Jimenez. With eight manufacturing bases and more than 13,000 employees worldwide, Trina Solar has been able to connect more than 3GW of solar power plants to the grid globally and has several project pipelines in Europe, Latin America, Asia and Middle East and Africa. To serve its customers better, Trina Solar has developed a dedicated system solution for utility sector known as TrinaPro. TrinaPro is a smart PV solution designed for utility scale ground mount, fl oating solar projects and commercial applica- tions that can signifi cantly reduce the system LCOE through premium components combina- tion, optimised system integration and smart O&M interconnection. “TrinaPro covers complex application scenar- ios such as diff erent terrains, slopes, and wind speeds among others. TrinaPro is systematically integrated by 3 core components: effi cient mod- ules, smart tracking system, and smart inverter.” says Jimenez. “It innovatively provides customers with the hardware integrated design, the software and algorithm integration, the integration service and the smart O&M service.” Compared to the traditional fi xed systems, Tri- naPro could increase the power generation by up to 30% and reduce the Levelised Cost of Electricity generation (LCOE) by more than 8-15%. Compared to the traditional tracking systems, TrinaPro could increase the power generation by 3-8%. “With the equipment optimisation, optimal system design, high standards on-site construc- tion supervision and innovative performance guarantee service, giving the best IRR for proj- ects. In addition, the innovative business pro- cess enables more professional and high-quality pre-sale, sales and after-sales service, such as inte- grated delivery, unifi ed O&M and after-sales ser- vice,” says Jimenez. “Through intelligent control and our innovative SCADA cloud platform, the customer’s operation experience is also greatly improved.” Several major utilities projects have been completed under TrinaPro. These include the 133MW Aguascalientes power plant in Mexico, the 189MW Cobra Solar park in Spain, the 3MW Chile Marchihue project and the 5MW GolmuTop Runner project in China. In June, Trina Solar announced the global launch of ‘TrinaPro Mega,’ the latest version of its PV utility-scale complete turnkey product solu- tion featuring modules with power output exceed- ing 500W, notably its ‘Vertex’ ultra-high-power module, launched earlier in 2020. “TrinaPro Mega has been designed to deliver an optimised solution for the application of Vertex modules, including in bifacial form, in the new era of larger and higher output modules for down- stream PV power plant projects,” says Jimenez. “The rapid upstream transition to large-area wafers (166mm, 180mm and 210mm) means sig- nifi cantly larger module dimensions providing peak-power in the range of 400Wp, 500Wp and soon, 600Wp.” However, Jimenez adds, integrating larger modules with very high output requires greater focus on system integration and product selec- tion, such as inverters and single-axis trackers to further lower the balance-of-system (BOS) costs and reduce LCOE metrics. “Based on the TrinaPro solution, TrinaPro Mega upgrades the long-string trackers for 500W- plus power modules. It integrates Vertex mod- ules that will also facilitate the commercialization of new technologies and pave the way for the next module power upgrade to 600W and beyond,” says Jimenez. Trina Solar’s independently developed TCU, smart tracking algorithms and SCADA moni- toring systems enable a variety of application scenarios defi ned by complicated geography, uneven terrain and wind speeds. With a presence in more than 100 markets globally, Trina Solar is focussed on expanding its footprint in the Middle East where its PV tech- nologies are attracting huge demand due to their effi ciency guarantees. In May, Trina Solar announced that it has signed an agreement with the Yemeni photovol- taic fi rm Al Raebi for Trading Co. to be its autho- rized distributor in Yemen as a further com- mitment of Trina Solar’s expansion plans and towards increasing its footprint in the Middle East & Africa region. “This partnership is allowing us to provide the most advanced solar technology to address the current and future market demand. Work- ing with Al-Rabei and all our distributor partners across the region has been crucial to grow the business and play a key role in the already large photovoltaic industry in Middle East and Africa.” says Jimenez. “Our main drivers for this region are innova- tion, striving to always add value to our custom- ers and benefi ts to the community. “We not only focus on delivering innovative, reliable products with the highest quality stan- dards and the backing of Trina as a strong, bank- able brand, but reliability and fl awless customer service