Capacity Investment Scheme Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

CIS bakes in First Nations equity, revenue sharing deal for next renewables and storage tenders
Capacity in upcoming renewable and storage tenders under the CIS to be reserved for projects that lock in equity deals with First Nations groups.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 7, 2026

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Policy & Planning

Only shovel-ready projects should be allowed to win CIS rounds, says Australia’s leading renewables developer
Neoen Australia boss calls on government to focus on quick wins with its flagship renewables program if it wants to meet its 2030 target.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 16, 2026

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Battery

Federal-backed Victoria battery gets energised after four year odyssey
Big battery initially proposed in 2021 has started commissions and will be the first of the most recent CIS auction winners to hit the grid.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 16, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Like any good opera company, the wind and solar industry is looking for a half decent tenor
The renewables industry is desperate for a good tenor. Not just any Pavarotti or Placido, but a PPA for the ages.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 8, 2025

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Renewables

NSW wind and solar auction comes up short, with one winning project already built
Latest NSW tender for new renewable projects selects first solar and battery hybrid, and a wind farm that has already been built.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 28, 2024

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Commentary

Capacity Investment Scheme must be about filling gaps in social licence, too
The Australian government has a challenge. Having gone big on renewable energy and clean economy announcements, how does it now deliver meaningful outcomes for the regional communities.
Andrew Bray & Kim Mallee

Jun 4, 2024

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Storage

Turnbull says CIS won’t work for long duration storage, nuclear support is “religion” for Coalition
Former PM turned aspiring pumped hydro developer calls for changes to the Capacity Investment Scheme, arguing long duration storage needs a separate category with looser time constraints.
Giles Parkinson

May 22, 2024

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Renewables

Australia’s biggest wind and solar auction set for May, with focus on coal-heavy NSW
Federal government to launch Australia’s biggest ever tender for wind and solar in May, with more than one third to be reserved for NSW to prepare for future coal closures.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 22, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Five ways to save Capacity Investment Scheme, and Australia’s renewable target, from attack by zombies
CIS structure needs to minimise risks of zombie projects, and reward bidders with projects they can deliver on a rapid timeframe. Here’s how.
Tristan Edis

Apr 19, 2024

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Storage

Bowen takes capacity tender out west in search of 2GWh of energy storage
The Capacity Investment Scheme will kick off in Western Australia within just a couple of months, with an initial tender for 2,000MWh of energy storage.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 12, 2024

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Commentary

Capacity Investment Scheme needs to set high bar for communities hosting renewables
Without exception, the CIS should encourage projects that do good community engagement, with good environmental plans and good local content outcomes.
Andrew Bray & Jarra Hicks

Mar 28, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Community benefits from renewables can be locked in through local content requirements
Regulating can ensure Australian businesses, communities, First Nations people and workers can reap more of the accelerating energy transition.
Steve Murphy, Geoff Crittenden, Tim Buckley, et al

Mar 22, 2024

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