Smart meters - unclear business proposition hinders smart water network growth
In an Expert Focus article for Waterbriefing, James Fotouhi, Water Technology Market Analyst at BlueTech Research, argues that while there is a market for smart metering technology, this will only be when it manifests itself as a clearly justifiable business decision.
Global smart water metering set to witness solid expansion
The market for smart water metering is expected to witness solid expansion due to development in North American and European markets - both regions where water utilities are increasingly aligned with the potential uses of data and analytics.
Innovative technology could make leak detection more accurate, faster and cost-effective
An innovative solution developed by leading consultancy WRc with the support of the Technology Strategy Board looks set to make the identification and tracing of leaks in smaller pipes a more accurate, faster and cost-effective process.
£4.8 million boost to Scottish marine energy sector
Scotland’s marine energy sector is to benefit from almost £5 million as the distribution of funding from two initiatives was announced by Energy Minister Fergus Ewing during the RenewableUK Wave and Tidal Conference and Exhibition in Belfast this week.
Deloitte report flags up disruptive technologies set to change businesses in 2014
Disruptive technologies will provide an opportunity in 2014 to reshape organisations, change business models and transform industries, according to Deloitte’s 5th Annual Tech Trends Report, released today.
Custom-designed radar measures Antarctic ice with millimetre accuracy
A series of radars just deployed on Antarctica will give researchers their first ever day-by-day measurements of the health of one of the ice shelves that surround the frozen continent.
WWF warn action needed now to ensure supply of critical materials for renewable energy infrastructure
A new report from the WWF is warning that the growing demand for renewable energy could put pressure on the supply of critical materials required in the production of renewable energy infrastructure.
Technology Strategy Board funded project set to revolutionise tidal energy installation
A new project has been supported by the Technology Strategy Board to provide a lower cost, optimised installation vessel for tidal energy array installations.
DECC awards £500K-plus for continued development of Deep Green tidal power plant
Marine energy technology company Minesto, together with IT Power and National Physical Laboratory (NPL), have been awarded more than £500,000 from the British Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in the 2nd round of the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund.
Thames Water trials new tablet technology for process operations
Thames Water is currently trialling new tablet technology which will be used by staff in the process side of its clean and wastewater treatment operations.
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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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Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
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