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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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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 -
Celebrating Women in Leadership: Fiona’s Journey in Finance
This International Women’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on women making a difference across our business. Fiona Dall, Finance Controller at Scottish Water Horizons, is one of those leaders – someone who has grown her career by learning from experience and the people around her, while helping others do the…
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People Spotlight: Fay Robb
We caught up with Fay to talk about her career journey, her promotion to Senior Project Manager, and what motivates her both in and out of work. Tell us a little bit about your career journey so far After finishing my degree in Economics and Politics at the University of…
20 February 2026
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