EPA reports $630B needed for U.S. wastewater infrastructure over next two decades

The 2022 survey aims to identify funding gaps and actions to meet water quality goals under the Clean Water Act.

It highlights the importance of protecting waterways for healthy communities, highlighting President Biden's investments in water infrastructure.

Thames Water wins share of ￡40 million in Ofwat's latest Water Breakthrough Challenge

Thames Water has won a ￡40 million competition from Ofwat, the economic water regulator, to develop a 'No Dig Leak Repair' project that uses robotics and trenchless repair methods to fix leaks without digging trenches.

Other Thames Water projects include converting sludge into biochar, incentivizing sustainable urban drainage, and expanding robotic technology for inspecting and repairing rising mains.

Veolia launches China's first regeneration plant for enhanced industrial water purification

Veolia Water Technologies has opened its first ion exchange regeneration facility in China, aiming to reduce water consumption by up to 60% and preserve freshwater resources.

The €10 million investment aims to enhance supply chain resilience for key industries.

How digitization contributes to global water sustainability goals

Water sustainability is a critical issue for global economic growth, but challenges such as high water demand, declining supply, pollution, climate change, urbanization, aging infrastructure, and energy costs pose significant threats. Digitization can help improve water sustainability by enabling data transparency and enabling core equipment to collect performance data.

Schneider Electric, a leading global water and wastewater company, partners with technology firms to develop sustainable solutions and support digital transformation. This approach can help reduce energy bills and water leakage, ultimately leading to more sustainable operations.

U.S. EPA highlights the need for wastewater infrastructure in letter to Congress

The EPA has submitted a report detailing the need for $630 billion in clean water infrastructure investments over the next 20 years, including wastewater and stormwater upgrades, to protect the nation's waterbodies, based on community information.

Veolia secures $320M contract for UAE's energy-efficient desalination plant

Veolia, a world water technology leader, will engineer and supply key technology for the Hassyan seawater desalination plant in Dubai, UAE.

The plant, the second largest based on reverse osmosis technology and the largest desalination plant powered by solar energy, will provide a safe and reliable source of drinking water to two million people.

The plant will start operating in 2026 and gradually ramp up to full capacity in 2027.

Ofwat proposes ￡100M Water Efficiency Fund to promote more sustainable water use

Ofwat has launched a public consultation on a ￡100m Water Efficiency Fund (WEF) to help people reduce water usage and save money on bills.

The WEF will operate alongside planned work by water companies in England and Wales to halve leakage and develop up to ￡14bn of water supply infrastructure projects.

The WEF will cost billpayers 62p per year on average and will focus on promoting sustainability and competition to find the best innovations and schemes.

AFTER ANOTHER RECORD YEAR, BLUEWATER BIO FURTHER REINFORCES GROWTH TRAJECTORY WITH ￡33 MILLION CONTRACT IN BAHRAIN

Bluewater Bio has won a ￡33 million contract to upgrade the North Sitra wastewater treatment works in Bahrain, treating over 50% of the country's wastewater.

The contract, signed in Westminster, will double the current volume to 30 MLD. The project is part of Bluewater Bio's fifth significant contract with the Ministry of Works.

The company is recognized as the fastest growing water technology company in Europe.

Schneider Electric drives automation at India's biggest single-stage wastewater treatment plant

Schneider Electric is partnering with SUEZ to automate India's largest single stage wastewater treatment plant in Delhi.

The plant, designed to improve water quality and reduce pollution, uses biogas production for 50% of its energy needs. The company's EcoStruxure platform ensures efficient and sustainable wastewater treatment, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability.

Dubai municipality unveils smart marine scraper for water pollution control

Dubai Municipality has introduced a smart marine scraper, a remote-operated system designed to collect floating waste from Dubai's creeks and water canals. The innovative technology uses satellite technology, 5G networks, and intelligent survey systems to enhance efficiency and safety.

Nama PWP wins $325 million deal for Ghubrah 3 desalination plant in Oman

Oman's Nama Power and Water Procurement Company has won a contract worth approximately $325 million for the construction of the Ghubrah 3 desalination plant. The plant, expected to become Oman's largest, will have a daily production capacity of 300,000 cubic meters and will commence operations in Q1 2027.

Energy Recovery Secures $15 Million in Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Contracts in India

Energy Recovery secures $15 million contracts to provide energy recovery devices for India's seawater desalination plants, set to supply over 670,000 cubic meters of water daily.

Dubai Expected to Announce Jebel Ali Wastewater Treatment Plant Contract Award in Q2

Dubai is expected to award the Jebel Ali sewage treatment facility's contract in the second quarter of 2024, which includes consultancy services, design, and oversight.

Saudi Arabia Establishes the Saudi Water Authority by Transforming the SWCC, Aimed at Strengthening Water Security

The Saudi government has created the Saudi Water Authority (SWA) to transform the water sector, promote sustainability, and align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

SEG Solar and Grand Batang City plan to develop a $500 million, 5GW PV industrial park in Southeast Asia.

SEG Solar and Indonesia's Kawasan Industri Terpadu Batang have signed a Land Utilization Agreement to establish a photovoltaic industrial park in Batang Regency, Java.

The park, expected to create over 3,000 jobs, will be Southeast Asia's largest and will ensure traceability and stability of core material supplies.

World’s largest compressed air energy storage project comes online in China

Chinese developer ZCGN has built the world's largest compressed air energy storage (CAES) facility in Yingcheng, China.

