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.
Report highlights lack of confidence in local authority planning for shale gas
An extensive research survey has highlighted a lack of confidence by a wide range of stakeholders in the competence of local authorities to make important planning decisions about shale gas.
House of Commons Committee:new inquiry on energy and climate change policy
The House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee has launched a new inquiry into future challenges in energy and climate change policy.
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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
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
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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