mine water Archives - Ocean and Coastal Futures

30 Aug 2018

Mine water geothermal power: Glasgow Council gives the green light to £31m study

Scottish Water and others are exploring the potential of sewers to provide heating, this news further develops that idea. Glasgow City Council and South Lanarkshire Council have approved plans to develop a world class geothermal research observatory in the east end of the city. Work will begin on site this autumn. The research at the […]

11 Apr 2018

Energy from heated groundwater in mining areas – huge opportunity – two projects

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The water sector has the skills and technologies to exploit the huge reservoirs of heated mine water around the country. Scotland leading the way deploying this technology. 1. Abandoned collieries could hold key to heating UK homes – Geologists aim to tap reservoir in tunnels under Glasgow Guardian Robin McKie Science editor Scientists are finalising plans to […]