EU researchers say large scale cost-effective graphene production possible
EU-funded researchers have conclusively shown that large-scale, cost-effective manufacturing of graphene is possible, opening up new product possibilities and ensuring that Europe remains at the cutting edge of applied nanotechnology.
United Utilities trials new odour technology at Davyhulme WwTW
Engineers at United Utilities are trialling a new technology to reduce the risk of odours from the firm’s Davyhulme wastewater treatment works.
Ecotricity: tidal energy bid will almost halve cost of tidal power
Green energy company Ecotricity believes it can build tidal lagoon energy sites in Britain for almost half the price currently proposed for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon.
UK space industry plays key role in latest EU climate and ocean-monitoring satellite
The UK Space Agency says the UK’s routine access to important environmental data is set to take a major step forward following the launch of EU satellite Sentinel-3A.
South East Water: use of pioneering DNA science wins innovation award
The innovative use of DNA testing by South East Water has seen the company win the Institute of Water South East Area Innovation Award.
South West Water uses satellite data analytics to understand peatland
South West Water is using satellite-derived data analytics to understand the location, structure and function of peatland as part of its Upstream Thinking Programme to improve drinking water quality and reduce treatment costs through improved catchment management around Bodmin Moor and Exmoor.
Thames Water installs Europe’s largest floating solar panel project
Europe’s largest ever floating solar panel array is being installed on London’s Queen Elizabeth II reservoir as part of Thames Water’s ambitious plan to self-generate a third of its own energy by 2020.
ADBA unveils international biogas trade show for 2016
The Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), the trade association for the UK’s AD industry, has unveiled its global trade show – UK AD & Biogas 2016.
Government review to establish whether tidal lagoons “present value for money”
The UK Government is launching a review to establish whether tidal lagoons “present value for money.”
New EU satellite will measure earth’s oceans, land, ice and atmosphere
Sentinel-3A, the newest and most comprehensive of all European Sentinel Missions, is set to launch from Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia on Tuesday next week aboard a Rockot rocket.
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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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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