are part of our “Customer-centric” core value – Customers success is our own success,” says Jimenez. Given the harsh weather conditions in the Middle East, Jimenez says that with the help of TrinaPro, Trina Solar is well placed to provide customised solutions with better terrain adaptive capacity & higher system reliability, which makes its solutions 100% relevant to the market and to the needs of each customer. “Our modules are designed to withstand harsh conditions such as high temperatures, dusty areas, water installations, etc.,” says Jimenez. “We have third party testing certifi cates for all products. All products are tested in extreme conditions to ensure they are suitable and effi - cient in all type of climates and terrains, at the same time, we have a pool of experts that are strategically based across the region to make sure we deliver the best and most relevant cus- tomer support and services.” Jimenez points out that as company philoso- phy, Trina Solar works hand in hand with its cus- tomers to make sure that their needs are fully met. It is the same innovation-driven and cus- tomer-centric philosophy that Trina Solar brings to the Middle East. “We are bringing all our Research and Devel- opment (R&D), innovations, expertise and ultra- high quality products tested and proven all over the world over two decades to this region and we are certain they will be a game changer,” says Jimenez. Antonio Jimenez, Managing Director and Vice President of Trina Solar Middle East & AfricaRECOVERY PLAN While the Covid-19 pandemic appeared to have created some opportunities for the global renewable energies industry, the path to recovery for the conventional power sector is likely to be slow and painful. What can be done to stop the damage? Most conventional energy gener- ators have been hit harder by COVID-19, as they are the fi rst to be shut down when demand drops due to their high fuel cost. At the same time, renewables continue to produce at close to zero marginal cost. The only exception are probably some coun- tries in the Middle East where oil is used as a major source of electricity generation and, given the oil price collapse, their position was actually strengthened. Zooming in on renewables, we see some short- to mid-term impact due to delays in construc- tion or reaching fi nancial close due to direct COVID-19 impact and the uncertainties derived from both crises. These uncertainties are prob- ably the biggest risk currently, as countries still struggle to navigate their people and economies through the crisis. During the pandemic, renewables have proven to be highly reliable and resilient. This has led to an upgrade of renewables in the minds of many grid operators and balancing providers, at the same time it also increased scrutiny on the level of reporting and day-ahead forecasting that is now required by operators. 22 Utilities Middle East / September 2020 www.utilities-me.com COVER FEATURERenewables have not only been technically resilient, but also economically. Players with a large renewable portfolio have suff ered least or even increased their market capitalisation during the pandemic. Despite the impact of Covid-19 on economies, there is still plenty of cash in the market and many are looking for opportunities to invest. Also, there are not many asset classes with such a low risk profi le and strong resilience during the current crisis as renewables projects, which makes them highly attractive. On the other hand, there are also some com- panies that need cash right now, as well as the normal refi nancing cycles with growing vol- umes, leading to a fairly liquid market for these assets. “If you go beyond renewable assets as an asset class and look for corporate M&A, then compa- nies with a higher risk profi le, such as project developers, may be looked upon with more scru- tiny than before due to increased uncertainty,” says Jan Zenneck from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Lars Holm, also from BCG, says that on the risk side, focus would probably be on the power market design. “Today’s power markets are not well-suited for renewables; they were designed for thermal fully dispatchable central genera- tion,” says Holm. “Deregulation – the separation of generation, transmission and retail – is founded in the under- standing that we have three independent busi- nesses. This does not match to a world transition- ing to renewables, as renewables are variable energy resources (VER), where there is a greater need for balancing, which is not necessarily best done at the generation site.” “We will see changes in the market design, but it is unclear which tool will be applied, who is allowed to use the tool and what the transi- tion timelines are. Tools could be, among others, CO2 levies, perhaps capacity