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Is the PV storage market growing in Italy?

The PV storage market in Italy is also growing. The share of installers who offer storage systems increased to almost 90%. In recent years, the Italian PV market has grown steadily. In 2021, Italy added about 1 GW of newly installed PV capacity, compared to 785 MW in 2020, and reached a cumulative PV capacity of 22.6 GW.

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.

Why is Italy introducing a small-scale solar storage system in 2021?

In 2021, Italy simplified the permitting procedure for small storage systems to boost the growth of the PV storage market. Currently, the net-billing and Superbonus (110 % tax deduction) schemes are driving the small-scale solar PV segment.

Will a battery storage system be available in Italy in 2022?

99% of the surveyed installers either already offer battery storage systems to their customers or plan to do so in 2022. Italy is one of the largest PV markets in the European Union, and the residential- and commercial segments are the main drivers. The PV storage market in Italy is also growing.

What is the PV market like in Italy?

In Italy, 100 installation companies participated in the survey. This year’s report provides exclusive insights on the latest developments of the PV market in Italy. The results of the survey show that 89% of the surveyed installers in Italy offer energy storage to their customers, compared to 64% from last year’s survey.

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.