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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.

Is battery storage a solution to energy security in Italy?

Italy’s debate mirrors wider conversations across Europe. As countries integrate higher shares of renewables into their grids, battery storage is emerging not just as a backup solution but as a core enabler of energy flexibility and security.

Will Italy's energy storage consultation shape the future of grid-scale batteries?

Terna is calling on industry stakeholders, policymakers, and the public to provide feedback by June 13, 2025. This consultation represents an opportunity to help shape the future of Italy’s energy landscape—not just for 2028, but for decades to come. Italy's energy storage consultation is shaping the future of grid-scale batteries.

How will MACSE change energy storage requirements in Italy?

There are stark differences in energy storage requirements across Italy and MACSE procurement targets will adapt to these zonal needs. Most of the new utility-scale storage capacity catalyzed by MACSE will be needed in Southern Italy and the islands, with 16.8 GWh in the South, 13.6 GWh in Sicily, and 10.4 GWh in Sardinia.