Water - WEF flags up in-pipeline turbine tech to generate electricity
As part of its Shaping The Future of Energy initiative, the World Economic Forum has flagged up technology which uses turbines placed inside gravity-fed water pipeline networks to generate electricity for export.
Anglian Water solar power & storage scheme will up energy generation by 80% & create extra revenue stream
Anglian Water is partnering with Open Energi and redT on an integrated energy storage project which will see a 60kW/300kWh redT energy storage machine installed alongside a 450kWp solar panel PV system at one of its water treatment works.
Severn Trent trials US technology to tackle fats in sewers
Over the past 18 months Severn Trent have been trialling a new materials technology used for mitigating the build-up of fats, oils and grease (FOG) in sewers.
NERC to invest £22m in major Atlantic Ocean research programme
A new £22 million research programme will investigate the impacts of climate change and human activities on the Atlantic Ocean, from the surface to the deep seabed.
Future Cities mission to China: applications now open
Innovative UK businesses working in the smart cities sector can meet potential customers, partners and investors in China’s Greater Bay Area.
EU approves French support for tidal energy demonstration plant
The European Commission has found that a French project promoting electricity generation from tidal energy is in line with EU State aid rules.
Wastewater monitoring – driving the water sector towards Water 4.0?
Oliver Grievson of Anglian Water and Director of the Sensors for Water Interest Group, discusses the current state of wastewater monitoring and how it can be used to drive the industry towards something approaching Water 4.0.
Government FIT proposals – uncertain future for energy from small-scale hydro and Anaerobic Digestion?
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has launched a new consultation on the proposed closure of the Feed-In Tariffs (FITs) Scheme, the Government’s subsidy scheme for generation of renewable electricity from small-scale low-carbon installations – which could see an uncertain future for small scale schemes including hydro and Anaerobic Digestion, without ongoing Government support.
Southern Water trials smart technology using AI to tackle storm overflows
Southern Water is trialling smart technology using Artificial Intelligence to protect the environment against overflows during heavy rainfall.
Southern Water works with Google to maximise data use
Southern Water is working with some of the biggest and most iconic data partners in the world - Google and Solidatus - to help transform its data for wider use.
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Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
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