Solar Energy

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Solar hot water system buying guide

Posted by September 11th 2023

As a homeowner, you understand how energy bills can add up and how important it is to find ways to reduce costs. One of the most significant expenses can be the cost of heating water, …


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The different types of solar batteries

Posted by September 14th 2023

As solar technology advances and prices continue to fall, many people are turning to it as an alternative source of electricity for their homes. However, making sure your home is outfitted with the right solar …


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Origin shaves up to $3,800 off Tesla Powerwall for households

Posted by February 7th 2024

Been toying with the idea of installing a Tesla Powerwall, but put off by the significant upfront costs? Origin Energy’s latest deal may just have the solar savings you’ve been dreaming of. The utilities powerhouse is …


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Flexible solar exports hit the ground running: Is it all good news?

Posted by February 7th 2024

Households with rooftop solar could soon see their export limits practically double, allowing for greater returns on investment and less grid congestion, as the nation’s south kicks off flexible exports tariff offerings for solar customers. For …


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Qcells freezes prices on home solar plans until October

Posted by July 4th 2023

Solar solution power provider Qcells has strayed from the July-1 status quo and ditched plans to raise power prices for its customers until October, as part of a new product-wide price freeze. Amidst a flurry of …


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Best Solar Inverters in Australia [2023]

Posted by February 6th 2024

With so much industry jargon littering the solar market, finding a quality inverter can sometimes be a bit of hassle. So, to help you take the guesswork out of finding a good solar inverter, Canstar …


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Everything you need to know about solar batteries

Posted by February 7th 2024

The energy market is rapidly changing, and solar storage units, also known as ‘solar batteries’, are a large part of this. More and more Australians are installing solar batteries to complement their rooftop solar systems, …


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OVO Energy slings big solar savings to households

Posted by February 7th 2024

Households with solar – you may want to strap yourselves in, because your feed-in tariff options just got a whole lot more exciting thanks to OVO Energy. The UK-born retailer has revealed a thrilling new array …


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Record solar output drives daytime power prices down

Posted by February 7th 2024

Solar energy output in the electricity grid has broken a new quarterly record, pushing daytime power prices down with it, according to a report from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Large-scale solar energy output, like that …


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Could your solar electricity plan be costing you money?

Posted by February 7th 2024

Rooftop solar panels are often pitched as a great way to slash energy bills and create independence from the power grid. But what’s often left out is the importance of choosing the right plan to …


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GloBird Energy launches pecking good solar deal in QLD

Posted by February 7th 2024

Aussie-owned provider GloBird Energy is now offering households with solar panels in the Sunshine State the chance to save big on their exports, thanks to its sizzling new solar electricity plan. The retailer’s Solar Plus plan …




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Average cost of solar panels in Australia

Posted by May 3rd 2023

In December 2022, we surveyed folks from all over Australia to find out how much they're paying, on average, for their initial solar panel installation. Not only that, but we’ll also took a look at …



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What is evacuated tube solar?

Posted by February 7th 2024

So, what is an evacuated tube system? What are the different types and how is it installed? Our Canstar Blue guide will tell you everything you need to know about this advanced process of converting …





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How often do solar panels need replacing?

Posted by February 7th 2024

Contrary to what some people think, solar panels are not a set-and-forget system. Not only do panels require the occasional maintenance check and, in some cases, a solar monitoring set-up, but eventually they also may …