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
New RHI consultation risks further delay to crucial reforms, says ADBA
The Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresouces Association (ADBA) on 5 September stressed that BEIS’s new consultation on further amendments to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)...
Fuel handling solution chosen for UK’s first commercial bio-substitute natural gas plant
A pioneering green gas generation plant, under construction at Marston Gate in Swindon by Advanced Plasma Power and Cadent, is to use a fully...
The life left in landfill: Veolia describes its recent stewardship of sites
Resource management firm Veolia has released information about its recent stewardship of landfill sites, supporting the claim that "there’s still life left in landfill...
Polystyrene promising in research that could reduce the costs of next-generation solar panels
Researchers from The University of Manchester are investigating the use of polystyrene particles rather than expensive polymers to make the next generation of solar...
Heat pump innovator makes finals of Scottish sustainability award
Star Renewables' heat pump is being used on the River Clyde to deliver the Gorbals District Heating Scheme.
The inventors of what is described...
£920k boost to Scotland’s offshore wind ambitions
Scottish Government funding puts Fife at heart of offshore wind development
A flagship technology innovation and research centre has announced a £920,000 programme to advance...
New conference to examine role of anaerobic digestion in Northern Irish economy
A new conference is set to examine the role that anaerobic digestion (AD) can play in waste management, agriculture, renewable energy generation, and climate...
‘Continuous’ thermal hydrolysis AD plant to be built for UK water utility
Water treatment technology firm Doosan Enpure has secured a competitively tendered ‘Design and Build’ contract, valued in excess of £20 million, with Severn Trent...
Councils in Scotland to receive £4.4 million to improve energy efficiency
SEEP aims to address fuel poverty, which is estimated to affect 31% of Scottish households.
Local authorities in Scotland will share £4.4 million of funding...
Trade group secures tax win for solar and batteries for householders
HMRC confirm 5% VAT for batteries when sold with a new solar system
On 3 August the Solar Trade Association (STA) was celebrating securing a...
Actuators enable reliable and economical automation at hydroelectric facility
Rotork says its CK Range modular electric valve actuators have provided a reliable and economical automated flow control solution for a hydroelectric generating station...
UK households shun green energy
Survey finds just one per cent are on a green tariff
Energy providers are being urged to do more to promote green energy after a...
A fair wind for rural residents as island community looks forward to 24/7 electricity...
It may be better known for woolly sweaters than renewable energy, but the most remote inhabited island in the UK is to finally receive...
AD industry pays tribute to late Hugh Vaughan at awards dinner
The anaerobic digestion industry celebrated the life of one of its pioneers, Hugh Vaughan, at its annual AD & Biogas and Industry Awards on...
Conference presentations point to LiDAR’s growing preeminence in offshore wind measurement
Wind measurement experts gathered in London in June concluded that LiDAR technology had over the years fully proven its ability to provide wind measurements...
