Scottish Government publishes offshore renewables investment map
The Scottish Government has published a map highlighting recent investment announcements in offshore wind, wave and tidal power.
85% of British population supports renewable energy, new poll shows
A new poll from Friends of the Earth reveals 85 per cent of British public would like to see the Government increasing the use of clean British energy and reducing the use of overseas gas, with marine energy seen as most desired renewable energy source.
EC: Green economy ‘could create 20 million jobs by 2020’
The European Commission (EC) has identified a green economy as a key opportunity for a ‘job-rich’ recovery in Europe in proposals announced yesterday (18 April), with future water challenges helping job creation.
NGOs back MPs calls for transparency on emissions
Leading Non-Governmental Organisations have responded positively to the report published yesterday (18 April) calling for more Government openness on the impact that UK consumption is having on the climate.
National Trust plans to run its properties on hydropower
Plans have been unveiled by the National Trust for a hydroelectric power scheme in Snowdonia to provide energy to its Welsh properties.
DECC opens £20m marine energy scheme
The Department of Energy & Climate Change (DECC) has today launched its eagerly awaited £20 million Marine Energy Array Demonstrator scheme (MEAD).
Green Deal sees its first providers sign up
22 organisations have met with Climate Change Minister Greg Barker to sign an agreement with government to work to become the first Green Deal providers.
Energy intensive industries call for evidence launched
Businesses impacted by rising energy prices will have the opportunity to provide information and data that will shape a £250 million Government scheme aimed at alleviating their electricity bills.
Huge advance for tidal power in the North
The Neptune Proteus device, which will supply electricity to the Deep aquarium by harnessing tidal power, is being commissioned this week.
New report says 100% renewable energy by 2020 for Scotland is achievable
Scotland can achieve its target of meeting 100% of the country’s electricity needs from renewables as well as more from other sources by 2020 according to a new Scottish Government report.
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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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