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Is Italy a good place to invest in backup power?
In the third part of our series on backup power in Europe, we examine the lucrative BESS investment landscape of Italy. In part 1 of our series on backup power in Europe, we named Italy as one of the most attractive European countries for BESS investments.
How much Bess capacity does Italy have in 2025?
As of March 2025, Italy has got 1GW of grid-scale BESS capacity online, placing the country in third place in Europe (shared with Ireland) in terms of installed capacity, behind Germany (1.6GW) and the UK (5.6GW). Another 1.75GW is under construction, projects totaling 230MW have obtained permits, and 1.2GW of new BESS capacity has been announced.
How much energy storage capacity does Italy have?
As of November 2024 Italy had 5.1 GW / 11.7 GWh of energy storage capacity. This is almost exclusively small-scale residential system, with utility-scale storage systems providing just 864 MW. To help achieve the target for utility-scale storage build-out, the Italian government has implemented the MACSE subsidy scheme as supporting legislation.
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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.
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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.
How is the Italian government aiming for 15GW of Bess capacity?
The Italian government is aiming for 15GW of BESS capacity by 2030 to maintain security of supply. The Italian government, regulator, and Transmission Service Operator (TSO) are creating an attractive regulatory environment for BESS by offering multiple incentive schemes and updating the grid code.