Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) 40 GW Target
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Australia
Source: Mirage News
The Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) in Australia has raised its capacity target from 32 GW to 40 GW. The scheme aims to deliver 18 GW of generation and dispatchable storage projects, with an additional 8 GW capacity uplift to incentivise investment in 5 GW of storage and 3 GW of generation by 2030. This will support renewable energy generation, create jobs, and replace aging coal plants, making t
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Mirage News
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Description | The Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) in Australia has raised its capacity target from 32 GW to 40 GW. The scheme aims to deliver 18 GW of generation and dispatchable storage projects, with an additional 8 GW capacity uplift to incentivise investment in 5 GW of storage and 3 GW of generation by 2030. This will support renewable energy generation, create jobs, and replace aging coal plants, making the energy grid more reliable. |
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Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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