elements, compen- sation for grid services, congestion fees, mitiga- tion tools for capture rates and demand manage- ment,” Holm adds. This uncertainty on the future design of the power market is a risk, especially for those that have a long investment horizon. This uncer- tainty has increased through COVID-19, as the pressure to tackle market questions is increas- ing, lower power consumption – triggered by COVID-19 – has increased the share of VER in the grid and an unprecedented high number of events with negative power prices. “Companies looking at M&A targets will need to be comfortable with this kind of uncertainty and long-term risk,” says Holm. In the wake of falling global oil prices, con- crete opportunities can arise from players under distress due to either exposure to oil price risk or a strong hit from COVID-19 and its reper- cussions on power markets. With renewables, this is mostly happening with suppliers and downstream-oriented play- ers, though less so with renewable projects due to their resilience. This resilience also leads to increased investor interest. On the other hand, we also see that risk assessments are getting much stricter from the buy side, creating some new barriers, especially in less stable markets. “The fi rst intuition, that a low oil price equals a low power price which then translates into a problem for renewables, does not refl ect real- ity. During the last oil price crises in 2013, we saw renewables grow 16 percent per annum,” says Holm. “Today, renewables are in the money. Only 1 percent of power is being produced from oil, so there should be little to no stress on renewables from the off take side. Low energy costs can actu- ally contribute to lower capital expenditures.” “We would therefore not expect to see more renewable asset owners on the market because they are in distress, but we would expect more transactions because the appetite for renewable players has increased. The oil and gas sector has traditionally attracted a lot of investors. These investors are now looking for alternatives and renewables are well-positioned,” says Holm. www.utilities-me.com September 2020 / Utilities Middle East 23 COVER FEATURELooking at the general utilities market in many countries aff ected by Covid-19, power demand has started to recover. But despite those positive early signs, power demand is not expected to recover fully before the end of 2020. Sustained lower demand could also depress electricity prices, leading to lower revenues for unhedged power plants or utilities with coupled rate structures. HOW TO ADAPT: ADVANCE RISK MANAGE- MENT STRATEGIES To mitigate the consequences of lower power demand and depressed prices, utilities with a large generation exposure need to reconsider their risk-management strategies, according to a new report by McKinsey. “First, they need to update their market-risk governance to ensure that they can make deci- sions faster. Players will also need to reassess their long-term hedging strategies, mitigating merchant-price exposure,” says the report. “That will prepare them if the future is vola- tile, being characterized by demand contraction and commodity-price fl uctuations.” Utilities may also want to look into reviewing their contract portfolio to move toward more short-term agreements. In particular, there are large volumes of FOB and long-term liquefi ed- natural-gas contracts across Europe that could be reviewed. Similarly, the changing market fundamentals of pipeline gas create opportuni- ties for shorter contracts priced using hybrid or alternative indices. Taken together, the changes mean that util- ities should advance their risk-modelling and forecasting practices. Practical methodologies that could emerge include the more frequent use of market data, extensive stress-testing, risk- limit dashboards, and advanced scenario mod- elling. Utilities companies need to be aware of the long-term impact of changing economics on their fi nancials and manage their credit risk carefully. Methods such as advanced analytics can help segment customers precisely and pre- dict delinquency rates. In addition, they can improve the collection process, minimise default risks, and even iden- tify customers who may require extra help. To help those who are struggling, utilities need to demonstrate understanding and provide per- sonalised solutions. For instance, they could off er special support programs, new payment plans, and tariff adjust- ments. They could also work with fi nancial insti- tutions to off er fl exi- ble payment plans. Cus- tomers have individual needs; utilities need to acknowledge them with targeted communica- tions and solutions. Utilities also need to enhance their digi- tal customer engage- ment to stay connected to customers. When the crisis hit, utilities had to change how