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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.

Scientists at Berkeley Lab are getting close to a long-held goal of using artificial photosynthesis to generate renewable energy from the carbon dioxide in our atmosphere...

A plan to reduce household power bills by paying big commercial and industrial energy users to cut their consumption on days of peak demand will be brought forward ahead of next summer.

It should be powering 35,000 homes. Instead, a failure to connect a new energy park is costing a developer millions while future investment hangs in the balance.

It should be powering 35,000 homes. Instead, a failure to connect a new energy park is costing a developer millions while future investment hangs in the balance.

In the rural commune of Russi in northeast Italy, Italian architecture firm Giovanni Vaccarini Architetti has converted an industrial zone once used for sugar production into the new grounds for the Powerbarn, a bioenergy...

New technologies will be prioritised in a bid to reduce Australia's greenhouse emissions, the Energy Minister says, but environmentalists say the move is simply delaying real action.

Panasonic said it will stop producing solar cells and modules at Tesla’s factory in Buffalo, N.Y., ending a four-year joint venture with the electric automaker.  Nikkei Asian Review was the first to report that Panasonic...

When you buy your next block of cheese, it may have been produced using solar power — especially if it's from a farm in the rolling hills of southern Tasmania.

Threats to the reliability of Australia's electricity network are now at "critical" levels warns a government body, even as renewable energy is pushing power prices lower.

Threats to the reliability of Australia's electricity network are now at "critical" levels warns a government body, even as renewable energy is pushing power prices lower.

A new report warns electric vehicles could substantially increase demand for electricity from the grid — but with the right systems in place there could be benefits for drivers.

A new report warns electric vehicles could substantially increase demand for electricity from the grid — but with the right systems in place there could be benefits for drivers.

Global mining giant Rio Tinto has unveiled plans for a large solar farm to feed its new iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

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..