Representational image. Credit: Canva The Albanese Government has announced 15 successful large-scale battery energy storage projects under Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 8, marking a major step in Australia’s transition toward a cleaner and more reliable electricity system. Together, these projects will provide 4.2 GW of storage capacity and 16.1 GWh of energy storage across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia.