The Weipa Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project has received a commitment of $3.5 million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. The collaborative project will supply renewable energy to Rio Tinto Alcan’s Weipa bauxite mine, processing facilities and township on the Western Cape York Peninsula. [ + ]

New Zealand Minister for the Environment Amy Adams has released a discussion document on possible options to improve the management of waste products. The document seeks feedback on whether intervention is required to improve outcomes for four waste streams. [ + ]

The Future Farm Industries CRC has published a report revealing the strong potential of aircraft powered by biofuel made from Australian mallee trees. [ + ]

The Victorian Government has announced the closure of the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) scheme. The scheme had been under review since July 2013, to determine whether it should continue for a third phase from 2015 to 2017. [ + ]

Southern Cross University's solar-powered audio-visual system, the Sunflower, is heading to Sydney's Vivid Festival to join forces with the interactive light sculpture 'Ray'. [ + ]

Enphase Energy has established a new partnership with Solar + Solutions, a subsidiary of electrical distribution company L&H Group. [ + ]

RemScan, a handheld detector that reduces both the cost and time taken to remediate sites contaminated by petroleum products, has been launched to market in the United States. [ + ]

Technology and services provider Forum Group has acquired powerPerfector Australia. The acquisition will enable Forum Group to expand its energy-saving offerings to businesses across Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

PUB, the national water agency of Singapore, has selected Black & Veatch to help upgrade Chestnut Avenue Waterworks (CAWW), the largest drinking water plant in the country. [ + ]

University of Queensland (UQ) start-up company TenasiTech, a developer of innovative plastic additives, has received $935,000 from its latest investment round. [ + ]

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released the draft credits for the new Green Star - Design & As Built rating tool and is encouraging every part of the industry and community to provide feedback. [ + ]

The University of Queensland's Global Change Institute has been recognised by the Green Building Council of Australia with a 6 Star Green Star - Education Design v1 rating. [ + ]

Seqwater - the Queensland Government statutory authority responsible for ensuring a reliable bulk water supply across South-East Queensland - has appointed Peter Dennis as its new CEO. [ + ]

Frozen food processor Talley's Group has partnered with New Zealand's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority to put in place an energy management system across its three largest seafood and vegetable processing sites, as well as AFFCO New Zealand's meat processing sites. [ + ]

Yingli Solar, has announced the appointment of Mark Kibby in a newly created role as its sales and business manager in Australia. Yingli Solar has also appointed Max Dahlbom as its Customer Service Manager. [ + ]