State-of-the-art tidal energy generation project gets go-ahead
The Marine Management Organisation has issued a license to operate the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC), a state-of-the-art tidal energy generation project located off the Isle of Wight.
Work starts on £5.3m hydropower scheme in Yorkshire
A new £5.3 million low head hydro project is being built on the River Calder at Kirkthorpe, four miles east of Wakefield - Yorkshire’s largest-ever low head hydro-electric project.
Call for Papers - IWA New Developments in IT & Water Conference
The International Water Association and the organisers of WWEM, the International Water, Wastewater & Environmental Monitoring Conference, have announced a Call for Papers, Posters and Workshops for the 3rd IWA New Developments in IT & Water Conference which will take place in the UK in November.
Largest AD biogas plant in European dairy sector to open in Cumbria
The largest AD biogas plant in Europe for a dairy processing site is set to open next month in Cumbria.
Morrison Utility Services extends ‘calm networks’ initiative
Morrison Utility Services (MUS), the leading utility services provider in the UK, has extended its ‘calm networks’ training initiative following commissions from clients Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and Northumbrian Water for its state-of-the-art pressure transient valve training rigs.
Water sector accelerates move to smart networks
With a move to smart networks accelerating water in the water sector, hear leading experts discuss the challenges facing water utilities and how the industry is turning to smart networks to boost customer service and ensure supply meets demand.
Atlantis partners with Equitix to fund tidal power projects
Atlantis, a global leader in the tidal power sector, has announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Equitix, a market leading developer, investor and fund manager of infrastructure assets with over £1.7 billion of funds under management.
Sensors play key role in EU project to produce more crops with less water
A European research project currently taking place in Bologna, Italy is aimed at helping the agricultural sector to produce more crops from less water.
WRc lines up stellar speakers at forthcoming Innovation Day 2016
WRc has assembled a stimulating group of expert speakers for its forthcoming Innovation Day on 27th April - and places at the event are running out fast.
First CSO trial solution in China tackles urban river pollution
Hydro International has completed its first Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) installation in China in an important trial to improve urban inland river water quality, funded through a Chinese government special innovation initiative.
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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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