Anaerobic Digestion to form part of first Feed-in Tariffs Review
The Government has this morning announced the start of the first review of the Feed in Tariffs (FITs) scheme for small scale low carbon electricity generation. As part of the review, the Government will undertake a short study into the take-up of FITs for farm based Anaerobic Digestion plants.
Four make shortlist for Crown Estate tidal and wave tenders
The Crown Estate has announced that four companies have pre-qualified to submit tenders for new wave and tidal stream energy projects, each up to 30 MW capacity. The Estate has also invited bids for three commercial demonstration projects, each up to 10 MW.
Tight deadline to apply to Government anaerobic digestion partnership invitation
The Government has published an anaerobic digestion framework document setting out the steps it believes are needed to increase energy from waste in England through anaerobic digestion (AD).
Business’ environmental record prompts new focus on poor performers
A comprehensive review of industry’s environmental performance in England and Wales has been published by the Environment Agency.
£70m investment fund for offshore green economy
A £70 million investment fund to secure Scotland's place at the forefront of the global offshore wind industry was announced today by First Minister Alex Salmond.
Energy Secretary confirms Severn Barrage now on hold
In a written statement to the House of Commons issued this morning, Energy Secretary Chris Huhn has announced plans to expand the UK’s nuclear power generation capability and shelve plans for a tidal barrage across the river Severn.
Severn Barrage scheme to be scrapped
The Government is expected to announce today that the proposed Severn Barrage scheme to generate renewable energy is to be scrapped.
UK energy system set for radical overhaul
In a speech to the TUC’s annual Climate Change Conference yesterday, Energy Secretary Chris Huhn said that the Government is planning to radically reshape the UK energy system.
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Pumps prove to be smooth operators for Anglian Water
“SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000. -
Owen Mace takes over as Director of BPF Plastic Pipes Group
Owen Mace has taken over as Director of the British Plastics Federation (BPF) Plastic Pipes Group on the retirement of Caroline Ayres. He was previously Standards and Technical Manager for the group. -
Ledbury engineering firm strengthens senior team as demand for water process systems grows
PureTec Separations, the Ledbury-based water treatment engineering firm, has appointed Dan Norman as its new Sales Manager – Water Process Systems, supporting the company’s continued growth in the UK and international markets. -
BactoCloud platform for bNovate’s BactoSense instruments brings new understanding of water quality
bNovate has launched BactoCloud, a secure cloud-based platform that connects and manages its BactoSense instruments, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of microbial water quality.
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