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 …
Alphabet X using salt and antifreeze for energy storage
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 …
Battery storage and solar panel prices plummeting
The plummeting costs of solar panel and battery storage installations mean that the time to invest in them is now, according to an expert in the field. Writing in The …
Ombudsman says small businesses are suffering and many could close as a result of electricity price surges
Small businesses are bearing the brunt of Australia’s energy price hikes and many could be facing closure. Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has warned that if …
Australians want businesses to adopt renewable energy
Big businesses are seemingly out of touch with their clients, with many Australians saying they would reward them if they made the switch to renewable energy. A recent study by …
