07 Dec 2019
As well as providing renewable energy, wave farms can help protect coasts against erosion by reducing the force of waves. However, it remains unknown whether they can provide this complementary service under future climate change when sea levels will be higher. A new study, based upon computer simulations, concludes that a wave farm off the […]
05 Sep 2019
Scottish Water welcomes the opportunity to deliver net zero emissions ahead of national targets, as set out today in the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government. The plan sets out national priorities for the coming year and places a focus on how the country will respond to the climate emergency, highlighting the important role Scottish Water […]
09 May 2019
Organisations from all parts of the water sector are joining forces to create a new, ambitious vision for the future. The move, coordinated by regulators, government, industry and the Consumer Council for Water, will see the sector develop a new long-term vision to guide it towards having the most positive impact possible on society and […]
21 Aug 2018
Reducing Anglian’s energy costs & it is one of the biggest electricity consumers in the Anglian region. This innovation using storage shows how renewables could substantially reduce Company & environmental costs. 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 […]
09 Jul 2018
Guardian: Damian Carrington Tidal power is the only renewable source derived from the moon. Now an extraordinary array of devices promise to unlock this vital energy potential Using giant kites, blades and paddles, and mimicking pogo sticks, blowholes and even the human heart, groups around the world are on the cusp of harnessing the colossal […]
11 Apr 2018
The water sector has the skills and technologies to exploit the huge reservoirs of heated mine water around the country. Scotland leading the way deploying this technology. 1. Abandoned collieries could hold key to heating UK homes – Geologists aim to tap reservoir in tunnels under Glasgow Guardian Robin McKie Science editor Scientists are finalising plans to […]
26 Mar 2018
Community action pays off. Druridge Bay: Sajid Javid refuses coal mine planning permission citing climate concerns James Murray – BusinessGreen ‘Decision letter confirms that Secretary of State gave “very considerable weight” to greenhouse gas emissions that would result from controversial coal mine The government has today refused planning permission for the proposed open cast coal […]
25 Jan 2018
Given the scale of ongoing issues with managing mine-water and its treatment this could provide a useful revenue stream. EU funding for £9.4m project to use mine-water to generate geothermal energy A multi-million-pound initiative at Caerau, near Maesteg, to generate green energy by using underground mine-water to warm homes has been awarded £6.5m EU funds, Welsh […]
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