ACCIONA has been recognised with the “AI Project of the Year” award at the Global Water Awards 2026, held in Madrid during the annual congress organised by Global Water Intelligence (GWI) magazine. The company received this prestigious distinction for developing a smart system for the Tampa Bay desalination plant in Florida.

The innovative system monitors and detects changes in water quality at the Tampa plant at an early stage. Developed by ACCIONA in partnership with technology company SkyTL, the platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyse water data in real time, making it possible to predict critical parameters such as turbidity levels, salinity spikes, and red tide events at least two hours earlier than the plant’s conventional systems. This predictive capability makes it possible to anticipate incidents, optimise plant operations, and strengthen the water security of the region in question.

Each year, the British magazine recognises the leading companies and initiatives driving progress in the water treatment industry. The “AI Project of the Year” award reinforces ACCIONA’s position as a global benchmark for innovation and sustainability in the sector.

This award adds to the many recognitions ACCIONA has received at the Global Water Awards. GWI previously honoured the company on three occasions as the “Best Water Company” in 2010, 2013 and 2017. Over more than twenty years of these awards, ACCIONA has been recognised in several categories for its pioneering projects and improvements in operational performance.