United Utilities and Peel Energy submit plans for 16 new wind turbines
United Utilities and Peel Energy have submitted plans to expand an existing East Lancashire wind farm on Scout Moor by 16 new turbines.
EC approves Portuguese state aid for ocean energy technologies scheme
The European Commission has found a Portuguese scheme aimed at promoting renewable energy technologies to support demonstration projects producing renewable energy from the ocean (wave energy, tidal energy) and innovative offshore wind technologies to be in line with EU state aid rules.
Investment opportunity in new Devon hydro scheme
Working in partnership with Triodos Bank, Dart Renewables Ltd, a company set up to develop a hydro power scheme on the Totnes weir in Devon, has launched a £1.3 million bond issue.
Government enters negotiations on Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon scheme
As part of yesterday’s Budget Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne has announced that the government has decided to enter in to the first phase of negotiations on a Contract for Difference for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon.
Cameron, Clegg and Miliband sign joint climate change agreement
In a highly unusual move, the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition have agreed to work together across party lines to tackle climate change.
Demand for renewable energy in Europe surges in 2014 – hydro tops list
The European market for renewable energy, documented with Guarantees of Origin, increased by 26.5 % in 2014 compared to 2013.
New plans to double capacity of Snowdonia Pumped Hydro project to 99.9MW
Snowdonia Pumped Hydro Limited have notified the Planning Inspectorate of an intended application for the Glyn Rhonwy Pumped Storage scheme.
Power firm seeks licence for River Thames hydropower scheme
South East Power Engineering Limited have made an application to the Environment Agency to impound water on the River Thames for a hydropower generation scheme.
UN warns on climate change funding gap
Despite public funding of climate change adaptation measures reaching as high as $26 billion in 2012-2013, a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report predicts a significant funding gap after 2020 unless new and additional finance for adaptation is made available.
UK calls for carbon cuts and climate finance commitments ahead of Paris talks
UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey called on more countries to bring forward fair and ambitious climate finance and carbon cuts to keep up momentum for a 2015 global climate deal, as he arrived at the COP 20 talks in Lima today.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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