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EU funds needed post-Brexit to support UK wave energy development
A new report says that access to funding, a coherent long-term strategy and greater collaboration are required make wave power work for the UK.
PwC estimates global drone market for power & utilities sector worth up to US$9.46bn a year
The global market in drone-powered solutions for the power and utilities industries is worth as much as US$9.46 billion a year, according to a new report from PwC. The report has flagged up the potential benefits of implementing drone technologies for the water sector.
Tunnel construction complete on Scotland's biggest sewer
The construction phase of Scotland’s biggest waste water tunnel, which will help tackle flooding and improve river water quality in the Glasgow area, has been completed.
Ofwat study identifies scope for NAV market to work more effectively
The market for new appointments and variations (NAVs) may have some way to go in order to reach its potential according to a new study published by Ofwat.
Welsh Assembly targets 70% electricity generation from renewable energy by 2030
The Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Environment has announced new ambitious targets for clean energy generation in Wales – Lesley Griffiths wants Wales to generate 70 per cent of its electricity consumption from renewable energy by 2030.
United Utilities: group revenue set be around 3% higher than last year in 1st half 2017
United Utilities says that it is expecting group revenue to be just under 3% higher in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period last year, according to its latest trading update for the six months ending 30 September 2017.
Labour confirm water companies will be renationalised if they win power
In a keynote speech at the Labour Party conference yesterday, Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell confirmed that if the party wins the next General Election it will take the privatised water companies back into public ownership.
Sunday Times warns over Labour plans for water sector
An article in yesterday's Sunday Times newspaper is warning that if the Labour Party gets into power at the next General Elelection it would simply take water companies back into public ownership with little or no compensation.
SW Water: Mayflower WTW use of high-tech combined technology will be UK first
South West Water’s innovative £60 million Mayflower Water Treatment Works project, the first of its kind in the UK, is attracting widespread interest from other UK water companies and around the world.
Water watchdog warns financial help for vulnerable customers in danger of running dry
The number of low-income households in England and Wales receiving financial help from their water company has almost doubled to more than 400,000 in the past year, according to a new report from the Consumer Council for Water (CCWater).
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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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
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.
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