£200m pumped storage hydro scheme planned for Isle of Lewis
Eishken Ltd has announced plans for an innovative scheme that will deliver a significant boost to energy production in Scotland.
EU funds Arctic station network to boost climate change research
A € 9.5 million+ EU-funded INTERACT project has built a network of Arctic research stations, allowing them to coordinate and share resources more efficiently.
Nationwide gains Carbon Trust certification for carbon, water and waste
Nationwide Building Society has become the first high-street financial services provider in the UK to achieve triple recertification to the Carbon Trust Standards for carbon, water and waste.
Radical Energy Ltd applies for hydropower water abstraction licences
Radical Energy Ltd has applied to the Environment Agency for three water abstraction licences for hydropower generation.
New Govt figures show huge growth in biogas for electricity and heat
New official figures show 40% more renewable electricity was produced from biogas from waste and farms in 2015 compared to 2014. The government's annual Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES), also reflects growth in biomethane to grid with the generation of heat from anaerobic digestion more than doubling.
Biomethane supply is dominant gas source in SW England for much of 2015
Data from Wales & West Utilities, the gas emergency and pipeline service that serves the south-west of England and Wales, shows that biomethane supply was the dominant gas source for the area during much of 2015.
Brexit: Lords to question experts over impact on UK energy and climate change policy
The House of Lords EU Sub-Committee on Energy and Environment will this week question experts from UCL and Chatham House about the possible impact of Brexit on EU and UK energy and climate change policy.
Biogas grows 30% in a year to power 800,000 homes – new industry report
Almost a third more biogas energy is being produced in the UK compared to this time last year, according to new figures from industry trade body ADBA.
ADBA to launch best practice scheme at UK AD & Biogas
Following on from a consultation on improving standards for AD operations which closed this week, the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association has announced that a Best Practice Scheme will be launched at UK AD & Biogas on 6 July.
Scotland exceeds 2020 climate targets 6 years early
Scottish Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has confirmed that Scotland has exceeded the level of its 2020 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42% six years early.
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ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
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