Black & Veatch to support Scottish Water’s hydropower generation project

US-based engineering, consulting and construction company Black & Veatch has secured a contract from Scottish Water to assist the hydropower generation project in the UK.

Under the project, Black & Veatch will retrofit hydro turbines for Scottish Water at several raw water and treated potable water locations.

Black & Veatch capital delivery director said that Black & Veatch has a 40-year history of planning and executing renewable energy projects, thus the company is well placed to help clients generate energy from water.

"Through maximized use of existing assets we will further enhance the sustainable benefits of these schemes for Scottish Water," Canney added.

Scottish Water is planning to generate its own energy through the considerable flow in large water supply pipes and reduce electricity costs for water treatment.

Scottish Water senior project manager Iain McMillan said that the company is looking to produce more of its own energy to reduce the long term costs of delivering water and waste water services.

"In doing so, we can keep customer charges stable and affordable," McMillan added.

"We currently have ten hydro schemes in operation, while 41 other sites are in development. The project forms a key component of Scottish Water’s Climate Change Strategy and efforts to reduce our carbon footprint.

"The hydropower program aligns with the Scottish government’s aim of building a Hydro Nation, which includes harnessing Scotland’s renewable energy potential from water and the wider Scottish Water estate."