Is Bess a good investment in northern Italy?
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.
What is the business case for Bess in Italy?
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).
When will PHES & Bess be auctioned in ?
Announced October 11, , the auction brings 15-year contracts for BESS and 30-year contracts for PHES to the table. The EU is backing this transformation with an impressive €17.7 billion package, targeting that 50GWh storage goal by .
How will MACSE tender targets affect Bess investors?
MACSE tender targets will adapt to the zonal need for storage, but market inefficiencies in predicting fundamental value drivers (e.g., RES buildout, lack of flexibility, interconnection constraints) will likely create locational merchant upside for BESS investors.
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