Australian startup GreenSync will add 300 megawatts to the Eastern States’ energy distribution system by harvesting stored power and selling it back into the grid at times of shortfall. Founder …
Batteries are the future – energy startup
The co-founder of Australian energy company Reposit Power believes that batteries will have the capacity of several large power stations by 2020. Dean Spaccavento, a self-styled militant environmentalist, said that …
Energy startup allows trading of surplus self generated power
While Australia’s energy grid continues to creak and groan under the severe stress of a nationwide power shortage and pseudo liberalised energy market, a woman has begun to trail blaze …
81% of Australians worried about energy costs
81% of Australians are worried about rising energy costs, with 52% saying they are ‘very concerned’. Half of the country supports carbon emissions scheme and Origin has been slapped with a $20,000 fine for incorrect data submission. Read up on all the energy news at Leading Edge Energy …
Energy reserves can be managed by demand response
AEMO has issued a report into the 28 September blackout of South Australia. The agency also calls for a solid national energy plan and also suggests paying customers to reduce demand responses. Meanwhile, a fertilizer boss has called for the introduction of fracking to solve Australia’s energy woes …
Electricity Rates Guide – March 17
Since our last wholesale rate update in February 17, electricity rates across NSW, QLD, SA and VIC have increased significantly. These wholesale price trends have been reflected with substantial increases …
Energy retailers lash out at Prime Minister’s warnings of price regulation
Energy retailers call for solid bipartisan National Energy Policy Energy Minister breaks ranks, calls for more consumer empowerment Watchdog says businesses still at risk in the short term – Act …
WATCHDOG INQUIRY UPDATE: Energy suppliers shocked into freezing price increases
AGL & Origin set to freeze prices Businesses need good timing and guidance After years of Federal Government inaction, energy retailers AGL and Origin Energy are expected to slam …
Victoria digs its heels in as industry group pleads for Hazelwood reprieve
Businesses must take measures now as short term prices soar Warnings sounded on possible Victoria blackouts next year Dow CEO hints that businesses could leave The Australian Industry Group’s 11th …
Update on Leading Edge energy group tenders
Leading Edge is in the process of preparing a series of group energy supply tenders for hotels and pubs in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. We have …
