EU Graphene Flagship research project to double in size
To coincide with Graphene Week 2014, the European Commission has today announced that the Graphene Flagship, one of the largest-ever European research initiatives, is doubling in size.
DŵrCymru Welsh Water target energy savings in water supply
DŵrCymru Welsh Water have commissioned Tynemarch Systems to undertake a 6 month pilot of the MISER real-time,sub-daily pump and valve scheduling software, to identify the electricity and other operating cost savings that can be achieved, whilst maintaining security of supply.
New EU Directive to enhance commercial access to Earth observation data
Businesses and research institutions will soon have more reliable access to commercial earth observation satellite data, according to a proposal for a new Directive presented by the European Commission in Brussels today.
European investors to fund Scots tidal array project
Scotland’s Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has announced that an Edinburgh-based company has secured £1.85 million from European investors to fund green energy projects in Scotland.
Masdar and Veolia to partner on Abu Dhabi Renewable Energy Water Desalination Program
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has selected Veolia, through its desalination specialist SIDEM, as an industry partner to collaborate on its ambitious Renewable Energy Water Desalination Program launched in early 2013.
EU and EIB join forces to support up to €48 billion in R&I investment
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank Group (EIB and EIF) have today launched a new generation of EU financial instruments and advisory services to help innovative firms access finance more easily.
£400m tidal array plans for Northern Ireland unveiled
Cork-based renewable energy firm DP Marine Energy Ltd (DPME) has unveiled plans for a massive tidal energy scheme to be constructed on the sea bed off the north coast of Northern Ireland.
Innovative sludge technology set to deliver major operating and energy savings
A new technology for circular sludge settlement tanks in wastewater treatment has the potential to achieve major operating and energy savings for all UK water companies.
China moves further ahead with $40bn tidal power scheme
The large scale generation of clean, renewable energy from tidal power has moved one step closer with the news that the Chinese National Energy Administration has commissioned an economic assessment into the viability of building a $40bn Dynamic Tidal Power (DTP) facility off the east coast of China.
Costain-led "self-healing concrete" innovation looks for new trials partners
A research project to develop innovative "self-healing" concrete, with Costain as the lead industrial sponsor, is looking for more opportunities to test the promising new material, which is already being trialled in the highways sector, with new trials partners.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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