A $66.5 million grant from the Gillard Labor Government will fund world-leading research to help build one of the largest solar power plants in the world in north-west New South Wales - creating jobs, strengthening industry-research partnerships and securing Australia’s clean energy future.

A leading Queensland renewable energy company, Auzion, will be representing the Queensland solar industry at the 6th World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) this week.

A tender has been announced by Sydney Water for upgrading sections of the sewerage network in Surry Hills, Alexandria and Mascot.

Our cars, trucks and aeroplanes could soon run on fuel made from sugarcane waste thanks to the work of Queensland University of Technology (QUT) scientists at the Mackay Renewable Biocommodities Pilot Plant.

Rapid growth of electric vehicle (EV) fleet drives demand for fast-charging solutions.

Pricing water to reflect its true value; encouraging innovation that reduces costs, improves efficiency and drives new revenue streams; and educating the public, particularly youth, on the importance of water are three of today’s most challenging pressures for the world’s water leaders, according to initial findings from Wednesday’s Water Pressures workshop at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2011.

This weekend the Gillard Government plans to announce a price on pollution as the central element of a comprehensive policy to tackle climate change, cut pollution and drive the transformation of the Australian economy to a clean energy future. Some business and industry sectors are saying it will provide more certainty while others say it will only further add to uncertainty.

The future is the focus of the Local Government New Zealand annual conference at the Wellington Convention Centre from 11-12 July.

Engineering, architecture and environmental consulting company GHD has integrated with rail and infrastructure consultant CollinsonDutton Ltd (CDL). CDL, formed in 2001, has been working closely with GHD for several years in the UK. The combination of skills will provide an enhanced offering to clients across the globe in transportation and associated infrastructure. Both companies will continue to grow their presence in the Middle East through expanded capacity allowed through the merger.

An initiative supported by the Northern Territory Government's Climate Change Policy will see three remote NT communities powered by solar energy.

Trility has purchased APA interest in Campaspe Asset Management Services (CAMS), located in Bendigo, Victoria, to become a 100% shareholder. CAMS was originally jointly owned by APA and Trility under a 50:50 joint venture agreement.

How the frequency and intensity of wildfires and intentional biomass burning will change in a future climate requires closer scientific attention, according to CSIRO’s Dr Melita Keywood.

Entries are now open at www.cleantechopen.com.au for the Australian Cleantech Ideas Competition. Business ideas can range from technologies and services that address pollution, waste treatment and energy storage, new ways of looking at energy efficiency, building materials, transportations systems, public utilities and much more. The competition is being run on behalf of the government by Australian CleanTech, a research and advisory firm that specialises in the sector.

The renewable energy industry has welcomed the report of the Senate Inquiry into the Social and Economic Impact of Rural Wind Farms in June, saying it provided no reason to stop the rollout of this clean energy technology.

A sustainability trade mission to Israel in November will coincide with the Watec 2011 - the International Water, Energy, Cleantech and Environmental Control Exhibition and conference in Tel-Aviv.