SKion Water, a leading international water technology platform, proudly announces its sponsorship of two key initiatives by Isle Utilities: the Climate Change Trial Reservoir and the Advanced Industrial Trial Reservoir. This strategic partnership underscores SKion Water’s commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability in the water sector.
Empowering Innovation in Water Technology
SKion Water is committed to tackling the global challenges of water scarcity, pollution, and climate change. Through the sponsorship of these Trial Reservoirs, SKion Water aims to accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies with the potential to significantly impact the water sector and beyond.
The Climate Change Trial Reservoir
The Climate Change Trial Reservoir is a global initiative supporting technologies that mitigate climate change. It includes innovations that directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions or contribute indirectly, such as through energy savings. This programme offers technology companies loan funding to conduct trials with potential end-users, ensuring that successful innovations are scaled up and implemented widely.
The Advanced Industrial Trial Reservoir
The Advanced Industrial Trial Reservoir targets advanced industrial water treatment solutions, focusing on resource recovery, emerging contaminants, waste-to-energy, circular economy, and decentralization. The initiative supports trials demonstrating significant improvements in industrial water management, promoting environmental sustainability and operational efficiency. SKion Water joins Xylem Innovation Labs, WSP and Haleon as the fourth sponsor of this initiative.
Statements from Leadership
Dr. Reinhard Hübner, CEO at SKion Water:
“We are thrilled to partner with Isle Utilities in sponsoring these vital Trial Reservoirs. At SKion Water, we believe that innovation is key to solving the pressing challenges of water management and climate change. By supporting these trials, we are enabling technology companies to prove their solutions in real-world settings, which is crucial for widespread adoption and impact.”
Jo Burgess, Head of Trial Reservoirs at Isle Utilities
Dr Jo Burgess, Head of Trial Reservoirs at Isle Utilities:
“SKion Water’s sponsorship is a testament to their leadership in the water technology sector. Their support will empower us to expand the reach and impact of the Climate Change and Advanced Industrial Trial Reservoirs. Together, we can drive the adoption of innovative technologies that will make a significant difference in the fight against climate change and in improving industrial water management.”
Dr Ahsan Muhammad, Investment Manager at SKion Water:
We believe innovation and collaboration amongst diverse stakeholders are key ingredients to solving global challenges such as water scarcity and polluted natural ecosystems. That is exactly what the Trial Reservoir will achieve and we are excited to be part of such an important mission to de-risk high potential technologies. SKion Water has a rich history of innovating, the Trial Reservoir is a continuation of that mind-set.
Benefits to the Water Sector
The partnership between SKion Water and Isle Utilities brings several benefits to the water sector:
- Accelerated Innovation: By providing funding for trials, the Trial Reservoirs reduce the financial risk for technology companies, enabling them to bring innovative solutions to market more quickly.
- Enhanced Sustainability: The focus on climate change mitigation and advanced industrial water treatment aligns with global sustainability goals, helping to reduce environmental impact and promote resource efficiency.
- Operational Efficiency: Industrial water users will benefit from new technologies that improve water management practices, reduce costs, and enhance compliance with environmental regulations.
- Global Reach: The Trial Reservoirs are open to technology companies and end-users worldwide, fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
This partnership marks a significant step forward in the quest for sustainable water management and climate change mitigation. By combining SKion Water’s expertise and resources with Isle Utilities’ innovative Trial Reservoir programmes, the water sector is poised for transformative advancements that will benefit communities and industries worldwide.
