Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
The Italian market for BESS is growing rapidly and currently amounts to 2.3 GW but it almost exclusively consists of residential scale systems, associated with small scale
While Northern Italy currently has the largest installed BESS capacity in the country, a build-out of RES in the South is increasing energy price volatility, creating a more compelling investment case for BESS in this region.
Between April and June 2023, we started the construction of new BESS plants in several Italian regions, with a total capacity of 1.6 GW expected by the end of 2024. Many of these plants are located on the sites of old thermal power plants, and this is a virtuous example of the circular economy. Nor does innovation stop here.
Revenue Streams for BESS: The business case for BESS in Italy is underpinned by four main revenue streams: wholesale trading, the Ancillary Services Market (MSD), the Capacity Market (MC), and the new energy storage subsidy scheme (MACSE).
MP: BESS will play a critical role in stabilizing Italy's future energy landscape. As more renewable energy sources are integrated into the national grid, BESS will ensure that we meet Italy's climate targets. By 2030, we expect BESS to be indispensable for optimizing energy use and providing a reliable, sustainable energy system.
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