Installation of giant energy turbine marks start of Welsh tidal industry
Wales’ first giant tidal energy generator will be unveiled today at Pembroke Port by the First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones, marking the birth of the Welsh tidal industry.
Government must do more to support UK firms develop low-carbon technologies
The Government is punching below its weight when it comes to support for UK businesses developing innovative low carbon technologies such as smart meters, heat pumps and renewable energy technologies, according to the cross-party House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee.
Wessex Water: world first wastewater metering trial could revolutionise sewerage sector
In a trial which could revolutionise the sewerage industry, Wesssex Water, in partnership with Dynamic Flow Technologies Ltd, has installed the world’s first wastewater meter capable of accurately measuring the smallest of flows in part filled sewer pipes.
Government publishes key studies on UK R&D, innovation and investment
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills has published two benchmark studies examining challenges and barriers to innovation in the UK and returns on investments made in science and innovation.
Environment Agency publishes guide to shale gas monitoring
The Environment Agency has published a useful technical guide on the monitoring of methane at unconventional gas exploration facilities to produce shale gas via hydraulic fracturing.
Tidal lagoon infrastructure rollout could add £27bn to UK economy
A macroeconomic impacts study has found that a national fleet of six tidal lagoon power plants would contribute £27 billion to UK GDP over the investment period 2015-2027.
Crown Estate unlocks further UK wave and tidal current opportunities
The Crown Estate, manager of the UK seabed, has announced that it has agreed seabed rights for six new wave and tidal current demonstration zones, which for the first time will enable locally-based organisations to manage and sub-let parts of the seabed to a range of wave and tidal stream developers.
EU-industry partnerships seek innovation boost with first €1bn for projects
Research partnerships between the EU, the private sector and Member States today presented their first calls for projects and partners under Horizon 2020, the EU's €80 billion research and innovation programme.
New maps clarify risk to aquifers from fracking
The British Geological Survey (BGS) in partnership with The Environment Agency (EA) have published a series of maps which show the depth to each shale gas and oil source rock below principal groundwater aquifers in England and Wales.
Minesto secures exclusive from Crown Estate for tidal power project
Marine energy company Minesto has secured exclusivity over the seabed from The Crown Estate for the world’s first commercial tidal power project in low velocity currents off the coast of Wales.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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