A blend of renewable energies capable of getting the most out of each other to optimize consumption in water treatment plants. This is what Renewat project is about: water, energy, and innovation at the service of resource saving and the sustainability of the planet.
Efficient management of water through technology, one of the challenges faced by Smart Cities, is already up and running in Burgos (Spain) thanks to the implementation of SWING led by ACCIONA.
Researchers have created a small silicon structure, resembling the elliptical form of the first trilobite insects, to filter sewage water and brine.
A technology project that makes use of bacteria for wastewater treatment in warm climates.
The use of bacteria and microalgae to transform the sludge from wastewater treatment plants is another way of fostering the circular economy.
The DIGEST-UP technology uses the ammonia present in the sludge from treatment plants to generate biogas with an efficiency of more than 40% compared to conventional water treatment systems.
The new generation of nanorobots offers applications such as trapping toxic molecules employing polymer "hands" while powered by magnetic fields.
The new miniature robot fits in the tightest of spaces and, beyond inspecting pipes, could be the beginning of a new underground robotic era.
Monitoring leaks, forecasting reservoir volumes, and water purification are some of the latest AI applications.
The use of drones and robots to monitor urban sewerage and water distribution systems is among the latest developments in managing one of our most precious resources.
