Zelestra, a global, multi-technology, customer-focused renewable energy company, has signed a long-term tolling agreement with BKW, a leading energy and infrastructure company based in Switzerland, to deliver a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) – of up to 2 GWh – in the north of Italy.When will Italy's new energy storage capacity procurement auctions take place?Terna’s thinking. The date is set. The first of Italy’s new energy storage capacity procurement auctions (MACSE) will take place on September 30, 2025, Terna’s president for grid development strategies, Francesco Del Pizzo, has confirmed.
Is Italy a leader in industrial energy storage and commercial energy storage?Accordingly, there is a growing market for industrial energy storage and commercial energy storage projects, positioning Italy as a leader in advanced Italy storage solutions and renewable energy Italy initiatives.
Why is a grid-scale battery energy storage system important in Italy?As the penetration of solar power increases, grid stability has become a critical issue. In response, Italy is prioritizing the development of grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS Italy) alongside new industrial and commercial energy storage projects.
How much will Italy invest in utility-scale storage?In support of these ambitious objectives, the Italian government recently received approval from the EU Commission for investment schemes aimed at developing at least 70 GWh of utility-scale storage—an initiative projected to attract over €17 billion in investments over the next decade.
Which projects have a battery energy storage system been implemented?Internationally, we have already implemented major projects such as the Tynemouth stand-alone storage system in the UK and the La Cabaña photovoltaic plant in Chile, which is equipped with a Battery Energy Storage System that ensures its efficiency and stability.
How will Italy's solar power impact grid stability?This rapid expansion in Italy's solar is fueling the country’s drive to have renewables contribute to 65% of electricity consumption by 2030. As the penetration of solar power increases, grid stability has become a critical iss
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Terna’s thinking The date is set. The first of Italy’s new energy storage capacity procurement auctions (MACSE) will take place on September 30, 2025, Terna’s president for grid development strategies, Francesco Del Pizzo, has confirmed.
Accordingly, there is a growing market for industrial energy storage and commercial energy storage projects, positioning Italy as a leader in advanced Italy storage solutions and renewable energy Italy initiatives.
As the penetration of solar power increases, grid stability has become a critical issue. In response, Italy is prioritizing the development of grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS Italy) alongside new industrial and commercial energy storage projects.
In support of these ambitious objectives, the Italian government recently received approval from the EU Commission for investment schemes aimed at developing at least 70 GWh of utility-scale storage—an initiative projected to attract over €17 billion in investments over the next decade.
Internationally, we have already implemented major projects such as the Tynemouth stand-alone storage system in the UK and the La Cabaña photovoltaic plant in Chile, which is equipped with a Battery Energy Storage System that ensures its efficiency and stability.
This rapid expansion in Italy's solar is fueling the country’s drive to have renewables contribute to 65% of electricity consumption by 2030. As the penetration of solar power increases, grid stability has become a critical issue.
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