Climate Change Committee advises government 81% reduction in emissions needed by 2035
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has offered advice on the level of the country’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the UK Government, at the request of Secretary of State for Energy, Ed Miliband.
Lloyd’s Register and Orbital Marine Power to begin certification of world’s largest tidal energy converter
Renewable energy certification body Lloyd’s Register (LR), has signed an agreement with Scotland-based Orbital Marine Power to start the certification process for what is described as the “world’s largest” tidal energy converter (TEC).
Scottish Water delivers £1.4 million solar scheme near Edinburgh
Scottish Water has completed work on a £1.4m solar scheme at a site near Edinburgh which is set to save 221 tonnes of carbon a year.
Wales unveils new mine water heat opportunity maps
The areas of Wales best equipped to benefit from innovative mine water heat schemes have been revealed by the Coal Authority in a new open access map, available on the ‘DataMapWales’ website.
Latest renewables auction secures record pipeline of clean cheap energy projects
Millions of homes and businesses across Britain will be powered by a new supply of clean, cheap, homegrown energy as a record number of projects receive funding through the government’s most successful renewables auction to date.
Climate change - new study finds heat-related deaths in Europe could triple by end of the century
A new research study, led and co-authored by scientists at the Joint Research Centre at the European Commission, is warning that in a 3°C warming scenario, projections show there could be a threefold increase in heat-related mortality with respect to today.
Climate change raised the odds of unprecedented wildfires in 2023-24
Unprecedented wildfires in Canada and parts of Amazonia last year were at least three times more likely due to climate change and contributed to high levels of CO2 emissions from burning globally.
Scottish Water installs 880-plus solar panels at Cumnock WwTW in East Ayrshire
A £516,000 PV project to install over 886 solar panels has been completed at a waste water treatment works in East Ayrshire, supporting Scottish Water’s pledge to reach net zero emissions by 2040.
Crown Estate to partner with Great British Energy to support accelerated delivery of clean energy infrastructure
The Crown Estate is entering into a new partnership with Great British Energy to support the accelerated delivery of clean energy infrastructure, benefiting millions of homes and businesses across the country.
Good Energy partners with Ripple on coop owned renewables
Good Energy Group PLC the 100% renewable electricity supplier and energy services provider is partnering with cooperative clean energy ownership innovator Ripple Energy to offer customers the option to own their portion of large-scale wind or solar projects.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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