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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.

David Ross can go months without going into town after becoming self-sufficient. When Glen Echo was cut off by floodwater for the third time since Christmas, his thoughts turned to his neighbours struggling without power...

The deal allows work to begin on 480 MW of solar energy capacity.

Solar subscribers are earmarked for half of the plant's capacity.

The utility's plan would help it meet clean energy mandates.

The scale of the solar power industry is  rapidly expanding around Australia, but so are the questions about its green credentials.

The tax equity investment was secured from Bank of America, marking its fourth transaction with Lightsource bp in two years.

The race is on to establish a solar panel recycling industry before the renewable energy source's green credentials go to waste.

Rolling lockdowns in heatwave conditions across the Northern Territory has thrown a spotlight on high energy needs of remote communities, where having your power cut off can seriously impact your health...

The BLM approved the Africa and Victory Pass solar projects east of Los Angeles, which combined would generate up to 465 MW of electricity. 

Public housing residents in the Northern Territory are a step closer to running on clean energy.

Turning on the AC in summer often plunges thousands of Indigenous families into the sweltering dark, but Norman Frank's "trailblazing" fight is changing government policy.

One-third of households are locked out of installing solar panels on their rooftop. Is buying a "plot" in a community "solar garden" a way to access cheaper renewable energy and lower your power bills?

One-third of households are locked out of installing solar panels on their rooftop. Is buying a "plot" in a community "solar garden" a way to access cheaper renewable energy and lower your power bills?

Australia leads the world when it comes to rooftop solar, but there are millions who can't access this renewable energy. Could community-backed solar power be the answer?

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..