they typ- ically interacted with their customers, accord- ing to the McKinsey report. With payment offi ces closed and customers staying at home, digital channels became much more important. There is a general trend of cus- tomers moving online, with some online activities growing more than 40 percent. Utilities that started digital programs before the crisis have been more resilient. In the post- COVID-19 world, many will need to reconsider their technology priorities. For example, they might be able to reduce O&M costs by using ana- lytics to create risk profi les that generate better assetmaintenance cycles. Using remote supervision could help grid operators minimize the risk for their workforces while simplifying operations. At a time when every truck roll matters, digital technologies could also improve fi eld operations. Digitally enabling fi eld workforces could help utilities reduce crew sizes, improving both safety and effi ciency. Remote troubleshooting could do the same. And given the possibility of ongoing travel restrictions, remote supervision could play a bigger role in the construction of new sites too. If utilities recognize how the post-COVID-19 world is changing and implement the right strat- egies to adapt, they will be more likely to sur- vive—and maybe even emerge stronger. The future, by defi nition, is unpredictable, but the need for resiliency is certain. 24 Utilities Middle East / September 2020 www.utilities-me.com COVER FEATUREA SPECIAL REPORT FROM UTILITIES MIDDLE EAST How advancements in technology are transforming water desalination p28 Future water projects How private participation is helping to boost water production p 30 DESALINATION BOOSTFor sponsorship enquiries: Saraswati Agarwal Group Commercial Manager T: +971 4 444 3352 E: saraswati.agarwal@itp.com Wednesday 9th December Dubai, UAE SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS TODAY! The Construction Week Awards are back for the 16th year, honouring the leading projects, companies and individuals in the Middle East construction sector. Submit your nominations today at ConstructionWeekOnline.com/Awards #CWAWARDS For sponsorship enquiries: Moutaz Gadelhak Senior Sales Manager T: +971 4 444 3177 E: moutaz.gadelhak@itp.com For event enquiries: Daniel Fewtrell Director of Awards T: +971 4 444 3684 E: daniel.fewtrell@itp.com GOLD SPONSORSILVER SPONSORSCATEGORY SPONSORSPECIAL REPORT www.utilities-me.com September 2020 / Utilities Middle East 27 Baset Asaba, Editor Email: baset.asaba@itp.com Editor’s leader Combining capacity and availability Beyond ramping up desalination capacity, GCC utilities will need to guarantee long-term water security Over the coming months, GCC govern- ments are expected to accelerate invest- ment in water infrastructure to stem rising demand from a growing population and mush- rooming industries. Total expenditure on new desalination capacity is expected to reach $100bn by 2020 according to industry experts, as the region aims to increase its total seawater desalination capacity by nearly 40% in the next two years. The GCC’s current seawater desalination capacity of approximately 4,000 million impe- rial gallons a day (MIGD) is set to increase to more than 5,500MIGD over the next 5 years. RO technology for desalination has over- come the challenges related to pre-treat- ment of RO feed water, and a number of plants including the new Al Zawrah desalination plant that will utilise Ultrafiltration (UF) membranes. Desalination potential in the GCC is increas- ingly attracting both domestic and interna- tional companies in the bidding process. Investments in the water sector have been on the rise since 2010, with several projects under execution or bidding/tendering stage, despite the recent slowdown in infrastructure expenditure. These projects are covering all segments of the water sector, including desali- nation, independent water and power projects (IWPP), water transmission and distribution, repair and replacement of networks, wastewa- ter treatment and produced water treatment. GCC countries are also taking requisite steps to overcome known challenges of streamlin- ing public-private participation (PPP), utilities in debt, improving accountability and invest- ment framework. Utility scale solar desalination is also on the horizon following the success of a pilot project led by Abu Dhabi renewable energy company, Masdar to desalinate water using solar power. Saudi headquartered Abdul Latif Jameel Energy (ALJ Energy) has hinted on plans to integrate renewable energy in its desalina- tion processes as part of its wider sustainabil- ity strategy. Also, Metito has recently signed a $60mn contract with King Abdullah Eco- nomic City (KAEC) for the design and construc- tion of a seawater desalination plant powered by