Australia backs 19 renewable energy projects to power 4 million homes by 2030
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The Australian Government is backing 19 new renewable energy projects through its Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 7. These wind, solar, and battery storage projects will deliver 7.8 GW of renewable generation and 7.9 GWh of battery storage, enough to power 4 million Australian households by 2030. The projects span NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria, and South Australia, servicing the National Electricity Market (NEM).
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Supported through Tender 7 of the federal government's flagship Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), the projects will deliver 7.8 GW of renewable generation and a further 7.9 GWh in battery storage through hybrid projects.
Across 19 projects, the wind farms, solar installations and battery developments will be built in NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia to service the National Electricity Market (NEM).
The 19 government-backed projects will deliver 7.8 GW of renewable generation and a further 7.9 GWh in battery storage through hybrid projects.
