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A multi-million pound renewable energy scheme on South Tyneside will use water from the River Tyne to heat homes.
The Viking Energy Network, at Jarrow, uses heat generated from the River Tyne and converts it into energy that will be used to heat buildings owned by the local council.
The project is a first of its kind and aims to cut carbon emissions by over 1,000 tonnes every year by using the river water as a clean and readily available source for energy.
The groundbreaking district heating system will supply hot water to a range of buildings, including high-rise flats, schools, and sheltered housing on Tyneside.
Councillor Tracey Dixon, Leader of South Tyneside Council, has welcomed the completion of the site and said it would save the authority "over 1,035 tonnes every year in carbon emissions".
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