Government must do more to support UK firms develop low-carbon technologies
The Government is punching below its weight when it comes to support for UK businesses developing innovative low carbon technologies such as smart meters, heat pumps and renewable energy technologies, according to the cross-party House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee.
Wessex Water: world first wastewater metering trial could revolutionise sewerage sector
In a trial which could revolutionise the sewerage industry, Wesssex Water, in partnership with Dynamic Flow Technologies Ltd, has installed the world’s first wastewater meter capable of accurately measuring the smallest of flows in part filled sewer pipes.
Government publishes key studies on UK R&D, innovation and investment
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills has published two benchmark studies examining challenges and barriers to innovation in the UK and returns on investments made in science and innovation.
Environment Agency publishes guide to shale gas monitoring
The Environment Agency has published a useful technical guide on the monitoring of methane at unconventional gas exploration facilities to produce shale gas via hydraulic fracturing.
Tidal lagoon infrastructure rollout could add £27bn to UK economy
A macroeconomic impacts study has found that a national fleet of six tidal lagoon power plants would contribute £27 billion to UK GDP over the investment period 2015-2027.
Crown Estate unlocks further UK wave and tidal current opportunities
The Crown Estate, manager of the UK seabed, has announced that it has agreed seabed rights for six new wave and tidal current demonstration zones, which for the first time will enable locally-based organisations to manage and sub-let parts of the seabed to a range of wave and tidal stream developers.
EU-industry partnerships seek innovation boost with first €1bn for projects
Research partnerships between the EU, the private sector and Member States today presented their first calls for projects and partners under Horizon 2020, the EU's €80 billion research and innovation programme.
New maps clarify risk to aquifers from fracking
The British Geological Survey (BGS) in partnership with The Environment Agency (EA) have published a series of maps which show the depth to each shale gas and oil source rock below principal groundwater aquifers in England and Wales.
Minesto secures exclusive from Crown Estate for tidal power project
Marine energy company Minesto has secured exclusivity over the seabed from The Crown Estate for the world’s first commercial tidal power project in low velocity currents off the coast of Wales.
Environment Agency extends consultation for Cuadrilla fracking plans
The Environment Agency has extended the consultation for the permit applications to produce natural gas from shale by UK company Cuadrilla for two sites in Lancashire by a further four weeks.
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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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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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