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Derek, Cowdenbeath and the Solar Shift
Cowdenbeath probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when people think about renewable energy but something pretty significant is happening behind the scenes at one of Scottish Water Horizons’ operational sites in Fife. At the Cowdenbeath liquid waste reception facility over 1,700 ground-mounted solar panels are now generating enough green electricity to power a significant portion of the site’s operations. But…
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One Tree Felled, Three Trees Planted: Supporting Wildlife at Cumnock
At Cumnock Wastewater Treatment Works in East Ayrshire, renewable energy and wildlife are thriving side by side. When Scottish Water Horizons installed a solar photovoltaic (PV) scheme at the site, protecting and enhancing habitats were part of the plan from the outset. For every tree felled during construction, three new trees have been planted, strengthening the site’s green footprint and creating lasting benefits for local wildlife. …
26 March 2026 -
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…
15 August 2025 -
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…
15 April 2025 -
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
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