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Innovative solutions for energy efficiency of wastewater treatment plants

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This partner event, ‘Innovative solutions for energy efficiency of wastewater treatment plants: experience from successful case studies’, highlights the role of wastewater treatment plants in advancing a nature-positive, circular economy through improved energy efficiency and resource recovery.

The session presents practical solutions and real-world case studies from across Europe, demonstrating how innovative technologies can reduce energy consumption, lower emissions and enable the recovery of valuable resources such as energy, nutrients and water.

The event features presentations from utilities, research institutions and technology providers, followed by an interactive discussion. Topics include process optimisation, energy recovery and digital solutions for improving wastewater treatment plant performance.

The target audience includes EU policymakers, wastewater utilities, private sector innovators, financial institutions and academia. The event aims to foster knowledge exchange and promote scalable solutions for a more sustainable and energy-efficient wastewater sector.

Final settling tank at Vienna Wastewater Treatment Plant
© Christian Houdek
  • clean technology | environmental impact | green economy | renewable resources
  • Tuesday 2 June 2026, 13:00 - 14:00 (CEST)
  • Brussels, Belgium

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When
Tuesday 2 June 2026, 13:00 - 14:00 (CEST)
Where
TBC
Brussels, Belgium
Languages
English
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