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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.

Producers in the path of proposed renewables projects vow to keep developers out, as the state government pushes forward with its green energy transition. 

Producers in the path of proposed renewables projects vow to keep developers out, as the state government pushes forward with its green energy transition. 

Demand for household batteries in Australia is on the cusp of an explosion, and new data suggest most people are motivated by personal considerations. 

The project is big enough to power a quarter of the homes in the NSW Northern Rivers, and it could be the first of three for the rural area where it will be based.

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The Coalition's election pledge for nuclear reactors caused deep divisions within the community of Port Augusta — now that it's been taken off the agenda, locals are looking towards different futures.

A lack of charging infrastructure across the country is often cited as a barrier to the transition to electric vehicles. But soon, EV charging could be a simple as finding a car park.

Up-front costs are a hurdle to many households making energy-efficient upgrades to their homes, a report suggests, but confusion is also a major deterrent.

Consumers will see the price for home batteries slashed by the federal government. With a mandate to address climate change, investment in renewables is expected to soar.

In the rush to install ever more solar and, now, batteries on people's homes, one consumer warns of the risks of giving control to big energy.

In the rush to install ever more solar and, now, batteries on people's homes, one consumer warns of the risks of giving control to big energy.

Labor's $2.3 billion program applies to people with existing solar or those wanting to invest in a new solar-plus-battery set-up.

Australian voters have overwhelmingly chosen household batteries over nuclear, rejecting the Coalition's anti-renewables agenda.

Australian voters have overwhelmingly chosen household batteries over nuclear, rejecting the Coalition's anti-renewables agenda.

With the state government set to start offering rebates for home batteries on July 1, consumer protection authorities have warned to be wary of scams.

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..