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Groundbreaking hydropower project goes live in South Lanarkshire
Work to harness hydropower from waste water has been completed by Scottish Water Horizons in a bid to drive down carbon emissions. The first of its kind in the UK, the scheme has seen the installation of a hydro turbine at Hamilton Waste Water Treatment Works in South Lanarkshire and…
30 July 2024 -
BLOG: Enabling innovation in the water sector I Greig Adams
In our latest blog, Greig Adams, Team Leader for our Development Centres, offers a glimpse into our test hubs and talks about our new Innovation Voucher Scheme. Since opening our doors in 2016, our Water and Waste Water Development Centres have welcomed numerous companies to trial innovative equipment under live…
26 July 2024 -
Double Award Delight for New Modern Apprentice
Zac Mooney, Modern Apprentice, has clinched Scottish and UK awards for his innovative work and presentation on hydropower. Inspired by an industry-leading hydro-electric scheme in Falkirk, Zac Mooney, Scottish Water Modern Apprentice, presented at this year’s Pipeline Industries Guild (Professional Development Network Competitions for industry professionals under the age of…
05 June 2024 -
Introducing our Innovation Voucher Scheme
Welcome to our Innovation Voucher Scheme, a new initiative designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and academic institutions within the water technology sector. These vouchers are your gateway to a comprehensive support package, specifically designed to accelerate innovation in water and waste water management. Start your innovation journey…
15 May 2024 -
BLOG: Hydrogen, a significant opportunity for Scotland I Colin Lindsay
To celebrate UK Hydrogen Week, we chatted with Colin Lindsay, Developer and Hydrogen Services Manager, about hydrogen and its potential for Scotland If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that immediate action is needed if we’re to avert the worst of climate change. During last year alone,…
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£3 million investment in green hydro energy generation at East Lothian reservoir
Construction kicks off on a pioneering hydro energy generation scheme at Whiteadder Reservoir, East Lothian to drive down emissions. Fed by a siphon, the hydro energy generation scheme is believed to be the first of its type in Europe. The scheme will enable the Scottish Water to generate green energy…
15 September 2023
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