The era of mega hydropower in the Brazilian Amazon appears to be over
The era of mega-dams in the Brazilian Amazon appears to be coming to an end, according to the California-based non-profit organisation Amazon Watch, referencing...
Heat recovery from wastewater system wins Scottish environmental award
SHARC Energy Systems, in partnership with Scottish Water Horizons, has won the innovation award at the Scottish Green Energy Awards 2017.
The awards, hosted by...
Sun will continue to shine on solar energy despite UK subsidy cuts, suggests equipment...
The cost and energy saving potential of solar panels in a post-subsidy era still shines bright for UK businesses
Advanced engineering provides compact waste heat recovery for the marine sector
The development of a new waste heat recovery system could not only deliver fuel savings of up to 8% for ship owners and operators...
Mixing and fine-tuning: growing support, and one or two practical issues
Mixer and pump manufacturer Landia has welcomed Privilege Finance’s statement that farm-based AD plants can improve efficiency from 10% to 30%.
Citing Feedstock, Mixing and...
Plans announced for UK’s first commercial‐scale hydrothermal carbonisation facility
CPL Industries, a manufacturer of smokeless fuels and other carbon‐based products, has recently announced plans to install a commercial‐scale Hydothermal Carbonisation (HTC) facility at...
The heat is on for AD plants
A few thoughts on the benefits and practicalities of using heat exchangers in wastewater AD, from Matt Hale of thermal technology expert HRS Heat...
NIR provides quick and accurate test of biomethane potential
AD operator and services provider Amur has launched a test for measuring biomethane potential (BMP) of feedstocks, which it claims has a speed and...
Dry AD firm enters the Chinese market
The delivery of two Kompogas digesters for a biogas plant in Chongqing appears to mark the successful entry of Zurich-based Hitachi Zosen Inova - and...
Domestic digester now more efficient and easy to install, says developer
Tel Aviv-based kickstarter firm HomeBiogas has come up with an improved version of its domestic-scale biodigester, originally launched in 2015. Like its predecessor, HomeBiogas...
Year-round reliable temporary solar light is claimed as an industry first
Prolectric has launched the ProLight, said to be the first reliable year-round temporary solar lighting tower
Renewable heat legislation delay threatens climate goals, says AD trade group
Legislation on Renewable Heat Incentive delayed yet again due to Parliamentary backlog
Government struggling to meet targets to decarbonise heat
Further delay threatens building of AD...
Observers respond to UK Government “Clean Growth Strategy” announcement
The UK Government has set out a new strategy that appears to outline how it will tackle climate change while driving economic growth.
Announced on...
STA launches ‘storage commitments’ for domestic providers
Industry urged to strive for quality to build consumer confidence
The STA launched new guidelines for the domestic storage industry capturing current best practice at...
Trade body releases revamped AD industry guide
The Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) has (on 3 October) released the second edition of The Practical Guide to AD, a key guidance...
Utility unveils largest solar panel project to date in the heart of Scotch whiskey...
In late September Scottish Water announced the completion of the utility’s largest solar panel scheme to date in Speyside ("Scotch whisky country" as it...
Digesting the challenges
A panel session at July's AD & Biogas show explored some of the trade-offs involved in municipal wastewater treatment method selection
Top tips on toxic gas treatment to prolong AD plant lifespan
Biogas upgrading specialist DMT Environmental Technology on a familiar AD bugbear: hydrogen sulphide
Keeping the bugs on side
At July's AD & Biogas show, a panel of experts shared opinions about getting the most from a plant, and making the best choices when setting it up or attempting to nudge its operation in the right direction.
Geothermal demonstrator
The Scottish Government is to invest £5.3 million to turn a former Kilmarnock bottling plant into a low carbon development
