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Gladys Berejiklian claims the largest use of solar energy is in NSW. But South Australia and Queensland might have something to say about that. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

The NSW Liberal and Labor parties have promised to cool down classrooms with air conditioners powered largely by solar panels, but is it a straightforward process for schools?

Climate change has traditionally been viewed as a federal issue, but Labor and Liberal polling shows it will be at the front of many voters’ minds when they head to the polls in the NSW election later this month.

Climate change has traditionally been viewed as a federal issue, but Labor and Liberal polling shows it will be at the front of many voters’ minds when they head to the polls in the NSW election later this month.

Despite their growing popularity, there are still some lingering misconceptions about how solar cells work, especially in conditions like this weekend's hot weather across southern Australia.

Visitors who want to see the 200 wild bottlenose dolphins that live around the lower Florida Keys now have a more eco-friendly option. Squid, the first lithium ion battery-powered hybrid charter boat with electric motors,...

Renewables advocates say Shell's takeover of home battery maker Sonnen, an emerging player in Australia's energy market, is a significant step for the sector, as oil and gas giants increasingly look to expand beyond fossil...

New research from the Australian National University finds the nation is likely to meet its Paris climate target in 2025 — five years earlier than expected.

When 45,000 homes and businesses in Sydney's eastern suburbs were plunged into darkness yesterday, Carl Prins' house was the only one in the street with a working fridge — here's why.

What caused more than 200,000 Victorians to lose power on Friday, and do we need to get used to rolling brownouts?

What caused more than 200,000 Victorians to lose power on Friday, and do we need to get used to rolling brownouts?

Temporary diesel power generators owned by the South Australian Government are switched on as the Australian Energy Market Operator deals with record-breaking heat conditions across both SA and Victoria.

Temporary diesel power generators owned by the South Australian Government are switched on as the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) deals with record-breaking heat conditions across both SA and Victoria.

Tasmanians who spent big dollars on solar set ups to save money and are being compensated for feeding power back into the grid say the State Government is not providing enough incentive for others to invest in the renewable...