Welsh Water signs energy demand agreement with Open Energi
Welsh Water has signed an agreement with Open Energi to share flexible energy demand from equipment across its network and help manage peaks and troughs in electricity supply and demand nationwide.
AECOM and Trimble pioneer use of mixed-reality technology for engineering and construction
AECOM and Trimble are collaborating on the world’s first use of Microsoft HoloLens “mixed-reality” technology for engineering and construction. AECOM has launched a pilot program with Trimble to apply the technology to projects on three continents.
Government plans could see end of Feed In Tariff for large-scale AD plants
A new consultation on the future level of support via the Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) scheme for anaerobic digestion (AD) or micro-combined heat and power (mCHP), technologies includes a proposal to remove the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) for anaerobic digestion installations of between 500kW and 5 MW.
UK innovation funding boosts flood risk mapping firm
Flood mapping software developed by a Brighton company is now using cloud-piercing, day-night satellite data, adding even greater detail to its highly accurate 3D models of flooding events.
Pioneering science wins national award for South East Water
The novel use of testing for the presence of newts using DNA found in water samples has seen South East Water win a prestigious national award.
European Cloud Initiative to give Europe global lead in data-driven economy
The European Commission has set out its blueprint for cloud-based services and world-class data infrastructure to ensure science, business and public services reap benefits of big data revolution.
ADBA warns 10% FIT capacity for new AD plants wasted – “shocking waste of renewable electricity”
New Ofgem figures – analysed by by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) – have revealed that the Feed-in Tariff available for new AD plants could be even more heavily restricted than first thought.
John Kingman to lead creation of new £6bn UK research and innovation body
Government Science Minister Jo Johnson has confirmed that John Kingman will be appointed as Chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) on an interim basis, to set up the new organisation in shadow form.
IBM/Aqualia WWTW project cuts electricity use by 13.5%
IBM Research scientists and Aqualia Spain, the world’s third largest private water management company, have joined forces to use IBM cognitive technology to help reduce the energy consumption involved in wastewater treatment.
Majority of Conservative MPs & councillors support Swansea tidal scheme
Research released today shows overwhelming backing for the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon among Conservative MPs and Councillors, with more than four in five saying they support the project (84% of Conservative councillors and 83% of Conservative MPs).
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King’s Award for Enterprise shows ERG moving forward with growth in UK and Asia
ERG, the leading supplier of odour control systems and industrial gas cleaning & thermal systems, has been awarded the coveted King’s Award for Enterprise. -
Welsh Water’s ORAI system shortlisted for three categories at the British Data Awards 2026
Welsh Water’s new artificial intelligence-driven tool, ORAI, has been shortlisted for three categories at the prestigious British Data Awards 2026 – underscoring the company’s commitment to using cutting-edge technology to deliver better outcome for customers. -
Barhale completes two Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects for Severn Trent
Barhale has completed work on two separate Rapid Action Taskforce Spills projects it is carrying out for Severn Trent. -
Börger UK relocates to larger premises as sales continue to grow
Börger UK, which has firmly established itself as a leading pump brand since it was set up in Staffordshire in 2004, has moved into bigger, brand-new premises in Shrewsbury.
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