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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 power start-up business that began in a warehouse in Wollongong has officially created the world's most efficient commercial-sized solar cell, and it has one big point of difference.

Victoria's first Aboriginal owned and operated solar farm is on track for completion in Gippsland by the end of 2022. The Gunaikurnai community hopes the project will encourage more Indigenous involvement in Australia's renewable...

Twenty years ago, Australia appeared set to be a global player in the solar panel manufacturing industry. Here's how we lost our head start.

Twenty years ago, Australia appeared set to be a global player in the solar panel manufacturing industry. Today, with panels in high demand, we hardly make any of them. Here's how we lost our head start.

Australia's three time zones will soon become five as daylight saving time kicks in.  So, does the "saving" part of daylight saving time still hold up today?

The federal government says rooftop solar customers will be the winners as it announces increased regulation to stamp out dodgy operators.

As city buildings get taller, the challenge for architects is to avoid creating uninviting sunless spaces in between. One solution is being unveiled in the inner-west suburb of Rhodes.

Materials used in solar panels could be worth $2 billion a year by 2050, with the amount of decommissioned cells reaching 80 million metric tons.

A report on the future of solar energy from the Department of Energy paints a sunny picture, if you will, of the next three decades, at the end of which nearly half the country’s energy will be provided by the sun...

Australia could rapidly get most of the way to net zero emissions by using existing technology to electrify "low-hanging fruit", according to some experts — and with minimal disruption for most people.

The company that manages Australia's electricity markets is no longer warning the closure of coal-fired power stations could lead to blackouts, as battery storage and gas power have shored-up supply.

Spain has been closing down its coal industry since the 1990s. Come December, its last coal mine will be switched off.

Spain has been closing down its coal industry since the 1990s. Come December, its last power plant will switch off.

Spain has been closing down its coal industry since the 1990s. Come December, its last power plant will switch off.

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..