Is Bess a viable energy storage system in Italy?

The final considerations emphasize that, despite the need to overcome several obstacles for the installation of an energy storage system, the market for BESS using renewables in Italy is more active than ever.

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 an average capacity of less than 20 kWh.

Why is the Bess photovoltaic market growing?

Parallel to the trend that has investing solar, the growth of the BESS photovoltaic market has been driven mainly by the residential segment as a response to the expensive bill of these years. The European domestic segment “turned on” 12 GWh of stationary battery storage in 2023, accounting for 70% of the total added capacity.

When will a Bess plant be built in Italy?

Between April and June 2023, we started the construction of new BESS plants in several Italian regions, with a total capacity of 1.6 GW expected by the end of 2024. Many of these plants are located on the sites of old thermal power plants, and this is a virtuous example of the circular economy. Nor does innovation stop here.

What is a Bess energy storage system?

BESS, or battery energy storage systems, are an essential element of the energy transition: the Enel Group is playing an important role in the growth of the sector, in Italy and in the other countries where it is present. There can be no real energy transition in Italy without electricity storage systems.

How is the Italian government aiming for 15GW of Bess capacity?

The Italian government is aiming for 15GW of BESS capacity by 2030 to maintain security of supply. The Italian government, regulator, and Transmission Service Operator (TSO) are creating an attractive regulatory environment for BESS by offering multiple incentive schemes and updating the grid code.