solar. Improvements in desalination alone will not guarantee water security to the region. That is why regional governments are taking other measures, from sensitisation drives geared towards entrenching water conservation prac- tices to new projects aimed at storing water for longer periods. In January, the UAE took a big, bold step to ensure water security for its resi- dents by unveiling the world’s largest reserve of artificially desalinated water. The reserve exists in an aquifer under the Liwa desert at the southern edge of the coun- try, about 160 km away from the desalination plants located at the coast. It contains about 26 billion litres of water, and needed 26 months to fill it up. In case of emergencies, the reserve can provide about 100 million litres of water a day. By taking a comprehensive approach towards addressing water problems in the region, GCC utilities appear to be on the right course. But in the medium to long-term, tech- nology adoption/upgrade and compelling sus- tainability targets, together, can help the GCC reduce the demand-supply gap and aid preser- vation of resources for future.MARKET FOCUS 28 Utilities Middle East / September 2020 www.utilities-me.com Modern desalination plants and smart technologies are two elements expected to form the core of the GCC’s approach to the fast growing demand for potable water in the region The GCC region has over the past few years adopted a strategy that aims to expand its total seawater desalination capacity by nearly 40% by 2020 in an eff ort to meet the rapidly increasing demand for potable water in the region. The GCC’s current seawater desalination capacity of approximately 4,000 million imperial gallons a day (MIGD) is set to increase to more than 5,500MIGD over the next 5 years as the GCC states invest heavily in increasing potable water supply. Currently, demand for potable water in the region is about 3,300MIGD, and this is expected to grow to about 5,200MIGD by 2020. While current reserve margins between supply and demand appear to be at comfortable levels, at country and local network levels the supply-demand gaps are much smaller. For example, while UAE has enjoyed comfort- able reserve margins in recent years, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Kuwait have faced real challenges meeting demand, especially during the summer months. Ageing plants also do not always operate at full design capacity, further reducing the theo- retical total output. Focus of the water sector in the region is shift- ing towards sustainable practices, wastewater treatment and recycling, with several utilities and water agencies announcing noticeable projects indicating start of a technological turnaround for the region. Governments in the GCC have allocated approximately $100bn towards imple- menting better water technologies and energy- effi cient desalination. Urban water supply in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is already above 90% coverage, with the majority of this water (up to 80%) sourced through desali- nation. In the next couple of years, it is anticipated that water supply in urban regions will reach 100% coverage in these countries. Utilities such as DEWA (Dubai electricity and Water Supply), are leading by example with Moody’s Investors Services upgrading the com- pany’s rating to investment grade. This has been a result of operational improvements and a sound fi nancial profi le. Investments in the water sector have been on the rise over the past few months, with several projects under execution or bidding/tendering stage. These projects are covering all segments of the water sector, including desalination, inde- pendent water and power projects (IWPP), water transmission and distribution, repair and replace- ment of networks, wastewater treatment and pro- duced water treatment. In 2017, Saudi Arabia said it would spend more than SR9 billion $2.4bn in building infrastructure for key water projects in the Makkah region. The Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC), which is responsible for the desalination of sea- water, producing and supplying electricity and water to various regions in the Kingdom, recently signed several contracts aimed at increasing water supply to some governorates in the Makkah region as well as ensuring supply to areas with- out water. Saudi Arabia has set a new world record with its desalination capacity destined to reach 5 mil- lion cubic meters a day, a feat recently acknowl- edged by the Guinness Book of Records. The King- dom has an ambitious $530mn programme to build nine new desalination plants on the Red Sea coast within 18 months. The integration of renewable energy into desalination processes is expected to gain momentum at utility scale following the suc- cess of a pilot solar powered desalination