The United States will be transfixed by the great American solar eclipse on Monday 21 August, but scientists will be looking at something else – …
US scientists to monitor effect of solar eclipse on commercial photovoltaic panel energy generation
Watch: How Nevada beat the energy lobby to bring affordable solar back
The US state of Nevada was a flourishing area for the development of affordable solar installations, but then the large scale energy providers stepped in …
Tasmania to be 100% energy self-sufficient by 2022
Tasmania is aiming to become totally energy self-sufficient on renewable sources by 2022 to prevent a repeat of the 2015 power crisis. Tasmania currently uses …
Energy self-sufficient Tesla Tiny House on tour in Australia
Tesla Tiny House to visit major Australian cities The energy self-sufficient Tesla Tiny House is currently on tour in Australia to showcase the company’s cutting …
South Australia commissions $650m solar thermal plant
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 …
