Solar Energy

How solar energy works

How do solar panels work?

Posted by November 27th 2024

How is it possible to turn sunlight into electricity for your home? Canstar Blue takes a look at solar power and how it works.


Fronius Solar Batteries and Inverters

Expert Guide: Fronius Review and Ratings

Posted by November 12th 2024

Canstar Blue reviews the Austrian brand Fronius so you can feel confident about choosing the right solar storage system for your home.


What is a solar sponge tariff?

What is a solar sponge tariff?

Posted by September 10th 2024

This Canstar Blue guide explains how solar sponge tariff works, who can access it and whether it could help you save on your energy bill. As rooftop solar systems have become increasingly popular, the power grid …


sonnenBatterie review and ratings

Posted by November 12th 2024

Solar storage company sonnen recently joined other solar battery retailers in Australia in introducing the sonnenBatterie. The German-headquartered business' solar storage system has attracted much interest from Australians who wish to maximise their solar panels, and …


Enphase Batteries Solar

Enphase Energy: Review and Ratings

Posted by November 12th 2024

Enphase Energy is a US-based solar power company, specialising in batteries and inverters, as well as other energy storage solutions.









phone with solar panels

Solar monitoring system: Should you get one?

Posted by June 19th 2024

Solar panels are a great way to minimise your energy bill and your reliance on grid electricity. But while solar systems are excellent when working correctly, it can be difficult to tell when something breaks …


What is a solar feed-in tariff?

Posted by April 12th 2024

Solar feed-in tariffs, FiTs and buyback rates. What are they and how can you sign up? Canstar Blue explains everything you need to know about feed-in tariffs.



solar panel installer checking roof

How long do solar batteries last?

Posted by February 22nd 2024

For many Australians thinking about switching to solar energy or adding to their solar system set-up, a question often arises: "How long do solar batteries last?”. It’s a common question not least because solar batteries …


solar panel on roof

What is solar PV? Solar photovoltaic technology explained

Posted by February 22nd 2024

Solar photovoltaic technology, commonly known as solar PV when it comes to residential solar systems, has been central to bringing solar energy to the suburbs. But what does PV mean, how does it work and …



House with solar panels and QLD solar feed-in tariffs

Solar Feed-In Tariffs QLD

Posted by February 8th 2024

From Coolangatta to Cairns and Toowoomba to Mt Isa, Queensland is a hotbed for sunshine, which explains why solar installations are through the roof right now. While there’s little debate over the benefits of solar …


Solar panels on house roof

Solar Feed-In Tariffs Victoria

Posted by February 8th 2024

There are so many reasons to install solar panels in Victoria, but most people just want to know how much they’ll be able to save on energy bills. Despite a plethora of contributing factors to …