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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.

The body that runs WA's main electricity market wants the ability to remotely dump excess solar power from households — cutting the bill rebates people currently receive — to help avoid rolling power cuts.

Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has emerged as a white knight investor in a troubled solar farm in Western Australia's Wheatbelt, saving the $130 million project from near-certain failure.

Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has emerged as a white knight investor in a troubled solar farm in Western Australia's Wheatbelt, saving the $130 million project from near-certain failure.

This year, the Wilkes have scraped together the cash to install solar. But have they made the right decision? Find out if getting solar is the most affordable option for you.

Instead of building expensive new power stations, the energy sector is increasingly focused on trying to get households and industries to cut back on electricity use when demand is high.

This year, the Wilkes have scraped together the cash to install solar. But have they made the right decision? Find out if getting solar is the most affordable option for you.

Instead of building expensive new power stations, the energy sector is increasingly focused on trying to get households and industries to cut back on electricity use when demand is high.

Many Australians are not looking around for a better deal on energy, with almost one million stuck on the most expensive plans. And low-income households are feeling the pinch.

Many Australians are not looking around for a better deal on energy, with almost one million stuck on the most expensive plans. And low-income households are feeling the pinch.

Extreme weather forecast for summer will reduce the reliability of power supply across Australia in the coming months, with ageing coal plants becoming less reliable, the energy market operator warns.

Located in Victoria's high country, the recreational camping town is the state's first to go completely off the grid with solar energy.

A village located in Victoria's high country becomes the state's first town to go completely off the grid.

A village located in Victoria's high country becomes the state's first town to go completely off the grid.

In Western Australia, one of the sunniest landscapes in the world, rooftop solar power has been a runaway success — but it now threatens to jeopardise the stability of the grid itself.

In Western Australia, one of the sunniest landscapes in the world, rooftop solar power has been a runaway success — but it now threatens to jeopardise the stability of the grid itself.

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..