August newsletter
2024-08-30
Network news
Catch up on the latest news and updates from SSN in our newsletter, published 30 August 2024. Find out more about the Scotland's Climate Week, Holyrood's Climate Action Summit and projects from Scottish Water and Inverclyde Council.
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Scottish Water's £2.3m Solar Power and Battery Energy Storage Scheme
2024-08-29
Network news
Scottish Water has completed work on a £2.3 million solar power and battery energy storage scheme which is set to save around 169 tonnes of carbon annually. The scheme, at Howden Water Treatment Works near Selkirk, consists of 2,112 ground-mounted solar panels and 15 racks of batteries to store the power generated – which will meet over a third of the site’s power usage and support Scottish Water’s drive to reach net zero emissions by 2040.
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Inverclyde Council shortlisted for COSLA Excellence Award
2024-08-28
Network news
Two projects designed to improve the environment and cut carbon emissions across Inverclyde have been nominated for a COSLA Excellence Award. The three-year Duchal Moor peatland restoration project and the planting of 10,600 trees at Coves Local Nature Reserve (LNR) have been shortlisted in the Just Transition to a Net Zero Economy category.
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July newsletter
2024-07-30
Network news
Catch up on the latest news and updates from SSN in our newsletter, published 30 July 2024. Find out more about the Scotland's Climate Week, Holyrood's Climate Action Awards and lots more!