Innovate UK to invest £9m+ in integrated energy systems projects
Innovate UK, the Government innovation agency, is planning to invest up to £9.5 million in innovations to address the need for a diverse mix of energy sources and systems over the next three decades and beyond.
Planning inquiry for Swansea Tidal Lagoon project ends
The Infrastructure Planning Commission’s examination of the application for the Tidal Lagoon Swansea Bay project has now closed. There will now be a period of 3 months for the Examining Authority to consider and make a final recommendation to the Secretary of State.
Alstom’s 1MW Scottish tidal stream turbine achieves 1GWh power production
On the 6th December, the 1MW tidal stream turbine installed and connected by Alstom at the EMEC (European Marine Energy Centre) off the Orkney Islands, as part of the ReDAPT Project delivered in partnership with the Energy Technologies Institute, has produced 1 GWh for the grid.
Urgent action needed to bolster UK marine energy sector funding
Urgent action is needed to bolster the UK’s wave and tidal industries and get investors back in play according to a report published today by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, the UK body supporting innovation and rapid commercialisation in offshore wind, wave and tidal technologies.
Government unveils £6bn package for UK science and innovation
The government has unveiled its ambitious new plan to keep British science and innovation at the forefront of global excellence.
GCA jv uses BIM to achieve key milestone on £200m Liverpool WwTW scheme
The GCA JV, a United Utilities AMP5 Process Alliance Partner, recently achieved a significant milestone on the £200 million Liverpool Programme by successfully completing almost 400 metres of very large diameter, fabricated steel and ductile iron pipework, all with the help of Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Researchers to use algae to clean up mine water
The GW4 Alliance have announced a ground breaking research project which aims to clean up water from a Cornish tin mine, using algae to harvest the precious heavy metals and produce biofuel at the same time.
EU project helps water utilities adapt to climate change
An EU-funded project has created an early warning system that allows city authorities and water utilities to take preventative action before sewer and storm water networks overflow and flood the streets - potentially saving lives and protecting homes and infrastructure.
Autumn Statement: Government acts to boost shale sector
Chancellor George Osborne has announced further measures intended to further strengthen the nascent shale gas industry in today’s Autumn Statement.
Chancellor George Osborne has announced further measures intended to further strengthen the nascent shale gas industry in today’s Autumn Statement.
The Chancellor said that a new Sovereign Wealth Fund for the North of England would be established so that the shale gas resources of the North are used to invest in the future of the North. The chancellor told MPs that three funds had been created to encourage the extraction of shale gas in the UK.
The further boost for the fracking industry mirrors a similar announcement in last year’s Autumn Statement which saw the introduction of a new tax allowance to kick-start development of the UK's shale gas resources. The tax rate for initial profits made by shale explorers was roughly halved under the measure - saving companies an extra 24p in tax for every £1 they spend on shale development projects.
Hydropowered irrigation pump wins Europe’s top innovation prize
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, has announced that Dutch start-up aQysta has been named Europe’s most innovative clean-tech venture in an EU-wide competition for its hydro-powered floating irrigation system.
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Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
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Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury. -
Register for HUBER Technology UK webinar on water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications
HUBER Technology UK & Ireland are inviting people to register for their March webinar where they will be providing information about HUBER water intake screens for municipal and industrial applications. -
Sulzer launches global Water Treatment Center of Excellence for integrated water solutions
Sulzer has launched a new global Center of Excellence (CoE) for Water Treatment Solutions - the CoE consolidates Sulzer’s wastewater treatment expertise in a unified and global manner.
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