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Mines, Wildlife, and Solar: Behind the Panels at Cowdenbeath
We spoke to Project Manager Amanda Hutcheson about what it really takes to get a solar scheme off the ground. From navigating mine shafts to protecting nesting birds here’s what she had to say… When people see solar panels gleaming in the sun, it’s easy to think it’s as simple…
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Gorbals Water Pumps to Benefit from Solar Energy
A £636,000 solar project which will help pump water to thousands of customers in South Ayrshire is now complete. The scheme, which will help save 78 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent each year, has seen 793 roof and ground mounted solar panels installed at the Gorbals water pumping station, as…
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New Monkland Primary Helps Replant Trees After Infrastructure Upgrade
A group of pupils from New Monkland Primary School recently participated in a tree-planting initiative in Glenmavis, following a £2 million sewer upgrade project in the area. The initiative, organised in collaboration with Scottish Water Horizons, Mackenzie Construction and North Lanarkshire Council, aimed to restore green spaces impacted by the…
07 March 2025 -
Cameron Clark Named Net Zero Scottish Apprentice of the Year!
At Scottish Water Horizons, we’re committed to helping Scotland achieve net zero and beyond – and it’s passionate, driven individuals who will make it happen. Cameron Clark is one of them. His dedication to renewable energy and carbon reduction has earned him the well-deserved title of Net Zero Scottish Apprentice…
03 March 2025 -
Scotland’s Largest Waste Water Pumping Station Gets Solar Boost
Scotland’s largest waste water pumping station now partly runs on solar power. The Scottish Water site, in Gailes near Irvine, has seen 576 solar panels installed on the ground and roof of the pumping station, generating around 0.27GWh of green energy each year. It means that 7% of the power used…
26 February 2025 -
Bat detectives on patrol at Scotland’s largest waste water pumping station
Bat detectives are investigating if the elusive creatures are roosting in the rafters of Scotland’s largest waste water pumping station. Armed with infra-red cameras and listening devices, Scottish Water’s environment team and a representative from JK Ecology surveyed Gailes Pumping Station in Ayrshire to see if bats are living in…
02 October 2024
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