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How many energy storage systems are there in Italy?

As of Sep. 30, 2024, Italy had a cumulative 692,386 energy storage systems, with a total rated power of 5,034 MW and an energy storage capacity of 11,388 MWh. Almost all of the systems – 92% – had a capacity of less than 20 kWh, 99.9% were twinned with solar panels, and 99.1% were home installations.

When will Enel Green Power start building battery storage projects in Italy?

Image: Enel Green Power. Enel Green Power will start building 1.6GW of battery storage projects in Italy this quarter, with the country’s utility-scale market expected to soar in the next three years. The renewables arm of multinational energy firm Enel said construction will begin between April and June this year.

How many energy storage units did Italy add in 2024?

Anie reported Italy added 168,550 energy storage units from January to the end of September 2024, with a total rated power of 1,591 MW and a capacity of 4,387 MWh.

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.

Where are Enel Green Power's Battery storage projects located?

The projects are spread across the country, located in 10 out of Italy’s 20 regions, but half of them will be on the island of Sardinia. Enel Green Power will start building 1.6GW of battery storage projects in Italy this quarter, as the country's market looks set to surge.

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.