Italian safe energy storage lithium battery

Can Italy make battery storage projects commercially attractive?

“Italy has a clear need for storage, and the enabling market and regulatory mechanisms are being put in place to make battery storage projects commercially attractive.” CIP’s Flagship Fund CI V, completed in March 2025, exceeded its €12bn ($12.9bn) target.

What are the risks of a lithium-ion battery energy storage system?

The potential dangers of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) can generally be classified into several categories, namely fire and explosion risks, chemical risks, electrical risks, stranded energy risks, and physical risks.

Is Italy the hottest battery market in Europe?

Italy has established itself as one of Europe’s hottest battery markets. The country placed top among 28 European battery storage markets recently surveyed by Aurora Energy Research, driven by its 50 GWh battery capacity target by 2030 and the opening of its ancillary markets to BESS.

Why is CIP launching large-scale battery projects in Italy?

The development of large-scale battery projects aligns with CIP’s growing focus on energy storage. With Italy’s supportive regulatory environment, the partnership aims to leverage CIP’s expertise to advance its storage infrastructure projects. The move also supports Italy’s aim to meet the nation’s 2030 renewable energy targets.

How many GW of batteries will be added in Italy by 2030?

“We expect 10.5 GW [of battery projects] to be added in Italy by 2030, of which 3 GW are already in an advanced stage so they will probably come online within the next two to three years,” said Eva Zimmermann, senior associate for flexible energy at Aurora, recently told pv magazine Italia.

Can lithium-ion battery ESS be protected?

Consequently, conventional mitigation strategies may face difficulties when it comes to protecting lithium-ion battery ESS, given the ever-evolving technology and designs, the unique hazards associated with thermal runaway, prolonged events, ill-defined protection objectives, and limited proven mitigation techniques.