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.
BIM can improve water sector efficiency but utilities must work together
BIM Building Information Modelling (BIM) can improve efficiency of the water sector, but the utilities need to work together and share information to get the maximum benefit from (BIM) water according to industry data expert Andrew Cowell.
World-first trial to harness potential of wave energy farms
Key players in the ocean renewable energy sector have met at the Australian Maritime College, a specialist institute of the University of Tasmania, to observe a world-first trial testing the performance and impact of wave energy farms at model scale.
AD industry calls for £25m R & I funding from government to boost exports
As the Chancellor prepares to deliver his budget statement this morning, the anaerobic digestion industry is calling for him to recognise the global opportunity for UK companies and researchers in biogas, digestate and bioproducts.
Port-based test for wave power tech leads to innovation partnership
The successful testing of key components of a pioneering wave powered renewable energy technology at Pembroke Port has led to the signing of an agreement of closer collaboration between developers Marine Power Systems (MPS) and the facility’s operator, the Port of Milford Haven.
EU researchers say large scale cost-effective graphene production possible
EU-funded researchers have conclusively shown that large-scale, cost-effective manufacturing of graphene is possible, opening up new product possibilities and ensuring that Europe remains at the cutting edge of applied nanotechnology.
United Utilities trials new odour technology at Davyhulme WwTW
Engineers at United Utilities are trialling a new technology to reduce the risk of odours from the firm’s Davyhulme wastewater treatment works.
Ecotricity: tidal energy bid will almost halve cost of tidal power
Green energy company Ecotricity believes it can build tidal lagoon energy sites in Britain for almost half the price currently proposed for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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