Italy releases energy storage plan

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.

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.

What is Italy's energy plan?

According to its national energy plan, Italy plans to increase renewable power generation from all renewable sources to 26% of all electricity produced by 2020, covering 17% of its total energy consumption.

Could new energy regulations save Italy a lot of gas?

The idea behind these restrictions, as explained by MPs, is to save as much gas as possible, amidst fears of a shortage due to Russia's war on Ukraine. If properly implemented, these new energy regulations could save Italy up to 2.7 million cubic metres of gas, according to Italian energy efficiency agency ENEA.

Are Italy's gas storage facilities full?

Italy's gas storage facilities are more than 95% full as the country prepares for a winter when supplies might be constrained by the war in Ukraine, gas grid operator Snam said on Wednesday.

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.