Welsh Water rolls out smart meter trial as part of EU-funded WISDOM project
Welsh Water is installing 250 new digital “smart” meters in Grangetown, Cardiff – with plans for another 3,000 to be fitted over the next three months – as part of an EU-funded water usage project involving partners from across Europe.
Arup to investigate alternative materials to advance wave power technology
Arup has been appointed by Wave Energy Scotland (WES) to undertake two significant studies to identify alternative material choices for wave energy conversion devices.
Control systems for wave energy generation: apply for funding
Wave Energy Scotland is making up to £47,000 (excluding VAT) available for businesses to develop advanced control systems for use in wave energy generation.
Graphene sieve turns seawater into drinking water
New research has demonstrated the real-world potential of providing clean drinking water for millions of people who struggle to access adequate clean water sources.
Water UK sets out cyber security principles
Water UK, the body which represents all the UK water companies at both national and international level, has produced a set of principles and recommendations to help its members address the risks posed to water and waste water services by cyber related threats.
European Union to remove barriers to EU text and data mining uptake
Text and data mining (TDM) has huge potential research and innovation, but the current European regulatory framework means that EU uptake remains low - the European Union’s FutureTDM project will first identify the barriers, and then seek to dismantle them.
CGI delivers central market operating system at the heart of competitive water market
US- headquartered firm CGI has today announced the successful launch of the central market operating system (CMOS) that underpins the world’s largest competitive water market.
Marine energy developer Wave-tricity to benefit from new pontoon at Pembroke Port
Marine energy developer Wave-tricity has signed a contract with the Port of Milford Haven which will see the installation of a new pontoon at Pembroke Port.
MPs launch civilian drones inquiry
MPs on the House of Commons Transport Committee have launched an inquiry into civilian drones.
Severn Trent – cutting-edge digital technology is transforming the business
Severn Trent Plc has held a Digital, Innovation & Technology showcase event for investors outlining how cutting-edge digital technologies are transforming the business and driving value for customers, employees and shareholders.
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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
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