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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 -
Cowdenbeath Liquid Waste Reception Facility Goes Green
A £1 million solar scheme is now complete at Cowdenbeath liquid waste facility linked to Levenmouth Waste Water Treatment Works in Fife. Over 1,700 ground mounted solar panels have been installed at the site, which safely receives and stores commercial liquid waste before transferring it to Levenmouth Treatment Works for…
06 November 2025 -
Scottish Water Horizons Inspires Pupils in Dunbar
Scottish Water Horizons has been engaging with pupils at Dunbar Primary School, helping them learn more about water, sustainability, and the essential infrastructure project happening in their community. Sharing Insights on a Major Local Project Project Manager Zach Roche and Senior Engagement and Communications Lead Alastair Kerr visited Dunbar Primary School this week. They spoke…
14 October 2025 -
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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£2.4m Solar Carport Underway at Scottish Water Head Office
Work has started on a £2.4m solar carport at Scottish Water’s Stepps Office, one of the largest of its kind in Scotland. The scheme will see 2,250 bifacial solar panels, which soak up sunlight from both sides, installed at the site providing a covered car parking area that also produces…
29 September 2025
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