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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.

It's known as the coal capital but central Queensland's renewable energy sector is growing, with another 26 wind and solar farms in the pipeline. Jasmine Hines reports.

Central Queensland's industrial heartland is grappling with a renewables boom, but the mining union is worried the burgeoning sector won't provide enough jobs.

Central Queensland's industrial heartland is grappling with a renewables boom, but the mining union is worried the burgeoning sector won't provide enough jobs.

NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough and his French space mate Thomas Pesquet install and unfurl a 19-metre solar panel on the International Space Station.

A major renewable energy project has hit a roadblock, with the federal government blocking the latest plans. 

It’s almost like China’s climate action was just window dressing. It seems to be unraveling…

MORNING BRIEFING: An inquiry into regional healthcare hears that Manning Hospital on the state' s Mid North Coast relied on cleaners and a gardener to care for dementia patients.

MORNING BRIEFING:  Millions of dollars are allocated in next week's state budget to help the NSW electricity system transition to renewables.

A renewable energy plant to be built in the NSW Upper Hunter is being hailed as an investment in economic opportunity and livability in the region.

Experts fear the solar industry and governments have failed to make an environmentally-friendly plan for solar panels once they're ready to be tossed. Rosie King reports.

Rooftop solar has been one of the brighter spots in the chequered history of Australia’s climate and energy policy. But despite our national success, issues have arisen with respect to equity, access, and fairness. To date,...

Solar panels are considered to be an environmentally friendly way to make electricity. But most only last a decade and then end up in landfill, despite being recyclable. 

A devastating bushfire that interrupted power supplies sparked an idea that is now saving one community big bucks on power bills.

Energy consumption on farms has been increasing over the past decade but there are ways to bring rising bills under control.

There is a dark side to clean energy and digital technologies Solar panels, wind turbines, mobile phones, and electric cars all depend on rare metals, But there are big problems with how these metals are mined, processed...

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..