The $207.8 million facility, which uses an underground salt cave, has an energy storage capacity of 300 MW/1,800 MWh and is expected to save 189,000 tons of standard coal consumption.

Origin Energy unveils plans for 2 GWh battery in Australia

Origin Energy plans to build a 500 MW/2,000 MWh battery near Kogan, Queensland, near its Darling Downs power station.

The lithium-ion battery will have up to four hours of storage capacity and will be the largest in Queensland. Construction is expected to start in mid-2025, taking up to 24 months.

Origin Energy aims to build its renewables and storage portfolio to 4 GW by 2030.

US government doubles tariff rates on PV cell imports from China to 50%

The US government has increased tariffs on solar cells imported from China, aluminum, steel, semiconductors, electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, ship-to-shore cranes, and medical products.

The move aims to protect against China's policy-driven overcapacity, which depresses prices and inhibits solar manufacturing outside China.

DAH Solar launches 380 W BIPV module

Chinese solar module maker DAH Solar has launched a new building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) panel with a power output of up to 380 W, customizable in various colors. The panels, weighing 22 kg and weighing 1,722 mm x 1,134 mm x 32 m, rely on 108 n-type TOPCon monocrystalline solar cells.

First hydrogen refuelling station opens in Bulgaria

Austrian company EDC Anlagentechnik has opened Bulgaria's first hydrogen refuelling station, capable of refuelling at 350 and 700 bar.

The station can store up to 70kg of compressed hydrogen and has compression capabilities of 40-50kg per day.

The facility was built in collaboration with Delektra and Akvahim, part of the HITMOBIL programme.

EQT proposes acquisition of Swedish renewables developer OX2 for $1.5bn

Swedish private equity firm EQT has recommended a cash offer to acquire Swedish renewable energy developer OX2.

The bid, made through Otello BidCo AB2, aims to purchase all OX2 shares at Skr60 each, totaling Skr16.35bn ($1.51bn). OX2's founder and principal shareholder, Peas Industries, has agreed to the acquisition.

The bid's success depends on Otello BidCo securing over 50% of OX2's shares.

Aura Power secures ￡10 million funding from Novuna

Aura Power has secured a ￡10 million debt facility with Novuna Business Finance to support its 12GW utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage pipeline in the UK, Europe, and North America.

The funding will cover expenses like grid payments, planning fees, and legal land costs, ensuring timely completion of projects and delivering global net-zero ambitions.

HELIOVIS AG IMPLEMENTS SOLAR-THERMAL DESALINATION PLANT IN OMAN'S OIL FIELD

Austria's Heliovis AG is preparing to launch a solar-thermal desalination facility in Oman's Qarat al Milh region, marking a significant step in sustainable water treatment for the oil industry.

The facility uses HELIOtubes, a proprietary solar thermal unit, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Orsted partners with ABL for Greater Changhua wind farms

Orsted has appointed ABL to provide marine surveying (MWS) for the offshore transportation and installation of wind turbines and cables for the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan.

The projects will involve 66 fixed-bottom turbines planted at water depths of 23.8-44.1m. The projects will be funded by capital provided by the ?rsted Group and debt capital from the domestic Taiwanese market.

Enel starts commissioning 93 MW of solar in Australia

Enel Green Power, the renewable energy arm of Italian energy company Enel, has installed the last of nearly 170,000 solar panels at the 93 MW Girgarre #Solar Farm in central Victoria, Australia.

The project, which is expected to produce 200 GWh of energy per annum, is supported by a long-term power purchase agreement with Japanese-owned electricity retailer SmartestEnergy.

Construction began in September 2023 and is expected to commence operations in early 2025.

Belgium, Netherlands and Germany join forces to drive hydrogen economy

The Belgian Hydrogen Council, NLHydrogen, and the German National Hydrogen Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the hydrogen economy in the North-West region of Europe.

The MOU aims to establish a platform for collaboration among industry, government, universities, research institutes, and civil society to promote innovation, sustainability, and the development of a viable hydrogen economy.

Key objectives include facilitating collaborative publications, promoting hydrogen technologies, and aligning hydrogen with European policies like RED II/III.

Trina Solar records 65.21 GW of solar panel shipments for 2023

Trina Solar saw a 33.32% revenue increase in 2023, with net profit rising 50.26% to $768.2 million.

The company shipped 65.21GW of PV modules, with a gross profit margin of 15.54%. The company expects robust growth in 2024, with ambitious targets for #module shipments, residential PV expansion, and racking business growth.

Queequeg Renewables and Biodivervse collaborate to enhance biodiversity in solar projects

Queequeg Renewables has partnered with Biodiverse Consulting to improve biodiversity measures in five solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.

The partnership aims to achieve the required biodiversity net gain (BNG) mandated by The Environment Act.

Solar panels can improve local biodiversity, support sustainable agriculture, regulate air quality, mitigate flood risk, generate new habitats, and reduce carbon emissions.

Casa dos Ventos is adding hybrid solar-wind projects in Bahia, Brazil to its renewable portfolio.

Casa dos Ventos plans to build two 300 MW solar projects in Bahia, integrating with existing wind complexes.

The projects, Solar Babil?nia Centro and Solar Babil?nia Sul, will optimize solar connections within wind energy production regions. The company aims to optimize hybrid plant performance.

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