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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 -
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 -
Solar scheme helps power Borders water supply
A new solar scheme is now helping to power essential water services in the Scottish Borders, reducing operating costs and cutting carbon emissions. The £371,000 investment has seen the installation of 450 tank-top mounted solar panels at Scottish Water’s Roberton Water Treatment Works near Hawick, which will generate around 0.21GWh of green electricity annually. Sixty-five percent…
20 January 2026 -
Pumping Stations: Making Complex Sites Simpler
Customer Relationship Manager Martin Duncan shares how an integrated approach to pumping station delivery helps housing developers reduce risk and keep projects on track. Martin DuncanCustomer Relationship Manager For housing developers, pumping stations are part of the reality of site delivery. They’re not headline-grabbing, but they’re absolutely critical in moving…
16 January 2026 -
Bute Solar Schemes Powering Scottish Water Sites
Two solar schemes are powering water and waste water services on the Isle of Bute, reducing costs and carbon. At Loch Ascog Water Treatment Works, a £300,000 scheme has seen 372 roof and tank top mounted panels installed which are now generating around 0.19GWh of green energy annually. Over 50 per…
11 December 2025 -
Hydro Scheme Hits Key Milestone with Turbine Installation
The £3.4 million scheme has taken a major step forward, bringing green energy generation one step closer. Central to the generation of green energy at the site, the turbine will be powered by raw water flowing through it before entering the Scottish Water water treatment works at Carron Valley, and…
02 December 2025
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