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6 FAQs about [Utility scale ESS project financing options in Italy 2030]
What are Italy's energy storage goals?
Energy Storage Goals: To balance the grid with increased renewable energy, Italy targets 11 GW / 58 GWh of grid-scale energy storage capacity by 2030, requiring substantial investment and development.
How much Bess capacity will Italy have by 2030?
That is why Italy aims to add 15GW of BESS capacity by 2030 (of which 11GW should be standalone and 4GW co-located). 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).
How many energy storage projects are being developed in Italy?
The energy storage owner-operators had initially announced in February 2024 their partnership to develop three projects with a total combined capacity of 400 MW. This expansion brings their joint project development pipeline for utility-scale BESS in Italy to 2.9 GW across Italy's North and South electricity zones.
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.
How does Italy guarantee a long-term supply system of new storage capacity?
The Italian legislator has acted to guarantee a long-term supply system of new storage capacity by introducing a mechanism based on competitive, transparent and non-discriminatory auctions. The system recognises the right to an annual remuneration, in exchange for the provision of the awarded capacity as part of the national energy market.
How does Italy's electricity market work?
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 MACSE scheme offers 15-year contracts for energy storage projects and guarantees indexed linked revenue.