scheme in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi renewable energy EVERY ISSUE! UME ANNUAL REPORTS 2020 DESAL NATIONS’ HOPEMARKET FOCUS www.utilities-me.com September 2020 / Utilities Middle East 29 company, Masdar, commissioned fi ve pilot proj- ects to explore the feasibility of using renewable energy to power seawater desalination and test novel, energy-effi cient desalination technologies. As a result, King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) recently signed a contract with Metito Saudi Ltd (Metito) for the design and construction of a seawater desalination plant powered by solar energy and valued at $60mn. Abdul Latif Jameel Energy (ALJ Energy), head- quartered in Saudi Arabia, has also said that it plans to integrate renewable energy in its desalination processes as part of its wider sustainability strategy. “We are looking at working between [our] water and the power teams to develop a carbon neutral desalination approach, to be able to desal- inate with renewable energy,” the company’s then Growing demand for water in the GCC calls for addi- tional desalination capacity chief executive offi cer Roberto de Diego said. Wind power has also emerged as another renewable energy for alternative to power desali- nation plants in UAE. A new study by Masdar Insti- tute shows that the cost of producing water for the UAE’s natural water storage structures, and the carbon dioxide emissions associated with the pro- cess, could be reduced using wind power for the desalination. The use of other renewable energy sources, such as nuclear and geothermal energy, to supply water in Abu Dhabi has also been investigated. Spanish company Acciona Agua and Russia’s Rosatom have already expressed their interest to integrate nuclear power generation with seawa- ter desalination. In 2017, Muscat Water, a joint venture between Al Sulaimi Group Holding and AquaSwiss AG, com- pleted the construction of its water desalination plant in Qurayat. The plant will produce 8,000m3 of desalinated water per day for supplying potable water to Qurayat and nearby villages. Muscat Water aims to produce potable water at very competitive prices through unique dif- ferentiating technologies, to assure a high local Omani content, and to develop signifi cant in– country-value through the deployment of Omani manpower and local manufacturing capabilities in its projects. French company Engie announced in Novem- ber that the Mirfa Independent Water and Power Plant (IWPP) in Abu Dhabi was now into full com- mercial operation. The plant adds 1,600 MW of power and 52.5 million gallons (around 200,000 m3) per day (MIGD) of seawater desalination capacity. The construction of the $1.5bn IWPP, located 160 kilometres away from Abu Dhabi, was initiated in October 2014. It is owned by ENGIE (20%), Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) (60%) and Abu Dhabi Financial Group (20%). Last year, the UAE’s Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) said it would increase capacity of Ghalilah desalination plant. The Ghali- lah facility, in Ras al Khaimah, whose original proj- ect was awarded to Aquatech in 2011, will increase capacity from 15 to 45 million imperial gallons a day (68,000 to 205,000 m3/d). Reverse Osmosis (RO) in desalination contin- ues to gain prominence in the region as opposed to thermal technology. Its reliability, sustainabil- ity and quality are therefore of critical importance to water consumers and of equal concern to water suppliers. Since the introduction of RO technology, the number of membrane-based desalination plants has increased sharply, and these currently account for 73% of the overall global installed capacity of 88.6 million m3/day from 18,983 plants. 27% of plants worldwide still rely on thermal tech- nology, with 73% using multi-stage fl ash (MSF) and 27% relying on multi-eff ect distillation (MED). Independent Water Power Producer (IWPP) model is expected to gain momentum in the region, a move that will further boost fi nancing for water infrastructure projects, some of which have been put on hold due to budget constraints caused by low oil prices in the GCC Utilities in the GCC continue to sign lucrative deals with solutions providers to integrate smart solutions for the eff ective management of water assets as well as enabling operational effi ciency. Despite a general slowdown in new infrastruc- ture projects across the GCC, optimism remains high in the water sector. Over the next months, the GCC is expected to step up its investments on water infrastructure as demand reaches unprec- edented levels. But great emphasis is likely to be placed on the integration of smart solutions into water management systems to guarantee opera- tional and asset optimisation. 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