Italian significant energy storage power station

Are battery energy storage systems a good idea in Italy?

Storage systems can therefore maximize clean electricity generation and are indispensable for achieving decarbonization goals, thus reducing reliance on fossil fuels and contributing to the country's energy sustainability. To date, Enel Green Power has three battery energy storage systems in operation in Italy, with a total capacity of 133 MW.

How much will Italy spend on a centralised electricity storage system?

The European Commission has approved a €17.7 billion ($19.5 billion) Italian scheme to support the construction and operation of a centralised electricity storage system to integrate renewable energy sources into the country’s electricity system.

Is there a real energy transition in Italy?

There can be no real energy transition in Italy without electricity storage systems. And here Enel Green Power is also playing a leading role, particularly in battery energy storage systems (BESS), which are increasingly efficient and competitive, thanks to technological innovation.

Will Italy support the construction of electricity storage facilities?

Approved under EU state aid rules, the Italian scheme will support the construction of electricity storage facilities with a joint capacity of more than 9GW/71GWh and will run until 31 December 2033.

Does Italy have a battery storage market?

This report is part of a series that analyses the battery storage market in select European countries. Italy has both a rapidly growing utility-scale market as well as a flourishing customer-sited battery storage market. Customer-sited storage adoption has been mainly driven by a combination of high electricity prices and generous tax incentives.

Will Italy be able to connect a photovoltaic plant to the electricity network?

The majority of existing battery systems in Italy are connected to a photovoltaic plant, so this will be one of the first stand-alone battery projects connecting directly to the electricity network. Italy has commendable plans to bring renewables’ share of final gross electricity production to 73% by 2030 and 95-100% by 2050.