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We explain how solar power works and how it can be used to provide clean renewable power.

Establish the facts around solar power. This article explains the pros and cons of having a solar power system for your home, and how to work out the costs.

The Sun's Energy can be used in way different ways, we look at the various options available.

Solar Power systems installed at the home or office can reduce environmental impact. How solar panel systems work is described and how you and the environment benefit.

Unshackled from legacy fossil fuel interests, the world’s clean energy future is being forged in the bustling cities of the global south. 

Unshackled from legacy fossil fuel interests, the world’s clean energy future is being forged in the bustling cities of the global south. 

Countries across the globe are racing to rewire their electricity systems for a decarbonised future. In Australia, delays are mounting, along with doubts about whether it can meet goals on schedule.

Indigenous land groups in the Northern Territory have signed a historic agreement with SunCable to pave the way for Australia's largest solar farm. It will connect up with a proposed undersea cable to Singapore, but not everyone...

Renewable energy company SunCable signs a 70-year agreement with traditional owners and the Northern Land Council to build Australia's largest solar farm in the NT outback.

When there is an oversupply of solar and wind power, energy producers are paying more to deliver electricity to households than they get paid. Here's what we know about how it affects you. 

Renewable energy company SunCable signs a 70-year agreement with traditional owners and the Northern Land Council to build Australia's largest solar farm in the NT outback.

Amid swirling debate among conservative politicians over decarbonisation, energy bosses have warned against turning away from net zero despite cost pressures.

Prue and Jamie Rogers were in the path of a savage pair of storms that wreaked havoc in south-east Queensland this month. They are wholly reliant on their solar system, but massive hailstones have left it in ruins.

Barcaldine Shire Council says it is working with affected businesses to keep them in town after ZEN Energy pulled out of plans for a renewable energy industrial precinct.

Mountains of clean power are regularly "wasted" as Australia's energy system evolves. But a large amount of battery storage is waiting in the wings, ready to soak it up.

There are mountains of clean power that regularly get 'wasted' as Australia's energy system evolves. But a large amount of battery storage is waiting in the wings, ready to soak it up.

Because the federal governments proposed Solar Sharer scheme has been launched to apply to the Australian Energy Regulator, which doesn't cover the ACT, it won't be offered in the nation's capital.

There has been a flurry of installations in home batteries and rooftop solar in Mount Gambier following the launch of a community bulk-buy renewables program.

An ambitious outback solar project backed by billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes could soon grow even bigger.

Solar panel and system installers specialize in fitting solar systems and making sure you get the right system for your needs.

Solar Power is an important way of producing renewable power. You need to make sure you properly size your system and pick a good installer for the job.

This solar panel calculator will, given the Watt rating of a solar panel, its dimensions and number of units calculate the total power you can expect and roof space taken up...

Interactive calculator to help work out the savings from installing a solar power system and when it breaks even. Can factor in Feed in Tariffs, rising electrical bill costs and comparative investment returns.

Interactive Solar Panel Wiring Size Calculator. Makes sure your wiring is the right size for a given distance, power and voltage drop. Works in metric or imperial.

Calculate the power solar panels will generate each season based on latitude or nearest town or city worldwide. Also works out off grid energy savings of going solar powered..