Who wants desalinated water?

The municipal sector uses the largest amount of desalinated water. However, industries such as power generation have the greatest number of desal facilities.

Total worldwide installed capacity by user type

Total worldwide installed capacity by user type - DesalData.com

 

Since 2003, the demand for large seawater desalination plants has grown significantly. Seawater now accounts for almost two-thirds of all feedwater.

Total worldwide installed capacity by feedwater category

Total worldwide installed capacity by feedwater category - DesalData.com

Who are the desalination market leaders?