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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …