Canstar Blue reveals the average bill for households with solar in Australia. See costs and solar billing tips inside.
What is the average electricity bill with solar panels in Australia?
Posted by July 18th 2025
Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology. She has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, and has authored over 500 Canstar Blue articles.
Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC , The Australian Financial Review, 4BC Radio and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Tara has been nominated for multiple awards for her technology reporting, including Canstar Blue’s highly commended recognition for Best Consumer Technology Coverage in 2024.
She has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Canberra and is passionate about simplifying complex subjects so consumers aren’t just informed, they’re connected and confident.
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Posted by July 18th 2025
Canstar Blue reveals the average bill for households with solar in Australia. See costs and solar billing tips inside.
Posted by July 18th 2025
What are the winter heating costs of running a heater in winter? Canstar Blue looks at winter heating costs, including electric, gas and oil heaters.
Posted by July 10th 2025
KEY POINTS Samsung has released three new foldable phones for 2025: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE. Prices begin at …
Posted by July 17th 2025
This page includes links to the Basic Plan Information Documents (BPID) for electricity plans listed in Canstar Blue articles.
Posted by July 4th 2025
This page includes links to energy pricing information for Victorian electricity plans listed on Canstar Blue’s database.
Posted by July 3rd 2025
iPhones don't come cheap, but if you're absolutely set on a new Apple smartphone, you can still find a great phone plan deal. The newest iPhones are available on plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, …
Posted by July 3rd 2025
Choosing the best mobile plan is made possible by our expert Value Rank methodology, which places each product under the microscope, examining its price, plan inclusions, customer service and billing. Then we give each plan …
Posted by July 3rd 2025
If you're looking to ward off bill shock and keep things flexible with a prepaid mobile plan, there's hundreds of options on the Aussie market to suit every user and budget. But sorting through what's …
Posted by July 3rd 2025
Compare the best value NBN plans on each speed tier using Canstar Blue's unique Value Score methodology. Find the best NBN plans for you.
Posted by July 8th 2025
Key points Telcos occasionally offer free or discounted streaming services, including Netflix, as a internet plan perk for new customers. NBN and internet customers can also get discounted Netflix streaming through Optus’ SubHub subscription platform. …