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Utilities should prepare ahead of mandatory monitoring

Envirotec Magazine

Now water companies need to concentrate efforts on ensuring a smooth rollout of monitoring technology. The deadline is approaching for water companies to have in place monitoring requirements of the Environment Act 21. Where proposed sites do not have a power source, solar-powered systems are available.

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Continuous monitors protect famous rivers

Envirotec Magazine

The ecology of these rivers is therefore extremely important, and a network of 21 continuous water monitoring stations has recently been established for Southern Water, in compliance with its abstraction licence for the Testwood water supply works near Southampton. The instrumentation firm behind it, Meteor Communications, explains.

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China building twice as much wind and solar power as rest of world – report

The Guardian: Energy

Country on track reach 1,200GW of installed wind and solar capacity by end of 2024 – six years ahead of Beijing’s target The amount of wind and solar power under construction in China is now nearly twice as much as the rest of the world combined, a report has found. Continue reading.

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£2 million contract for final effluent monitoring in Scotland

Envirotec Magazine

Meteor Communications has been awarded a multi-year shared framework agreement by Scottish Water for the provision of multi-parameter wastewater quality final effluent monitoring. Bidders were invited to tender for the supply of monitoring systems that are well suited to continuous remote monitoring of final effluent.

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Optimizing Solar Panels with Programmable Power Solutions

Hydrogen Fuel News

Solar panels are a fantastic way to harness the sun’s energy and convert it into usable electricity. However, the efficiency of solar panels can be significantly improved with the use of programmable power solutions. One of the key components in achieving this is the use of a programmable power supply.

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A look at freshwater usage in solar manufacturing

Solar Power World

With solar power becoming more economical, quick to deploy and zero-emissions, it’s quickly emerged as a winner in the energy transition. As a result, countries all over the world are moving to boost their solar supply chains, including attracting manufacturers with subsidies and other incentives.

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“DC factory” picks up Energy Efficiency Award from German Energy Agency

Envirotec Magazine

An important industry award in Germany has gone to direct current (DC) power technology firm Schaltbau for what’s described as the world’s first DC factory. Schaltbau’s NExT Factory is described as a pioneering leap in sustainable manufacturing and energy efficiency.