1st EIP Water Conference: Isle Utilities Bringing Innovation to market 21 Nov 2013
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Bringing innovation to the market Fiona Griffith Managing Director Isle Utilities 21 November 2013 EU Parliament, Brussels
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Isle Utilities is a Niche technology & innovation consultancy with global presence. Its focus is on water, waste, built environment, energy and low carbon. Its Technology Approval Group (TAG) helps accelerate technology development and commercialization.
Transcript of 1st EIP Water Conference: Isle Utilities Bringing Innovation to market 21 Nov 2013
Bringing innovation to the market
Fiona Griffith Managing Director
Isle Utilities
21 November 2013
EU Parliament, Brussels
BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE MARKET Fiona Griffith Managing Director, Isle Utilities 21st November 2013
ISLE and TAG Introduction
Introduction to Isle
Niche technology & innovation consultancy
Global presence
Water, waste, built environment, energy and low carbon
TAG to accelerate technology development and commercialisation
Closing the loop
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Our Global Footprint
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Our European Footprint
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Our US Footprint
What is the Technology Approval Group (TAG)?
Innovation forum of the world’s leading water utilities
Unparalleled track record in bringing new technologies to market
Industry collaboration
Strong links to VC investors
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Brings a new energy and momentum to the water sector
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Meetings
70 + TAG
members globally
220 +
Technologies presented to
TAG members
Over 3200
technologies reviewed
Our Track Record
€350m VC
Investment secured
TAG – The benefits
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Global Technologies
from Different Sectors
Improved Performance & Reduced
Risk
Cost & Energy Savings
Financial Return on
Investment
Industry Collaboration & Increased
Uptake
Technology Examples
ABS Materials: Osorb – shape changing glass
Highly structured / engineered mesoporous silica (glass)
Swells to absorb a wide range of organic molecules – E.G. Gasoline, ethanol, propane, solvents,
pharmaceuticals, pesticides, oils, biocides, VOCs, also metals
Durability allows for very long maintenance cycles
Storm water runoff applications, groundwater remediation and water treatment (alternative to GAC).
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BioBullets: Controlling invasive zebra mussels
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Simple and effective alternative to chlorine
Active ingredient is toxic to mussels (and some other filter feeders) and is easily ingested
TSB funded project with Anglian and Thames Water
DWI approval received
On-going project in Spain to look at the protection of irrigation water and in Ireland to address Asian Clams
Looking for further market opportunities across Europe
Optiqua: Real time water quality monitoring
EventLab - water quality monitoring/ early warning system.
Optical sensor technology deployed across the network
Wireless data communication
Accurate location, rapid response and real-time monitoring
Sensors deployed with PUB in Singapore and Vitens in the Netherlands.
MiniLab - system for on site target sensing.
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Thermowatt: Energy generation from the sewers Harnesses and utilises energy
from wastewater to cool and/or heat buildings.
No hazardous waste or toxic emission.
Energy generation of up to 1MW with wastewater flow of 1 MGD.
Range of wastewater temperature 12 - 20˚C.
Specific software developed for easier operation (remote 24/7 supervision).
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Micromidas: Bioplastic from waste
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Converts sludge and other wastes into bio-chemicals and bio-plastics
Co-locates plant with existing WwTP and utilizes existing digesters
Bioplastic value is 2 orders of magnitude higher than that of methane
Increases sludge treatment throughput
Increases solids destruction by >50%
Microbes eat nutrients in sludge and turn it into bacterial fat, which is PHA – a biodegradable plastic
Any questions?
