Anglian Water solar power & storage scheme will up energy generation by 80% & create extra revenue stream
Anglian Water is partnering with Open Energi and redT on an integrated energy storage project which will see a 60kW/300kWh redT energy storage machine installed alongside a 450kWp solar panel PV system at one of its water treatment works.
Severn Trent trials US technology to tackle fats in sewers
Over the past 18 months Severn Trent have been trialling a new materials technology used for mitigating the build-up of fats, oils and grease (FOG) in sewers.
NERC to invest £22m in major Atlantic Ocean research programme
A new £22 million research programme will investigate the impacts of climate change and human activities on the Atlantic Ocean, from the surface to the deep seabed.
Future Cities mission to China: applications now open
Innovative UK businesses working in the smart cities sector can meet potential customers, partners and investors in China’s Greater Bay Area.
EU approves French support for tidal energy demonstration plant
The European Commission has found that a French project promoting electricity generation from tidal energy is in line with EU State aid rules.
Wastewater monitoring – driving the water sector towards Water 4.0?
Oliver Grievson of Anglian Water and Director of the Sensors for Water Interest Group, discusses the current state of wastewater monitoring and how it can be used to drive the industry towards something approaching Water 4.0.
Government FIT proposals – uncertain future for energy from small-scale hydro and Anaerobic Digestion?
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has launched a new consultation on the proposed closure of the Feed-In Tariffs (FITs) Scheme, the Government’s subsidy scheme for generation of renewable electricity from small-scale low-carbon installations – which could see an uncertain future for small scale schemes including hydro and Anaerobic Digestion, without ongoing Government support.
Southern Water trials smart technology using AI to tackle storm overflows
Southern Water is trialling smart technology using Artificial Intelligence to protect the environment against overflows during heavy rainfall.
Southern Water works with Google to maximise data use
Southern Water is working with some of the biggest and most iconic data partners in the world - Google and Solidatus - to help transform its data for wider use.
Environment Agency considers predictive analytical techniques to optimise flood assets management
The Environment Agency has started a project to look at how predictive analytical techniques can be used to optimise asset maintenance and operations.
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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. -
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.
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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