The two projects in Apulia and Lazio are the latest in a development services agreement (DSA) the pair signed in June 2023 with the aim of co-developing 1.5GW of battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in
Italy is ''very different'' "Italy is one of the most exciting markets for battery investors. It provides a route into battery energy storage systems (BESS) for a lot of capital
Planning and permitting timelines for battery plants average 18 to 24 months, while elevated energy prices, especially in industrial zones of Germany and Italy, are affecting
In the first quarter of 2024, the global energy storage market continued to show positive growth trends. Specifically in Europe, Germany, Italy, and Spain sustained rapid growth in their energy storage sectors. Notably,
Recurrent Energy has secured 6 MW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity for its Montalto project in Italy''s Lazio region through the country''s Capacity Market
It covers key market trends, with a particular focus on the shift toward utility-scale storage, the continuing growth of residential and commercial installations, and the evolving role
The agreement provides for the entry of Sosteneo, which will acquire 49% of the share capital, in Enel Libra Flexsys, a company fully-owned by Enel Italia, for a consideration
An undisclosed Europe-focused energy investor is actively seeking to acquire or co-develop solar PV and co-located battery energy storage system (BESS) projects across
The majority of newly installed large-scale electricity storage systems in recent years utilise lithium-ion chemistries for increased grid resiliency and sustainability. The capacity of lithium
The portfolio, named Project Nox, comprises four solar projects acquired from Enerland, a solar engineering, procurement, and construction firm. Construction is scheduled to commence in the second half of 2026. Capcora, a
As a result of the new regulations, the addition of grid battery storage in Italy is expected to increase to 5.2 GWh in 2024, which corresponds to 67% of the total Italian battery storage market. By 2028, an annual new
The 2022 ATB represents cost and performance for battery storage with a representative system: a 5-kW/12.5-kWh (2.5-hour) system. It represents only lithium-ion batteries (LIBs)—with nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) and lithium
Italy''s battery storage market has become one of the largest and most dynamic in Europe Italy has both a rapidly growing utility-scale market as well as a flourishing customer-sited battery
Zonal Market Dynamics: Italy''s electricity market is a zonal market, with seven geographic zones affecting short-term price volatility and influencing BESS investment strategies. MACSE Subsidy Scheme: The new
Italy is ''very different'' "Italy is one of the most exciting markets for battery investors. It provides a route into battery energy storage systems (BESS) for a lot of capital that is pretty excluded from other markets," said
Europe''s battery storage capacity is expected to grow around five-fold by 2030, bringing with it increasing returns for energy majors, project developers and traders, as the
Power Battery Pack Market Future Scope, Trends and Forecast [2026-2033] The future scope of the Power Battery Pack Market looks promising, with a projected CAGR of
This initiative is expected to create opportunities for industrial stakeholders seeking to invest in this strategic segment of Italy''s power system. An investment dynamic aligned with national
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Success in either market comes down to the specifics of your project – how long your battery can provide power (duration), how efficient it is, and where it''s located.
A 9.3MWh BESS in Italy recently commissioned by the development arm of solar and BESS firm Trina. Much larger projects are expected to come online in the next few years, driven by MACSE. Image: Trina
According to a 2024 Terna report, the average rooftop system in Southern Italy now pays for itself in 6–8 years, with payback dipping below five years in high-irradiance zones by 2027. But how
Li-Cycle and Glencore will jointly commence a definitive feasibility study ("DFS") for this project within 60 days from this announcement. The DFS is expected to be completed
The next Capacity Market auctions for 2026-2027-2028 will now likely follow the first MACSE auctions, after resolution of the legal review now happening on the results of the
The Global Battery Market will witness a robust year-on-year growth of 17.8%, valued at $142.5 billion in 2024, with global shipments expected to exceed 1,000 GWh across key application
The bank''s researchers forecast that global average battery pack prices will drop to $82 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) by 2026. That''s roughly half of what batteries cost in 2023 ($149/kWh).
The two companies are expected to complete a joint feasibility study for the project by mid-2024, Li-Cycle said. Once the companies make a final investment decision on
European Market Outlook for Battery Storage 2024-2028 17 June 2024 SolarPower Europe has published its new "European Market Outlook for Battery Storage",
Timera Energy look at implementation of a new long term contract support mechanism for storage in Italy that is set to drive a surge in battery investment.
According to incomplete statistics from Gasgoo Auto, in Q4 2024, power battery enterprises initiated a total of 33 new projects domestically and internationally, with a total investment exceeding 180 billion yuan and planned
While Northern Italy currently has the largest installed BESS capacity in the country, a build-out of RES in the South is increasing energy price volatility, creating a more compelling investment case for BESS in this region.
These positive market conditions predict that domestic solar batteries will increase to 32.2 Gwh on average in 2026, with annual growth of 30% or higher for all interventions.
Investment growth, which accelerated in 2025 (+1.2%, up from +0.5% in 2024), is expected to benefit from the strong performance in the first quarter. However, a substantial
While most distributed battery adoption is occurring in the north, most of the larger-scale storage projects are in the south and on Italy’s largest island, Sardinia. What impact this decline will have on market adoption remains unclear.
It covers key market trends, with a particular focus on the shift toward utility-scale storage, the continuing growth of residential and commercial installations, and the evolving role of battery storage in supporting Europe's clean energy goals.
MP: BESS are becoming increasingly vital in Italy’s energy transition. With the ambitious targets outlined in the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), including reducing carbon emissions and increasing renewable energy to 30% of final energy consumption by 2030, BESS are essential.
It also outlines the key challenges facing the sector, including underdeveloped frameworks and barriers to investment. The study concludes with five policy recommendations designed to accelerate battery storage deployment and ensure energy systems are prepared to integrate high levels of renewable energy.
