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From Waste to Worth: How Biochar is Transforming Waste Water Treatment
A recent trial at Scottish Water’s Development Centre has shown how biochar can turn a challenging waste water stream into a valuable circular resource. Screening Waste: A Hidden Problem Waste water treatment plants produce screening waste – fibrous material filtered from incoming water – that is typically sent to landfill…
27 January 2026 -
Meet Gerry – Supporting Customers Behind the Scenes
At our Development Centres, innovation is part of our everyday work. Behind every trial, test rig, and breakthrough is a team of dedicated people making it all happen. One of those people has been quietly shaping the future for years – and it’s time we introduced you. Meet Gerry, Senior…
13 June 2025 -
Scottish Water Horizons and SSE partner to deliver low-carbon heat networks
Scottish Water Horizons and SSE Solutions have today announced a new strategic partnership to develop low-carbon district heat networks across Scotland, accelerating the country’s journey toward net zero. Under the agreement, the organisations will collaborate to identify, develop and deliver innovative heating solutions that harness the untapped potential of waste…
13 March 2025 -
Pioneering hydro scheme officially launched at East Lothian Reservoir
A groundbreaking £3M hydro scheme at Whiteadder Reservoir has been officially switched on. East Lothian MSP Paul McLennan joined Chief Executive of Scottish Water Alex Plant and members of the project and delivery teams to push the button on the new scheme, marking a new greener chapter in distributing water…
30 January 2025 -
Pioneering Hydro Energy Scheme Leads the Way in Europe
Pioneering hydro scheme completed at East Lothian reservoir, a first in Europe. The £3million scheme, at Whiteadder Reservoir, will offset almost a third of the energy used by the Hungry Snout, one of East Lothian’s largest pumping stations. The project’s design allows green energy to be generated whilst controlling the…
25 November 2024 -
Noventa Energy acquires heat from wastewater assets from Scottish Water Horizons
Noventa Energy (Noventa) has acquired three innovative heat from wastewater assets from Scottish Water Horizons, located in Glasgow, Stirling and Campbeltown. These assets, the first of their kind in the UK, will be partially repowered to benefit from Noventa’s proprietary, world-leading technology to reduce emissions and expand heat generation capacity. …
17 October 2024
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