PwC: Global economies must cut carbon emissions at five times current rate
Climate change analysts at global conultancy PwC have estimated that global economies need to cut their energy related carbon emissions for every $ of GDP by 6.2% every year from now to 2100 - more than five times the rate currently achieved.
Renewables industry sets key tests for next Government
Leading renewable energy trade bodies have come together to launch a set of key tests for the political parties ahead of the next general election.
Hydropower firm applies for third water abstraction licence in two months
Hydrosense Renewables Ltd has made its third application in two months to the Environment Agency for a full licence to abstract water for hydroelectric power generation at a number of locations in England.
MeyGen secures £50m tidal array investment
MeyGen, the world’s largest tidal stream development, has today announced that it has agreed terms for a funding package to finance the construction of the first phase of its ground breaking 398MW tidal array project in the Pentland Firth, Scotland.
Energy firm applies for water abstraction licence
Wainstones Energy Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for a full licence to abstract water from the River Mersey at Carrington to support a proposed power station at Carrington, Trafford.
Government considers support for renewables projects outside the UK
The UK Government has been considering the benefits of supporting renewable electricity projects located outside the United Kingdom.
UK Government opens new onshore shale gas licensing round
Ministers have today opened the bidding process for companies seeking licences to explore for onshore oil and shale gas across a wide area of the UK and said its framework would accelerate unconventional oil and gas development in a responsible and sustainable way.
Canals and Rivers Trust seek abstraction licence for West Yorks hydro power
The Canals and Rivers Trust has applied to the Environment Agency for a full licence to abstract water for hydro-electric power generation from the River Calder in West Yorkshire.
European Commission proposes 30% energy savings target for 2030
The European Commission has proposed what it describes a ‘higher and achievable’ 30% energy savings target for 2030.
Government announces over £200m boost for renewables
From October, renewable energy projects will compete for a budget of over £200 million a year, as part of the Government’s reforms to the electricity market, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey announced today.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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