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Finding Purpose in Every Step: First Top Up Tap Challenge
“Step through new doors. The majority of the time there’s something fantastic on the other side.” Oprah Winfrey Renewables Project Manager Padmini Maheshwari was inspired by a similar powerful idea and joined an enthusiastic group of colleagues from Scottish Water for the Top Up Tap Challenge, taking on the first leg of…
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From Waste Water to Renewables: My Summer Internship
We caught up with Harry Atkin, a Chemical Engineering student, who spent his summer interning with us. Here’s his story of discovering a career in renewables… I’ve just finished my third year at the University of Edinburgh. Before heading into my final year, I wanted to gain hands-on experience in…
02 September 2025 -
Keeping the Tall Ships Flowing: Behind the Scenes in Aberdeen
We chatted to Team Coach Malcolm McKay about keeping the Tall Ships Race supplied with fresh, clean water. From quenching the crews’ thirst to keeping vessels flowing, here’s how they kept things running behind the scenes… Several weeks might have passed since the Tall Ships Race lit up Aberdeen, but…
21 August 2025 -
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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Climbing for a Cause: Team Horizons Conquers Munros to Support WaterAid
Michael Keenan and three teammates took on Bhein Glas and Ben Lawers to support WaterAid – a day of grit, laughter, and team spirit. Here’s their intrepid journey, as told by Michael… After two thwarted attempts to conquer Bhein Glas and Ben Lawers due to high winds and snow, we…
05 November 2024 -
BLOG: My First Solar Energy Projects as Modern Apprentice – Cameron Clark
Since joining Scottish Water Horizons as a Modern Apprentice last year, I’ve gained valuable experience in renewable technologies. I’ve learned so much in a short amount of time, and this is my learning journey so far… Battery Park Solar PV scheme – My First Project My first project was a…
17 September 2024
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