Monika Gudova

Monika Gudova Monika Gudova is a freelance content writer and editor who has spent several years focused on energy topics, both at Canstar Blue and elsewhere in the comparison industry. With a Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies from the University of Wollongong and experience in writing on a range of non-energy topics, Monika’s also well placed to know the most engaging ways to present in-depth information on electricity, gas and solar, while her personal investment in renewables and green energy mean that brings real passion to energy content. You can follow Monika on LinkedIn.


Evacuated solar tubes on rooftop for hot water system.

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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What’s a Regulated Energy Market?

Posted by October 20th 2022

Maybe not so much. But in Australia, energy markets are regulated or deregulated – and this can have a major impact on your backpocket. And with the cost of living rising, it’s important to …


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What are solar panels made of?

Posted by February 7th 2024

Not only will we explore what solar panels are made of, we’ll also cover how and where they’re made, along with other helpful information. Find out everything you need to know about what goes into …


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A share house guide to electricity

Posted by November 16th 2022

You and a mate you’ve known since high school have decided to start a share house together. You’ve found a random stranger on Facebook to take the worst room, and are now spending half of …



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What is the best energy plan when you’re working from home?

Posted by March 10th 2022

Whether international pandemic, physical logistics, or simply annoying colleagues, there’s bound to be some point at which you’ll need to work from home (WFH). Your very first points of action should rightfully be checking your …


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Tango Energy is now selling cheap gas in Victoria

Posted by December 31st 2020

As scads of Victorians pack their gas heaters away after a long winter at home, bill shock takes the state by storm - but there’s one retailer out to make things a bit easier. Melbourne-based Tango …


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Origin increases solar feed-in tariffs in time for summer

Posted by June 15th 2022

Summer’s here again, which means it’s time to slip slop slap - and review your solar feed-in tariff (FiT). Why? Because Australia’s biggest energy provider has just beefed-up its FiTs, meaning households with solar panels …



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Simply Energy speeds into Victoria with low-cost NRMA deal

Posted by December 29th 2020

Gear up Victorians, Simply Energy has launched a flash new deal that’ll make sure you’re headed for the fast lane – the fast lane to energy bill savings… The retailer is offering a plan that gives …