DUNFERMLINE, Scotland – Utility company Scottish Water Horizons has joined forces with SHARC Energy Systems to accelerate the deployment of wastewater heat recovery systems across Scotland.
The joint venture (JV) has been set up to manage the installation and maintenance of a number of key green energy projects which are currently in the advanced stages of planning.
Scottish Water Horizons will provide commercial funding for the projects, with SHARC Energy providing the design, build and operational expertise for the green energy installations.
The Scottish Government is supporting the schemes by providing 50 percent grant capital support through its (LCITP) (Low Carbon Infrastructure Transition Programme).
The expansion of heat from wastewater programme follow the launch of the UK’s first Sewage Heat Recovery system, developed and installed by SHARC and facilitated by Scottish Water Horizons, at Borders College in Galashiels.
This project aims to displace 1.8 GWhs (Giga Watt hours) of natural gas and save over 150 tonnes of carbon emissions per year.
The SHARC system, which has been deployed in numerous international locations, intercepts wastewater from sewers and uses heat pump technology to amplify the natural warmth of wastewater.
Paul Kerr, managing director, Scottish Water Horizons, said: “Heat accounts for over 50 per cent of Scotland’s total energy use, so by forming this alliance to deploy further heat from wastewater schemes, we can help further develop Scotland’s low carbon economy.
“Our alliance with SHARC provides us with a unique and exciting opportunity to maximise the residual heat that runs through some of Scottish Water’s 32,000 miles of sewer pipes. Using this innovative technology we are able to roll out a sustainable, low-carbon heating solution to our customers, whilst enhancing and protecting the environment.”
Russ Burton, chief operating officer, SHARC, said: “With gas prices constantly fluctuating, our heat supply agreement gives cost certainty by guaranteeing the price for the length of the agreement.”
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