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Tuesday’s earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, continues to dominate the news. Although the loss of life pales in comparison with the estimated 316,000 people who died in the 2010 Haiti earthquake, for Australians, with our close ties to and friendly ...

How wind turbines operate? In contrast to the windmills common in the nineteenth century, a modern power generating wind turbine is designed to produce high quality, network frequency electricity whenever enough wind is available. Wind turbines can op...

In a land as sun-drenched as Australia, solar energy utilization naturally springs to mind. The amount of renewable energy generated by the numerous sunny days found in the nation is considerable, right? Sort of. The potential is certainly there, but...

If you are looking for ways to save money on your energy bills and at the same time going green, why not consider a DIY Solar Power conversion, either as a full off-grid system or to supply part of your energy needs? It is possible for you to create your ...

Companies that go ‘green' and contribute to an eco-friendly planet need a standing ovation for their environmental efforts. Now that our earth is heading towards a disturbing global warming trend, now is the best time to take a stand and be a ‘green-o...