How to choose italian energy storage power supply

Does Italy need electricity storage?

As Italy’s energy mix is increasingly composed of variable renewable energy sources, electricity storage will be needed to integrate power generated by renewables into the national grid and make it available when sun and wind energy are not accessible.

Are battery energy storage systems needed in Italy?

Therefore, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are needed in Italy. 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 solar plants, having a capacity of less than 20 kWh.

Are energy storage systems becoming more popular in Italy?

Terna, the Italian TSO who monitors energy storage installation trends in Italy, has recently confirmed this growing demand for storage systems. Terna have published statistics relating to the type and frequency of storage systems being constructed.

How will Italy develop utility-scale electricity storage facilities?

To develop utility-scale electricity storage facilities, the Italian Government set up a scheme that was approved by the European Commission at the end of 2023. Italy will promote investments in utility scale electricity storage to reach at least 70 GWh, and worth over Euro 17 bn, in the next ten years.

Can energy storage systems be integrated with power production plants?

The integration of energy storage systems with power production plants, especially renewable plants, has been growing rapidly in recent years. This is because the installation of storage systems maximises the efficiency of renewable plants by regulating electricity flow and reducing energy waste and costs.

Should storage systems be integrated with renewable plants?

The integration of storage systems with renewable plants would make energy production from renewable sources more efficient and, at the same time, the transmission and distribution system more stable and secure.