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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.

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.

A 20-year blueprint for WA's biggest electricity system suggests up to 890MW of the state's coal-fired power capacity faces economic closure by 2025, as demand for renewable energy hollows out the market.

The Federal Government is reshaping the nation's approach to reducing carbon emissions, turning the focus to backing a select few technologies and supporting heavy industry.

Ahead of the release of the Federal Government's long-awaited technology roadmap, Scott Morrison refuses to commit to a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, despite describing it as "achievable".

The sidelining of locally-elected voices in a decision to green-light a new power station at Esperance calls the integrity of a Western Australian Government approvals process into question.

Australia's two renewable energy agencies will be allowed to invest in low emissions technologies under new legislation set to be introduced by the Federal Government.

Thousands of jobs could be created and social housing tenants could see energy bills slashed if a proposal to install solar panels on public dwellings is approved by the Queensland Government.

Subsidies to West Australian households that pump solar power to the grid during the middle of the day will be slashed in a bid to avoid the risk of renewable energy overloading the state's electricity system.

Subsidies to West Australian households that pump solar power to the grid during the middle of the day will be slashed in a bid to avoid the risk of renewable energy overloading the state's electricity system.

Energy providers are granted the right to remotely switch off rooftop solar panel in South Australia to prevent blackouts, with similar powers being sought interstate.

A proposal for new coal generation will be scrutinised thanks to a Federal Government grant, with the support of most Collinsville locals.

Australia's solar industry could be in for a major shakeup, with the Energy Minister ordering an independent inquiry into the sector's sales techniques, financing practices and defective installations.

Installing solar panels on your roof may seem like a pipedream if you rent your home or live in an apartment. But there are some ways you can still do it.