To achieve 80 GW of solar capacity by the end of the decade, an average of 7 to 8 GW of solar PV needs to be added annually from 2024 onwards. Though new measures to
The BESS figure is a big jump on the CM auctions for 2025 and 2026 delivery years, which saw 80-90MW of BESS capacity awarded contracts in each. The CM and a new
After years of limited activity, Italy''s energy storage landscape is set to explode. TERNA expects that Italy will need 15GW of total capacity by 2030, of which 9GW needs to be
In this article, we''ll break down the costs and ROI of solar panels in the UK, exploring the factors that can impact the financial viability of solar energy investments.
Commercial operation of the 215MW solar and 418MW BESS Estepa project is expected by the end of 2026. Image: Atlas Renewable Energy. Solar PV developer Atlas Renewable Energy has secured US$510
It will also feature two battery storage systems with a 418 MW capacity, equivalent to four hours of energy generation. This will enable the project to supply clean
Discover why large battery storage systems are booming in Europe, aiding grid stabilization and peak load management, with Italy and the UK leading.
Discover why energy storage is critical for commercial & industrial solar projects in 2025. Learn how ESAS helps ESCOs, EPCs & developers overcome design, logistics, and
The EU Market Outlook for Solar Power 2022-2026 contains an updated forecast for the EU solar market in 2022 and projections of the evolution of the market through 2026.
RE Milestone. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (center) leads the groundbreaking ceremony of the MTerra Solar Project — the world''s largest integrated solar and battery storage facility. Seen in the photo are (from L-R)
With ambitious goals of 52 GW by 2030 and 74.6% renewable electricity by 2050, the report examines Italy''s plans to lead Europe''s energy transition. It also addresses
The leading international gathering for large-scale solar project development in Italy Permitting & Policy | Financing | Storage | Repowering With strong regulatory support and centralized permitting schemes (PAS & VIA) put in place, Italy is
By 2026, Italy is expected to install about 39 GW of new RES capacity, with about 27 GW of PV. This is equivalent to an average annual growth of more than 6.5 GW for the period 2023-2026.
Commercial operation of the 215MW solar and 418MW BESS Estepa project is expected by the end of 2026. Image: Atlas Renewable Energy. Solar PV developer Atlas
Driven by the goal of energy transformation, Spain''s energy storage industry is full of potential, with continuous technological innovation and progress. The government has given strong support in terms of funds and policies, and the
Keppel MET Renewables (KMR), a renewable energy investment firm, acquired a 100% stake in a 38 MW solar project in southern Italy. The project is currently in an early stage
Join us on April 15–16, 2026 for the 3rd edition of Italy''s leading event on energy storage. The 2025 edition confirmed that energy storage is steadily advancing, with important regulatory updates, stronger public support at both EU and
The leading C-suite & senior level international gathering in the Italian utility-scale PV & BESS market Energy Storage | Standalone & co-located BESS Business models and revenue streams | PV & BESS financing options and conditions
Solar Installed System Cost Analysis NREL analyzes the total costs associated with installing photovoltaic (PV) systems for residential rooftop, commercial rooftop, and utility-scale ground-mount systems. This work has
The Spanish energy storage company Grenergy has announced a US$2.6bn investment plan for 2023-2026 aiming to promote energy storage within the energy sector. The
A 39MW solar project Emeren is developing in Italy, Acate. Image: Emeren Group. Developer Emeren has sold two more Italy BESS projects to Matrix Renewables
Jinko ESS, a subsidiary corporation of Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., today announced to have secured a 5MWh grid-scale energy storage projects in Italy, marking its official entry into
Italian energy group Enel is in preliminary talks with Masdar, the state-owned renewable energy company of Abu Dhabi, for a potential joint project to develop energy storage capacity in Italy.
Key implications for BESS investors How to frame BESS investment cases & MACSE bidding strategies. Terna storage demand underpinned by new policy release On 1 st
Recently, Jinko ESS has successfully won two 5MWh grid-scale energy storage projects in Italy, marking its official entry into the Italian large-scale storage market. The
Small size PV plant coupled with storage systems should be incentivized with premium tariffs, two way CfD mechanism does not allow repaying the storage system and does not help the system.
All interviewed agreed that battery storage projects located in the South, where the bulk of Italy''s solar PV pipeline is located, would focus on time shifting, while the North might be more
The energy storage market in Italy has unique characteristics that mean more risk-averse investment funds will be able to enter.
Together, solar and battery storage account for 81% of the expected total capacity additions, with solar making up over 50% of the increase. Solar. In 2024, generators
2. Trina Solar''s Italian Adventure While not Italian-born, China''s Trina Solar made waves with its Torre di Pierri project – a 23MW grid stabilizer that''s become Italy''s storage
The build-out of renewable energy storage is a fundamental step for Italy to achieve its 2030 decarbonisation targets. This build-out presents a challenge in the form of higher variable renewable electricity on the grid, and
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
PV module manufacturer Trina Solar has deployed its first energy storage project in Italy, for its project development arm.
Join us on April 15–16, 2026 for the 3rd edition of Italy’s leading event on energy storage. The 2025 edition confirmed that energy storage is steadily advancing, with important regulatory updates, stronger public support at both EU and national levels, and increasing project execution.
This rapid expansion in Italy's solar is fueling the country’s drive to have renewables contribute to 65% of electricity consumption by 2030. As the penetration of solar power increases, grid stability has become a critical issue.
Get involved in the Italian solar market by attending the debut edition of Solar & Storage Italia – taking place 8-9 October. Italy’s solar market has grown from 4,000 MW in 2005 to over 26 GW in 2023, driven by strong policies and cutting-edge technologies.
