BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CeeD//NONSGML CeeD Event iCal//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_1921_2b6270a84c4343d2cab749c1ed6d7d8b@ceed-scotland.com SUMMARY:250507 - Scottish Water visit to Whiteadder Reserv oir at East Lothian - Topic: Innovative Renewables DESCRIPTION:Date: 07.05.25\n \n Time: 10:00am \; &ndash\; 12:15pm \; \;\n \n Capacity: 12 delegates max. \n \n Venue: Whiteadder Reservoir\, East Loth ian \n \n Host: Ian Piggot/ Dave Nicholson (CeeD)\ n \n Event Title: Innovative Renewables \n \n Even t Description: \n \n Join us for an exciting visit to Scottish Water&rsquo\;s £\;3M hydropower scheme at Whiteadder Reservoir - a pioneering rene wable energy project believed to be the first of i ts kind in Europe.\n \n This innovative system use s siphon technology to generate green energy while carefully managing water levels throughout the ye ar. By harnessing the natural flow of water\, the scheme is expected to offset nearly a third of the energy used by Hungry Snout pumping station\, one of East Lothian&rsquo\;s largest water distributi on sites. This not only helps to power vital infra structure but also reduces reliance on the nationa l grid\, contributing to a more sustainable future .\n \n During your visit\, you'\;ll have the op portunity to:\n \n \n Explore the hydropower syst em up close\, including the innovative siphon and turbine technology.\n Learn from the experts behi nd the project about how it was developed and its long-term impact.\n Understand how Scottish Water is driving forward its renewables agenda to help meet its net zero target by 2040.\n \n \n This vis it offers a fascinating insight into the future of renewable energy and water management - don&rsquo \;t miss this chance to see cutting-edge technolog y in action!\n \n Important information: \n \n Get ting there: \n \n As the turbine is located in a r ural area\, please use &lsquo\;What3words&rsquo\; to navigate to the site. While on the B6355\, you will pass Whiteadder Sports Centre. \; Continu e along the main road until you come to a turn-off on the right with a set of gates that are open (s ee image below). \; Drive through the gates an d follow this road until you come to your destinat ion (car park A). \n \n Any problems finding the s ite on the day\, please contact Dave Nicholson on 07539 922495\n \n You will need: \n \n \n Safety boots\n Hi-vis jacket (waterproof clothing with a hood may also be required)\n Hard hat\n \n \n We can provide goggles and gloves. \n \n Please note \, you will not be granted access to the site with out the full required PPE. Please let us know as e arly as possible if you require additional PPE. \n \n For the site tour\, we will be outside\, pleas e bring appropriate waterproof clothing in case of bad weather.\n \n Facilities:\n \n There are no w elfare facilities on site. \n \n *If you have any concerns re. accessibility\, please contact us in advance to discuss. CATEGORIES:CeeD Member Only CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250507T100000 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250507T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250507T121500 LOCATION:Siphon-Fed Hydro Whiteadder Reservoir\n Whiteadder Reservoir\n East Lothian\, ELN\n United Kingdom\n ORGANIZER:MAILTO:d.nicholson@ceed-scotland.com URL:https://ceed-scotland.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1921 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR