South West could become “marine equivalent of Silicon Valley”
The Government is considering a bonfire of red-tape to tackle delays holding back the West Country’s marine power industry, MPs have heard.
Water companies' hydro generation is growing market for May Gurney
May Gurney is becoming increasingly involved in the development of hydro power generation for its clients in the water sector.
Sharp increase in UK anaerobic digestion plants
A new study by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has highlighted a significant increase in the number of anaerobic digestion plants in the UK which operate outside the water industry – up from just two in 2005 to 68 in 2011 and more in the pipeline.
UK could lead on marine renewables industry
The UK could become a leading exporter of wave and tidal power equipment and expertise if the Government adopts a more visionary approach to developing marine renewables, according to a new report by the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee.
National green energy centre to be based in Glasgow
Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced that a new national £50 million centre to accelerate the commercialisation of green technologies for offshore wind, wave and tidal power will be located in Glasgow.
UK greenhouse gas emissions rise 3.1%
Latest statisics released this morning by the Department for Energy and Climate Change show that UK greenhouse gas emissions rose by 3.1% in 2010.
Renewables bring £2.5bn boost to UK economy
UK Energy Secretary Chris Huhne today revealed more evidence of the economic benefits of renewable energy as he reaffirmed the coalition’s commitment to meeting EU renewable energy targets.
Future of Cornish wave hub secured
The offshore marine energy project in Cornwall, which allows developers to test new wave energy technology, will be taken on by the Government to secure its future as a vital part of the UK's green energy sources.
EU launches carbon and water footprint mapping tool
The European Union’s One Planet Economy Network EU project (OPEN:EU) has launched a unique new tool for mapping ecological carbon and water footprint data across all the 27 EU member states.
WWF calls for Government to endorse UK carbon plan
Leading environmental organisation WWF has called for the Government to fully the UK carbon budgets.
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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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