Italian energy storage project subsidies

How will Italy's electricity storage subsidies work?

After winning clearance in Brussels, Italy can now select companies developing electricity storage projects eligible for subsidies. The mechanism is set to cover investment and operating costs through annual payments.

Will Italy get a state aid scheme for energy storage?

The European Union Commission has approved a state aid scheme aiming to fund the rollout of over 9GW/71GWh of energy storage in Italy.

How much will Italy's energy storage program cost in 2023?

In December 2023, the EU greenlit Italy’s energy storage program, earmarking a hefty investment of €17.7 billion. This initiative is anticipated to facilitate the construction of over 9GW/71GWh of energy storage systems (ESS).

Will Italy support a centralized electricity storage system?

The European Commission has approved, under the European Union’s state aid rules, a EUR 17.7 billion scheme with which Italy intends to support the establishment and operation of a centralized electricity storage system.

How much subsidy does ESS offer in Italy?

This scheme offers a subsidy of up to 110%. According to ANIE data, as of 30 June 2023, a total of 3,045MW/ 4,893MWh of ESS capacity were installed in Italy, of which 776MWh of residential storage capacity were installed in Q2 of 2023, a 13% decline from the previous year.

Does Italy need 9gw/71gwh of energy storage?

Italy’s TSO Terna says it needs 9GW/71GWh of energy storage by integrate its renewables pipeline. Image: Terna. The European Union (EU) Commission has approved a state aid scheme aiming to fund the rollout of over 9GW/71GWh of energy storage in Italy.