With sunshine in such abundant supply in Queensland and talk of our power bills rising year on year, purchasing solar panels seems like the obvious solution. Being the sunburnt country may just work in our favour.

However, just what are the benefits of going solar and how does it work?

Here's five top benefits of getting solar for your home.

Being green no longer alludes to living in the Byron Hinterlands, smelling like compost and wearing tie-dye.

With the changing environment, it is becoming important for the everyday Australian to be environmentally aware and active. It has become even more important for homebuyers, when you consider how much money you can save by building a green home.

Read on for our top ways to build a green home.