Italian linked energy storage

Does Italy need an efficient energy storage system?

These targets cannot be achieved without implementing an efficient energy storage system in Italy. Italy’s growing need for storage systems is particularly evident in Central and Southern Italy, where a large number of renewable energy plants have been installed.

Does Italy need 9gw/71gwh of energy storage?

Italy’s TSO Terna says it needs 9GW/71GWh of energy storage by integrate its renewables pipeline. Image: Terna. The European Union (EU) Commission has approved a state aid scheme aiming to fund the rollout of over 9GW/71GWh of energy storage in Italy.

Is there a real energy transition in Italy?

There can be no real energy transition in Italy without electricity storage systems. And here Enel Green Power is also playing a leading role, particularly in battery energy storage systems (BESS), which are increasingly efficient and competitive, thanks to technological innovation.

Why is battery-based energy storage important for Italy?

As Italy is advancing the decarbonisation of its power supply, decommissioning its coal fleet, and increasing the share of intermittent, non-synchronous renewables, battery-based energy storage is the most cost-effective and fast-to-deploy technology that provides additional capacity and flexibility to the grid.

Are energy storage facilities regulated in Italy?

The Italian regulatory framework concerning energy storage facilities has been evolving rapidly in recent years. However, the legislation is relatively fragmented, given the high number of laws governing different aspects of energy storage facilities.

Why did Italy announce a €8bn energy package?

In February, the Italian prime minister announced an €8bn energy package to shield individual, industrial, and public sector energy consumers from rising electricity and gas bills that threaten to undermine post-pandemic economic recovery.