Containerized BESS tender price in Italy 2030

How much Bess capacity will Italy have by 2030?

That is why Italy aims to add 15GW of BESS capacity by 2030 (of which 11GW should be standalone and 4GW co-located). As of March 2025, Italy has got 1GW of grid-scale BESS capacity online, placing the country in third place in Europe (shared with Ireland) in terms of installed capacity, behind Germany (1.6GW) and the UK (5.6GW).

Is Bess a good investment in northern Italy?

While Northern Italy currently has the largest installed BESS capacity in the country, a build-out of RES in the South is increasing energy price volatility, creating a more compelling investment case for BESS in this region.

What is the business case for Bess in Italy?

Revenue Streams for BESS: The business case for BESS in Italy is underpinned by four main revenue streams: wholesale trading, the Ancillary Services Market (MSD), the Capacity Market (MC), and the new energy storage subsidy scheme (MACSE).

How will MACSE tender targets affect Bess investors?

MACSE tender targets will adapt to the zonal need for storage, but market inefficiencies in predicting fundamental value drivers (e.g., RES buildout, lack of flexibility, interconnection constraints) will likely create locational merchant upside for BESS investors.

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.

Why is Terna launching a Bess project in 2025?

To attract more BESS capacity, the Italian regulator and Transmission Service Operator (TSO), Terna, are offering contracted revenue streams for BESS projects. As of early 2025, this has resulted in two waves of BESS projects coming online.