How is it possible to turn sunlight into electricity for your home? Canstar Blue takes a look at solar power and how it works.
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Posted by November 27th 2024
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.
You can read more of Tara's published articles and follow Tara on LinkedIn.
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.
Posted by February 26th 2025
High-speed broadband has arrived, but without the right router you may not get the best value out of your new NBN plan.
Posted by September 24th 2024
With the NBN rollout complete but with some homes scoring a speed and connection upgrade, but when it comes to upgrading to a better NBN plan, you may not benefit from the network’s full potential …
Posted by October 1st 2024
Apple's 2024 iPhone series is official, with the tech giant unveiling four new high-end smartphones with upgraded features and specs. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max come …
Posted by September 17th 2024
With the iPhone 16 series now official and available to pre-order, thousands of Aussies will be comparing prices and plans to lock down the best iPhone offer. Straight out the gate, Vodafone has launched what …
Posted by September 25th 2024
Keen for some price pain relief on both your home power bills and trips to the bowser? Then it could be time to check out Ampol Energy and its attractive fuel discount offer. That’s right, petrol …
Posted by February 26th 2025
KEY POINTS Standard NBN connections typically have no installation cost, but fees may apply if additional equipment, wiring, or upgrades are required. There are several different NBN connection types, ranging from FTTP to Satellite. NBN …
Posted by September 14th 2024
Apple's all-new iPhone 16 series combines premium hardware with cutting-edge software and AI: but while many Australians will be keen to upgrade, these are far from the cheapest phones on the market. Although outright prices …
Posted by November 29th 2024
Whether it’s natural gas or LPG, find out how switching gas suppliers may help you find a better deal. Learn more with Canstar Blue.
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.