AGL Energy's 500 MW Liddell Battery in New South Wales has reached full commercial operation, along with several other energy projects, marking a significant milestone in the state's transition to renewable energy. These projects, including gigawatt-scale batteries and a virtual power plant, have been selected for support in the state's tender for firming capacity, aiming to maintain grid reliability as coal-fired power stations retire. The completion of these projects demonstrates successful collaboration between government policy and private investment, providing economic benefits to surrounding communities and supporting the state's energy transition. The NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap has awarded contracts for energy storage projects, such as AGL's Tomago battery and Enel X's VPP capacity, which will strengthen the state's energy security and contribute to managing renewable energy integration into the grid.