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E D I T O R ‘ S N O T E
For the past 12 months,
GineersNow editorial
team were able to
published thought
provoking articles pertaining to
the Power and Water industry.
From the latest
wastewater technologies to
power transmission and
distribution trends, we have
written articles that everyone
enjoyed reading.
The Best of 2019 Power & Water
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Here are the best stories
that went viral in the past 12
months.
January
2019 Utilities, Power and
Water Forecast
The integration of IoT solutions
this 2019 will also be
remarkable this year in the
water industry. This is to
address age-old infrastructure
issues of water and the
industries incorporated on
them. A lot of research is now
ongoing so they can set and
reshape business strategies
for companies in the water
industry.
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February
ASEAN Water and Wastewater
Challenges
A study from the
Massachusetts Institute of
Technology entitled,
“Projections of Water Stress
Based on an Ensemble of
Socioeconomic Growth and
Climate Change Scenarios: A
Case Study in Asia” suggests
that in 35 years, Asia will suffer
from serious water shortages
with roots from economic and
population growth on top of
climate change. Using a
detailed modelling to measure
the full range of scenarios
involving water availability and
use in the future, the scientists
conclude that there is a “high
risk of severe water stress”
across Asia.
March
There are Power and Water
Utility Apps for That
Utility companies, which
provides our need for water,
power, and others, are not
oblivious to this scenario.
Using mobile apps to reach
customers and to improve
services will bring myriads of
advantages to the companies.
However, only a small fraction
of these big companies have
adapted mobile technology.
What benefits will they gain
once they develop mobile
apps?
April
Social Media for Power and
Water Utility Companies
Social media can also be used
to inform customers that they
are aware of existing problems
(such as power and water
outages) and that they are
already taking action. Doing
this not only serves the
purpose of informing