Work starts on Netherlands largest tidal power project
Strukton and its partners have started work on the commercial tidal power plant along the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier in the Netherlands.
Environmental data offers route to water sector innovation
Innovate UK, the government’s innovation agency, is looking to help companies develop innovative products and services that can use all the environmental data collected by government through various agencies.
Water sample screening database to be available worldwide
The preventative water screening FOR-IDENT project funded by the German Government is being further expanded internationally in order to establish a worldwide strategy for preventative water sample analysis which will be freely available to access worldwide.
Wave energy developers: apply for business funding totalling £2.4m
Wave Energy Scotland (WES) is seeking applications from businesses for 100%-funded SBRI (Small Business Research Initiative) development contracts for novel wave energy converter devices.
Affinity Water pesticide project to focus on metaldehyde removal
Affinity Water has awarded Black & Veatch a contract to help manage water quality at one of Affinity Water’s water treatment works (WTW) in Hertfordshire, England – with metaldehyde a particular focus.
£200m Wyre Tidal Barrage scheme launches
Natural Energy Wyre Limited, has launched the UK’s first Estuary Tidal Barrage project spanning the river Wyre in Lancashire, UK. The £200 million project, one of the least expensive energy projects in Great Britain, is now moving forward after a landmark deal with the Duchy of Lancaster.
Big data technology finds river locations to generate hydro-power
A technology in development with the University of Leicester has the potential to revolutionise the sourcing of renewable energy from rivers.
Drone technology used on £4.8m Yorkshire Water scheme
Drone technology has been used as part of a £4.8 million project to replace a Yorkshire Water water treatment works with new clean water pipeline and two new pumping stations.
UK2China Market Expansion Programme offers £500k+ grants to UK companies
The launch of a pilot UK2China Market Expansion Programme is offering grants of up to £500k or more to UK companies looking to expand their businesses into China.
Bristol Water showcases metering innovation trial
Bristol Water has showcased its innovation in the field of dynamic water metering at Venturefest, a European Green Capital event taking place in Bristol this week.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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