MW scale storage system project financing options in Italy 2026

Is Italy a good market for large-scale energy storage?

Alongside the MACSE auction, they touched on grid, project development and opportunities for software and optimisation providers. Mahael Fedele, Partner, CEO of Sphera Energy, said that Italy has several unique characteristics that make it an exciting market for large-scale storage. “The country obviously needs energy storage.

How much energy storage capacity does Italy have?

As of November Italy had 5.1 GW / 11.7 GWh of energy storage capacity. This is almost exclusively small-scale residential system, with utility-scale storage systems providing just 864 MW. To help achieve the target for utility-scale storage build-out, the Italian government has implemented the MACSE subsidy scheme as supporting legislation.

What did Metlen do in ?

Additionally, METLEN participated in the Capacity Market auction, securing a 25 MW, 2-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Apulia region (Brindisi), as well as an 8 MW, 1-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) under the Fast Reserve Pilot Project in Sardinia (Cheremule), which has been operational since January .

Which battery energy storage systems are awarded in the cm procedure?

25 MW, 3-hour Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the Apulia region (Erchie Storage), awarded in the CM procedure. 25 MW, 3-hour Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the Apulia region (San Severo Storage), awarded in the CM procedure.

How does Metlen support Italy's energy transition?

METLEN Energy & Metals continues to reinforce its commitment to supporting Italy's energy transition with the implementation of two new battery energy projects, which secured contracts in the Capacity Market auctions for the /26 period. Specifically, METLEN has secured 15-year contracts for the development of the following projects:

Should you invest in a capacity market in Italy?

The capacity market is well-suited to industrialised northern Italy with its developed infrastructure and higher industrial demand for power. While it offers 15-year contracts like MACSE, investors can stack their capacity payments (payments are then available when needed) on top of what they earn from selling energy in the wholesale market.

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