When will Italy's new energy storage capacity procurement auctions take place?

Terna’s thinking The date is set. The first of Italy’s new energy storage capacity procurement auctions (MACSE) will take place on September 30, 2025, Terna’s president for grid development strategies, Francesco Del Pizzo, has confirmed.

Is MACSE a risk-averse investment in Italian energy storage?

From ESS News 2025 is set to see rapid growth in investment in the Italian energy storage sector, led by battery energy storage systems (BESS), with the implementation of MACSE. The eagerly anticipated procurement exercise will offer a stable, predictable premium over 15 years, making it particularly attractive for risk-averse investors.

What is the electricity storage capacity procurement mechanism (MACSE)?

The Electricity Storage Capacity Procurement Mechanism (in Italian “Meccanismo di Approvvigionamento di Capacità di Stoccaggio Elettrico”: MACSE) is a regulatory initiative aimed at fostering the growth of electricity storage capacity in Italy.

How much storage capacity will Italy need by 2030?

Namely, according to the updated scenario developed by gas company Scam and power grid operator Terna, Italy will need 72 GWh of storage capacity by 2030 to meet the EU’s “Fit for 55” package goals. Around 50 GWh of this capacity will be allocated to new utility-scale systems supported by MACSE to complement the growing penetration of renewables.

What does a 15-year contract mean for energy storage?

The mechanism, offering 15-year contracts on up to 100% of asset capacity, aims to support the installation of energy storage necessary to achieve the country’s renewable energy target of 131 GW by 2030.