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Biodiversity blooming alongside Scottish Water solar scheme
Scottish Water is helping biodiversity bloom alongside renewable energy generation at Scotland’s largest wastewater pumping station, with a new approach to weaving ecological improvements into suitable projects from the outset. At Gailes Wastewater Pumping Station near Irvine, one of the most ambitious biodiversity schemes delivered alongside a Scottish Water renewable…
02 July 2026 -
BLOG: Can Scotland support more data centres?
Scotland is rightly proud of our water. It shapes our landscapes, underpins our economy and is central to our national identity. So when headlines suggest that fast‑growing data centres could threaten water supplies, it’s no surprise people sit up and take notice. But as with many big infrastructure debates, the…
11 June 2026 -
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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New Solar Scheme Supports Greener Water Services in Penicuik
New solar installation in Penicuik helps power essential water services while reducing emissions and reliance on grid electricity. The Scottish Water Horizons project has seen 372 tank and ground mounted solar panels installed at Lawhead Treated Water Pumping Station on the outskirts of the town which are expected to generate around 0.15GWh of green electricity each year. Around…
20 May 2026 -
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 -
Solar project powers Scottish Water site in Forfar
Over 600 solar panels are now helping power Scottish Water’s Forfar site with renewable energy. A total of 18.5 per cent of the power needed to run Forfar Wastewater Treatment Works is now provided by solar energy, with the 631 ground mounted panels producing around 0.23GWh of power each year. Lower costs, greater resilience and…
25 March 2026
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