Italy: The Green Light for BESS Investors

Time: 11:45 - 12:25
Date: 25/02/2026

Theatre: European Market Comparisons

Synopsis

  • Will the first round of MACSE auctions, scheduled for September 2025, bring more clarity for BESS investors looking at Italy? 
  • With Terna identifying a target of 10GWh of additional storage capacity by 2028 to be financed through MACSE, how have the auctions performed compared to expectations? 
  • What does the future hold for the Italian BESS market? 
  • What are the biggest blockers on deployment and execution post-MACSE – from planning and land acquisition, to permitting, construction, and expertise? 

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