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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.

A central Queensland facility stockpiling solar panels says its materials recovery site will not be operational until 2026. It comes as experts call for greater regulation to support the emerging sector.

The Northern Territory's renewables minister says the government is scrapping a target of 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030, labelling it an "unrealistic and failed policy".

By Jo Nova While careers and statues have died at the merest hint of not refuting slavery hard enough, the UK Labour Party will make sure slave-made-solar panels will still be imported to the UK, and the people exploiting...

By Jo Nova While careers and statues have died at the merest hint of not refuting slavery hard enough, the UK Labour Party will make sure slave-made-solar panels will still be imported to the UK, and the people exploiting...

Cuts to solar feed-in tariffs and climbing power bills are seeing a rise in household battery sales, but the steep cost of installation is prompting calls for a national subsidy scheme.

One north-east Victorian town is battling a renewable energy project while its neighbour has plans to go totally green, fuelling policy division ahead of the election.

Once as high as 60 cents per kilowatt hour, solar feed-in tariffs are now as low as just a few cents for some. While 4 million households have rooftop solar, home battery storage systems sit at around 320,000 — but take-up...

Once, governments stumbled over themselves to shower money on rooftop solar owners. No longer — payments have tanked up to 99.93 per cent for exports.

Once, governments stumbled over themselves to shower money on rooftop solar owners. No longer — payments have tanked up to 99.93 per cent for exports.

As Australians shake their heads at the prospect of another increase in power prices, this Victorian couple have gone green with their home and business and won't pay an energy bill for years.

Australian businesses in the clean energy sector are being urged to shake up their recruitment processes as a report finds a diverse workforce is needed to fill employment gaps.

Western Australia's state-owned power provider is under such financial strain that the energy minister went to the government seeking a taxpayer-funded bailout valued at almost $1 billion.

Residents of a popular West Australian holiday town fear government plans to transfer land to the developer of a $15 billion green hydrogen project will see them lose access to treasured camping and fishing spots.

Residents of a popular West Australian holiday town fear government plans to transfer land to the developer of a $15 billion green hydrogen project will see them lose access to treasured camping and fishing spots.

The Cook government in Western Australia has poured millions into Collie to ensure a "just transition" for the coal mining town but residents are yet to be fully convinced.

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..