Partnering to Make Holiday Parks More Efficient and Sustainable

In a major leap toward water security in the south of France, Eau d’Azur has launched the country’s first smart water network. The €5.9 million initiative will modernize 3,000 kilometers of infrastructure across the Côte d’Azur, aiming to reduce leaks, cut energy use, and secure reliable water service for over 500,000 residents.

Dutch drinking water utility Brabant Water, in partnership with Xylem, is creating one of Europe’s largest digital water networks, serving 2.6 million residents and businesses across North Brabant. To meet rising demand, the utility is deploying a digital twin and smart metering solutions to build a more efficient, resilient water system.

Valmet has received an order to deliver a comprehensive replacement of plant DCS and turbine control systems at the Ennatuurlijk’s combined cycle power plant (CCPP) in Helmond, the Netherlands. The modernization project will enhance the plant’s operational efficiency, reliability, and safety, while ensuring stable combined heat and power (CHP) production. The project also supports the company’s long-term commitment to achieving carbon neutrality.

Electric motors are everywhere, found in industrial equipment, fans, pumps, compressors, heating and air conditioning systems, and many more. And yet, much of the energy in typical motors is dissipated as heat, friction, and design inefficiency. Energy efficient motors aim to make a difference: they convert more of the electrical energy into useful mechanical power, reducing energy consumption, slashing operating expenses, and shrinking environmental footprints.

Residents in Mexico City and Monterrey will soon enjoy more reliable water supply as the two cities launch groundbreaking infrastructure upgrades to save over 1.3 billion liters of water a year – easing pressure from the rapid urbanization and persistent drought conditions that have strained local water systems.

Niklas Ruf and Jana Spiller from Germany received the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2025 for their work on developing a scalable flood warning system for small streams. H.R.H. Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden presented the winners with their award during a ceremony at Stockholm City Hall as part of World Water Week in Stockholm.