Explore the pros and cons of black solar panels. Learn what they're made of, costs and what sets them apart from blue solar panels.
Black solar panels: Everything you need to know
Posted by June 13th 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.
You can read more of Tara's published articles and follow Tara on LinkedIn.
Posted by June 13th 2025
Explore the pros and cons of black solar panels. Learn what they're made of, costs and what sets them apart from blue solar panels.
Posted by January 14th 2025
If you’re hunting around for the next greatest phone plan, then you can’t go past some operators on the Vodafone network. Compare them with Canstar Blue.
Posted by May 30th 2025
Red Energy goes up against AGL in a bid to see who’s the cheapest energy provider in each state. Find out which retailer comes out on top at Canstar Blue.
Posted by May 30th 2025
It’s Powershop vs AGL in a battle of which is the cheapest electricity retailer. With nothing in common, how will they stack up against each other? Find out on Canstar Blue.
Posted by May 30th 2025
EnergyAustralia has become a major challenger in Australia’s energy industry. But is EnergyAustralia cheaper than AGL? Find out with our cost comparison.
Posted by February 26th 2025
KEY POINTS To configure your modem you can try to connect it to your NBN service, enter the gateway IP address in your browser and login with the provided credentials. Make sure your modem is …
Posted by February 26th 2025
KEY POINTS An NBN connection box connects your modem to the NBN. NBN connection boxes are provided, maintained and installed for free by NBN Co, though some non-standard setups may have a fee. A range …
Posted by December 9th 2024
In this article, Canstar Blue takes a look at the average bill credits that Australians with solar panels could be earning on their electricity bills. The savings you may make from installing solar panels in …
Posted by December 5th 2024
Canstar Blue compares the fastest internet plans in Australia. Tired of slow download speeds? Find out how fast you can go and what it will cost you.
Posted by December 5th 2024
How do you know if your NBN speed is slow or not? Speed tests are easy to do and can reveal a lot about how good your internet is.