Crown Estate plans to lease further wave and tidal sites
The Crown Estate has announced plans to lease further wave and tidal sites in a bid to encourage and accelerate technology development.
Work begins on £650m tidal energy scheme
Geotechnical investigation work for the proposed tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay is about to begin as Tidal Lagoon Power Plc starts the process of determining seabed conditions in the area.
GIB mobilises £2.3bn investment in low carbon projects
The Green Investment Bank (GIB) has revealed that it has committed funds to 11 transactions with a total value of £2.3 billion and direct investment of £635 million, in the first five months of being operational.
£30m Scottish hydro scheme approved
SSE will begin construction on the £30 million 7.5MW Glasa hydro scheme near Ardross in Ross-shire later this year, it has confirmed.
EIB lends €55m for Nepal hydropower plant
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €55 million (£46.5m) loan to Nepal to finance the construction and operation of the Tanahu hydropower plant.
EU Ministers warn low carbon price in ETS could lead to increased costs for business
Energy and Environment Ministers from nine European member states, including the UK, France and Germany,are warning that an ongoing low carbon price could lead to increased costs for business and threaten the credibility of carbon markets.
Scotland and South Korea cooperate in marine energy
Scotland and South Korea have signed an agreement to encourage the exchange of knowledge, ideas and technologies to develop their marine energy industries.
Scottish Water installs first wind turbines
Ten small-scale wind turbines have been installed at Stornoway wastewater treatment works in Scottish Water’s first project of its kind in Scotland.
New technology breakthrough multiplies UK marine energy potential
In an article for Waterbriefing, Anders Jansson, CEO, Minesto explains how new technology for harvesting energy from low velocity ocean and tidal currents multiplies the potential for marine energy, why UK and Irish waters are especially promising for marine renewables and what the current barriers to uptake are.
£1.6m funding for tidal energy in Wales
Wales’ first full-scale tidal energy generator has been awarded a £1.6m EU grant to fund its deployment in Ramsey Sound, Pembrokeshire.
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Upgraded DYNADISC® promises improved performance and durability
The upgraded DynaDisc® microscreen filtration unit from Hydro International promises higher reliability and plant availability, leading to reduced downtime and lower operating costs. -
3M LAUNCHES NEW PIPE RENEWAL LINER WITH LIVE TESTING EVENT
Representatives from major water companies and utility contractors travelled to Doncaster to witness the first UK application of a new, specially formulated resin pipe liner from diversified technology company 3M. -
The Hydro StormTrainTM Series - a SuDS-Compliant Toolbox for Surface Water Treatment
Hydro International is launching The Hydro StormTrainTM Series, a comprehensive toolbox of surface water treatment devices in anticipation of the growing need to remove silts, sediments and other pollutants from stormwater runoff. -
Piping Power to Snowdonia
GPS PE Pipe Systems is helping the National Trust deliver its strategy for renewable energy with the supply of PE penstock pipe for the charity’s Hafod y Llan hydro-electric power scheme in Snowdonia.
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