Author: Schneider Electric
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Water is one of Earth’s most consumed resources and is vital for sustaining life and supporting human activities. Global industry – agriculture, petrochemicals, mining, paper, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals – relies heavily on an abundant supply of fresh water for production and energy. In fact, as of 2023, data revealed that industry consumes approximately 22% of the world’s accessible freshwater.
While water may seem abundant, it is a precious resource. Regulators and society now view accessible fresh water as limited and consider the global supply a non-renewable and non-replenishable asset. Water scarcity is increasingly being identified as a source of fundamental economic insecurity. Immense, unstoppable megatrends, including population growth, climate change, and similar socioeconomic forces spur it on. Therefore, managing water supply and use efficiently and compliantly is top business and social objective for industrial users.
But industry is water-hungry, and the thirst is growing. Initiatives like the Made in America Act in the United States have brought this into sharp focus as water-intensive industries (such as semiconductors and battery manufacturing) return to shore. These plants often end up in communities where water is not abundant. This necessitates investments in water infrastructure and innovation to optimize water consumption better.
As these organizations and enterprises consider business continuity, profit margins, and shareholders, those pursuing a smart water management strategy are focusing on three key areas:
Aquapolo, the world’s largest water reuse and treatment facility, recently digitized its plant operations in Brazil using Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure platform. This initiative addresses a severe regional shortage of potable water and rising industrial demand. Every liter of recycled water produced saves a liter of drinking water.
Using EcoStruxure for Water and Wastewater solutions, including AVEVA software, Aquapolo achieved:
Aquapolo now supplies potable water to more than 500,000 residents. Sheila de Oliveira, the plant’s production manager, noted a 15% increase in the plant’s total operational efficiency due to EcoStruxure.
Schneider Electric itself harnesses advanced technologies for efficiency and sustainability. Its Hyderabad factory, equipped with IIoT-enabled devices, was named a Sustainability Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum. To improve energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions, Schneider’s engineers focused on the plant’s highest consumers: air compressors and chillers. Reduced energy use by 59%
As Industry 4.0 advances, smart water management becomes crucial. Water Europe’s 2023 report prioritizes water efficiency to build a water-smart society. Digital technologies can break barriers to sustainability, and Schneider Electric’s experts are ready to help you develop water-smart strategy. Learn more about how we can help you tap into these resources and get your water-smart strategy flowing.
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