Rome s new energy storage policy

Italy Approves 361 MW of Battery Energy Storage Systems to Boost Grid

Italy has approved 361 MW of battery energy storage systems to support renewable energy and grid stability across Lazio, Puglia, and Sardinia.

2025 Sep 23

Italy Accelerates Solar Energy and Industrial Energy

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

2025 May 09

Innovative energy storage auction and renewables-friendly policy put

London-based investor Bluefield says Italy''s cautious, ''stop-start'' approach to clean energy and energy storage procurement is less catastrophic than Spain''s boom-bust experience and says it

2025 Dec 02

Energy storage, how Italy secures renewables

"It is reasonable to expect that, when fully operational, all new renewable energy plants will already be installed with integrated storage systems. And where the market does not cover the...

2025 Aug 10

Italy Approves 361 MW of Battery Energy Storage Systems to Boost

Italy has approved 361 MW of battery energy storage systems to support renewable energy and grid stability across Lazio, Puglia, and Sardinia.

2024 Feb 01

Italian battery investment is about to surge

Italy has recently ratified a long-term contract support mechanism for storage that is set to unlock a wave of new investment. The driving factor behind this new support mechanism is the scale of Italy''s solar deployment.

2025 Sep 04

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Member States in the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP) set their 2030 targets for electric vehicles, heat pumps, and renewable energy sources. Small assets connect to the Distribution Grid

2025 Jan 02

Italy''s Electrochemical Energy Storage Policy: Powering the Future

Italy''s electrochemical energy storage policies have sparked a renewable energy dolce vita, blending Mediterranean sunshine with cutting-edge technology. Let''s unpack the layers of this

2025 Dec 04

Italy Accelerates Solar Energy and Industrial Energy Storage

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

2025 Nov 03

Innovative energy storage auction and renewables

London-based investor Bluefield says Italy''s cautious, ''stop-start'' approach to clean energy and energy storage procurement is less catastrophic than Spain''s boom-bust experience and says it could bid for around 100 MW of

2025 Sep 23

Italy''s Energy Storage Policies: Accelerating the Renewable Transition

But here''s the silver lining - the new cross-border storage initiative with France and Switzerland could add 15GW of flexible capacity by 2030. As we approach Q4 2025, all eyes are on how Italy balances

2024 Dec 03

Energy Storage Systems in Italy: a new mechanism for the

MACSE will promote the development of new storage capacity, which is functional for effective integration of renewable sources into the system, also in order to reduce and manage

2024 Jun 20

Italian battery investment is about to surge

Italy has recently ratified a long-term contract support mechanism for storage that is set to unlock a wave of new investment. The driving factor behind this new support mechanism is the

2024 Jun 14

Roman Home Energy Storage Policy Powering Sustainable Living

Summary: Discover how Rome''s latest home energy storage policies are reshaping residential power management. This guide explores government incentives, technology trends, and practical tips for

2025 Oct 06

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3 FAQs about Rome s new energy storage policy

Is battery storage the future of energy?

And for Europe at large, they offer a compelling case study in how battery storage is no longer an option, but an essential component of the energy future. Italy has approved 361 MW of battery energy storage systems to support renewable energy and grid stability across Lazio, Puglia, and Sardinia.

Are Italy's new storage projects being delivered under the tender mechanism?

Chart 1 highlights Terna’s view that most of Italy’s new storage projects being delivered under the tender mechanism going forward, particularly in Southern Italy and the Islands (where renewable deployment is expected to be highest).

Why do we need energy storage systems?

The non-programmable nature of the two most widespread types of renewable energy sources, solar and wind, has increased the need to implement the construction of energy storage systems, which can absorb energy in excess, produced during periods of low demand, and release it into the grid during periods of high demand.