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.
WRc announces line-up for keynote Innovation Day
Leading UK water research organisation WRc has just announced the line-up of speakers for its forthcoming Innovation Day on 30th April 2014.
EU project to produce plastics from processed juice wastewater
Plastic packaging made from the fermented wastewater of processed juice could save industry millions in production costs and tap into growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products.
UK’s Strategic Framework for Low Carbon Technologies published
The Department of Energy and Climate Change, together with the Low Carbon Innovation Co-ordination Group, has published the UK’s Strategic Framework for Low Carbon Technologies.
New report looks at innovation barriers and bottlenecks in European water sector
The European Innovation Partnership on Water (part of the European Commission’s 2020 Innovation Union Initiative) has published a new report looking at barriers and bottlenecks for innovation in the water sector.
Govt to provide £73m funding to unlock potential of big data
The Universities and Science Minister David Willetts is due to unveil £73 million of new funding to help unlock the potential of big data.
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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. -
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.
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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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