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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 solar farm proposed for Walla Walla has been approved by the NSW Independent Planning Commission, even as some in the community raise environmental impact concerns.

“For me the question now is, now that we know that renewables can’t save the planet, are we going to keep letting them destroy it?”. – Michael Schellenberger

Victoria's solar rebate scheme gets a major boost in next week's State Budget, with thousands of rebates available for home solar panels and solar batteries, in addition to $250 cash rebates for low income earners to put...

Environmental stewardship comes alive in spectacular fashion at the new Westwood Hills Nature Center, an interpretative center in the heart of St. Louis Park, Minnesota that blends energy efficiency, environmental education...

Hydrogen is being hailed as the fuel of the future and it's more politically palatable in regional areas than solar power, but it's still a decade away from being viable, writes Peter McCutcheon.

Ten of Australia's 12 largest egg producers have some form of solar energy powering their farms, with proponents urging a move toward carbon neutrality in an already low-carbon-sourced industry.

The nation’s first large-scale museum devoted entirely to filmmaking has earned LEED Gold certification months before its slated opening date in April 2021...

The Government has invested $9.6 million in Shanghai-based solar company, Sunman, run by a former billionaire who is considered to be one of Australia's leading solar scientists.

A company planning to build the world's largest wind-and-solar power generator in the Australian outback sets its sights on exporting ammonia — and says it will build a new coastal town to support the massive infrastructure...

This 10-million-bird chicken farm has slashed its power bill and reduced its CO2 emissions by 1,500 tonnes after installing one of agriculture's most extensive solar and battery systems.

This 10-million-bird chicken farm has slashed its power bill and reduced its CO2 emissions by 1,500 tonnes after installing one of agriculture's most extensive solar and battery systems.

The state once known for not having enough power becomes the first major jurisdiction in the world to be powered entirely by energy from the sun.

The state once known for not having enough power becomes the first major jurisdiction in the world to be powered entirely by energy from the sun.

Will you tackle this week's news quiz like it's a mission to a remote asteroid — or will we have to mute your microphone from now on?

An iconic cattle station in the Northern Territory, once owned by Kerry Packer, is revealed as the proposed location for the world's biggest solar farm.

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..