PwC - current rates of decarbonisation point to 6C of warming
The annual rate of reduction of carbon emissions per unit of GDP needed to limit global warming to 2 degrees C, has passed a critical threshold according to new analysis from PwC. The rate of reduction now required has never been achieved before.
AD industry suffers “lack of R&D in key areas”
The Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA) will bring together academia and industry at its R&D Forum in Bristol to formulate an R&D Strategy for the AD industry.
Council gives green light for £800m hydro scheme
Highland councillors have given their support to a proposed new £800 million hydroelectric scheme on the banks of Loch Lochy in Scotland.
Licence sought for first energy device at Wave Hub
The company planning to install the first wave energy device at Wave Hub has applied for a marine licence for the deployment.
MP bids to promote marine energy in South West
The Conservative MP for Plymouth has called for a parliamentary debate to highlight south west England’s contribution to marine energy.
UK makes biggest emissions cuts in EU
Emissions of greenhouse gases in the European Union (EU) fell on average by 2.5 % from 2010 to 2011, with the UK making the biggest cuts.
£375k of energy costs may be saved with new aeration machinery
Thames Water is aiming to save £375,000 a year in operating costs by using new energy-efficient lubricant machinery across its 250 sewage works.
First tidal turbine test complete at Narec
Atlantis Resources Corporation has completed the first ever tidal turbine testing programme at the National Renewable Energy Centre’s (Narec) 3MW capacity, onshore, turbine drive train testing facility.
Potential for tens of gigawatts of marine energy in UK, report shows
The Crown Estate has published findings of a new study into the UK's wave and tidal energy resources, to help inform industry and government about the potential for future projects.
Tidal energy projects get go-ahead in Northern Ireland
The award of development rights for three offshore renewable energy sites in Northern Ireland's coastal waters has been announced by the Crown Estate.
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Upgraded DYNADISC® promises improved performance and durability
The upgraded DynaDisc® microscreen filtration unit from Hydro International promises higher reliability and plant availability, leading to reduced downtime and lower operating costs. -
3M LAUNCHES NEW PIPE RENEWAL LINER WITH LIVE TESTING EVENT
Representatives from major water companies and utility contractors travelled to Doncaster to witness the first UK application of a new, specially formulated resin pipe liner from diversified technology company 3M. -
The Hydro StormTrainTM Series - a SuDS-Compliant Toolbox for Surface Water Treatment
Hydro International is launching The Hydro StormTrainTM Series, a comprehensive toolbox of surface water treatment devices in anticipation of the growing need to remove silts, sediments and other pollutants from stormwater runoff. -
Piping Power to Snowdonia
GPS PE Pipe Systems is helping the National Trust deliver its strategy for renewable energy with the supply of PE penstock pipe for the charity’s Hafod y Llan hydro-electric power scheme in Snowdonia.
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