The percentage of renewable power in Australia’s energy mix dropped marginally to 17 percent from 17.3% in 2016 due to drought which affected pumped hydro generation, but an additional 700 …
5,000 MW of renewable energy to come on stream in 2018
46 percent of Australian businesses are seeking cheaper and greener alternatives for power
The switch to renewables is very real and is happening right now with 46% of large businesses reporting that they are seeking cheaper and greener alternatives to grid electricity. The …
April electricity rates update
Electricity rates – Futures prices dropped in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and Victoria from 1 April through to May 17. The biggest drop was experienced in New South …
8,000 MW of renewable energy capacity added since 2016
A staggering 8,000 Megawatts of renewable energy capacity including wind, solar and hydro power has been added into the energy mix since January 2016. The Clean Energy Regulator said that …
Energy retailers preventing businesses from installing rooftop solar or entering Power Purchase Agreements
Energy retailers are inserting clauses that make it impossible for businesses to install behind the meter solar or sign up for a Power Purchase agreement. Our advice to you is …
Monitor your consumption and save money on your electricity bill
Leading Edge Energy can help you save money on your business electricity bill by tracking energy consumption patterns, identifying waste, and taking corrective action. We offer this service through the …
Coal giant Delta Electricity dives into 230 MW pumped hydro and solar projects
Coal giant Delta Electricity is charging into the renewable energy market in South Australia after plans for a 230-megawatt pumped storage facility were given the state government’s seal of approval. …
Direct Metering Agreements – The good, the bad and the ugly
Direct Metering Agreements offer greater flexibility and freedom of choice, but do they save you money on your electricity bills? In this article, we take a look at the good, …
Retailers offering products to renewable energy generators to reduce risk of solar, wind power
The huge influx of solar and wind power plants into the national energy market is creating new financial products to help offset the risks of intermittent generation – when the …
What is a PPA?: Power Purchase Agreements explained
Australian businesses are taking cues from multinational companies such as tech leaders Google, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft – some of the world’s top investors in massive solar and wind energy …
