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.

1. Bringing innovation to the market
Fiona Griffith
Managing Director
Isle Utilities
21 November 2013
EU Parliament, Brussels

2. BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE
MARKET
Fiona Griffith
Managing Director, Isle Utilities
21st November 2013

3. ISLE and TAG
Introduction

4. 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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5. Our Global Footprint
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6. Our European Footprint
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7. Our US Footprint
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8. Our Australian Footprint
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9. What is the Technology Approval Group (TAG)?
Brings a new energy and momentum to the water sector
 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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10. Our Track Record
220 +
70 + TAG
55 TAG
28/11/2013
Meetings
members
globally
Technologies
presented to
TAG members
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€350m
Over 3200
technologies
reviewed
VC
Investment
secured
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11. TAG – The benefits
Industry
Collaboration
& Increased
Uptake
Cost &
Energy
Savings
Financial
Return on
Investment
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Global
Technologies
from Different
Sectors
Improved
Performance
& Reduced
Risk
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12. Technology
Examples

13. 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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14. BioBullets:
Controlling invasive zebra mussels
 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
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15. 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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16. 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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17. Micromidas:
Bioplastic from waste
 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
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18. Any questions?

19. Thank you
Fiona Griffith
+44 (0)7875 446 657
fiona.griffith@isleutilities.com