Solar Energy

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Tesla Energy Plan explained

Posted by January 16th 2025

Tesla and Energy Locals have partnered to bring you the Tesla Energy Plan, claiming savings on both your energy bill and a Powerwall.


What is a solar diverter?

Posted by January 16th 2025

Solar diverters are a great way to save energy, money and heat your water. Find out what they are and how they work in this article from Canstar Blue.


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Solar battery price: Is it worth the cost?

Posted by February 26th 2025

Is solar energy storage worth it? We crunch the numbers to see if you could save on your power bills by investing in a solar battery.







Community solar garden

What are community solar gardens?

Posted by January 10th 2025

In this guide, Canstar Blue explains what a community solar garden is, how they work and how you could benefit.



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AGL solar review and guide

Posted by January 8th 2025

AGL is a behemoth energy company and market leader in Australia’s rooftop solar industry. But does it have the best solar deal for you?


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Best solar battery company in Australia

Posted by January 7th 2025

Canstar Blue takes a look at what solar power battery storage units are available in Australia, including Tesla, Redflow, Fronius and more.


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10kW solar systems: Price, size and power output

Posted by December 20th 2024

Installing solar panels is one of the wisest long-term investments Australians can make, especially as electricity prices continue to soar. If your home consumes a lot of energy, then you’ll need to think about installing …


6kw and 6.6 kw solar system

5kW solar systems: Price, size and power output

Posted by December 17th 2024

Have you been thinking about getting a solar system for your home or business? If you're considering a 5kW system, we've got all details on one of the country's most popular solar system sizes. In this …


Solar Panels

What is the sun tax in Australia?

Posted by February 25th 2025

Key points: The sun tax is a two-way rooftop solar tariff taxing Aussies for exporting solar energy to the grid when it is overloaded, encouraging self-consumption first before exporting it for a bill credit. The …


Solar panel cost

How much does solar panel installation cost?

Posted by February 25th 2025

Rooftop solar can be a great investment, but how much does it cost to install? Canstar Blue has produced a price guide to indicate what you might expect.


Average solar bill

What is the average electricity bill with solar panels?

Posted by December 9th 2024

In this article, Canstar Blue takes a look at the average bill credits that Australians with solar panels could be earning on their electricity bills. The savings you may make from installing solar panels in …


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Guide to solar panel warranty in Australia

Posted by December 3rd 2024

This Canstar Blue guide discusses solar panel warranty in Australia, including how long it applies for and what is covered. If you’ve got solar panels, or are looking to get solar installed, it’s important to know …


Pros and cons of solar energy

Pros and cons of solar energy

Posted by November 27th 2024

In this Canstar Blue guide, we look at the pros and cons of solar energy. From installation costs and energy savings to efficiencies and maintenance, this guide simplifies the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy …


Solar farms in Australia

A guide to solar farms in Australia

Posted by February 26th 2025

Large-scale solar in Australia is a growing industry, with dozens of solar farms set to supply the energy grid with green power in the coming years.