The South Australian government has commissioned a $650 million solar thermal plant which will produce 150 Megawatts of power. Premier Jay Weatherill said the contract was awarded to Solar Reserve …
Grow with Leading Edge’s new services
Leading Edge is growing thanks to our loyal clients. In a world where energy security is anything but secure, we have carved a niche in the market by providing an …
Government reconsiders position on coal power stations
The government is reconsidering its position on high-efficiency low-emission (HELE) coal fired power stations, with Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg saying they have a role to play in the energy mix. Speaking …
Alphabet X using salt and antifreeze for energy storage
X turns to molten salt and antifreeze for energy storage Molten salt and antifreeze fluid in vats could become the next generation of wind and solar energy storage as the …
Retailers must notify customers at the end of their deal of other discounted offers before any power plan change
A showdown between Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and energy chiefs has resulted in agreement to notify customers when before any power plan change. Prior to the meeting, the Prime Minister …
Australians paying the world’s highest electricity prices
Australian households and businesses are paying the highest electricity prices in the world, a drastic reversal from the 1990s when energy bills in the country were the cheapest in the …
Electricity rates update: July 2017
Since our last wholesale electricity rates update on July 5, prices have gone up in New South Wales and Victoria by 4.3% and 2.5% respectively. Prices have dropped slightly in …
Top 5 reasons to use natural refrigerants in your air-conditioning and refrigeration units
You might have heard that some air conditioning units are becoming obsolete, but do you know why? The answer is quite simple. Synthetic refrigerants like Freon that are used to …
Apple to buy into Australian solar and wind projects
A recent survey found that most Aussies are willing to reward businesses which are powered by renewable energy sources. But how can your business make the switch to renewable energy …
Solar installations set to double in two years – AEMC
The Australian Energy Market Commission’s Competition Review has found that 61% of consumers say they are getting value for money from energy retailers despite the fact that bills are increasing …