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How hydroelectric power works, regional schemes and information on installing your own micro-hydro scheme.
Use form (WR317) and guidance (WR318) to apply for permission for a hydroelectric power scheme.
The licences and permits you need, the documents you must prepare, and how to apply to build a hydropower scheme.
This topic guide provides a set of learning resources, including an annotated bibliography and a list of references
Get advice using the Environment Agency's enhanced pre-application advice service before you apply for a hydroelectric power scheme.
This review draws on the 2017 report by Bello-Schünemann and Porter which provides an in-depth look at infrastructure until 2040
A conceptual framework for considering the nexus approach in relation to climate change adaptation
The Coal Authority is working with partners to unlock the heat within our historical coal mine network, to transform the homes and workplaces of the future.
We’re seeking views on specific proposals to improve the economic regulation of the water, energy and fixed telecoms sectors regulated by Ofwat, Ofgem and Ofcom.
Emerging techniques on how to prevent or minimise the environmental impacts of hydrogen production by electrolysis of water.
This study focuses on water quality as a vehicle to illustrate the role that the water, energy, and food Nexus perspectives play
This research includes case studies on Malawi, South Africa, Cuba and Kenya
This reports presents an approach to mobile-enabled energy and water initiatives, business models for the mobile sector
This outlines the size of the markets for mobile-enabled energy and water services and the channels that support improved infrastructure
A report commissioned by the Environment Agency to generate recommendations on how renewable energy generation can be increased in the UK's water industry.
How to comply with environmental permitting regulations to abstract deep geothermal energy.
This study draws on a literature review and in-country consultations to understand the issues surrounding hydropower in Nepal
Minister Graham Stuart visits the ground-breaking Gateshead Mine Water Heat scheme.
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