Italy to add 376MWh of lithium battery energy storage by 2025

How many GW of battery energy storage systems are there in Italy?

Analyst Aurora Energy Research tells pv magazine Italia 3 GW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) are at an advanced stage in Italy and expected online within three years.

Is Italy's energy storage landscape undergoing a major shift in 2024?

Italy’s energy storage landscape is undergoing a major shift, with utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) experiencing exponential growth in 2024, even as residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) installations decline, according to a new report by industry group Anie. Utility-Scale BESS Dominates Market

Why did Italy expand its energy storage capacity last year?

Italy significantly expanded its energy storage capacity last year, driven by large-scale projects exceeding 1 MWh. Anie, a division of national business organization Confindustria, reported that installed storage capacity surged from 507 MWh in 2023 to 3,359 MWh in 2024, while installed power capacity jumped from 222 MW to 851 MW.

How will Italy's capacity market fit with real market conditions?

Now there’s more room to match real market conditions. Smart market alignment: Caps and floors will follow the Italian Capacity Market strike prices, based on open-cycle gas turbine unit costs. This means more predictable, stable pricing.

Why is Italy moving away from programmable thermal generation units?

The Italian electricity sector is rapidly moving away from programmable thermal generation units to weather-dependent renewable generation. The Italian government is aiming for 15GW of BESS capacity by 2030 to maintain security of supply.

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.