Italian rooftop photovoltaic panel company BESS

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.

Will Italy be able to connect a photovoltaic plant to the electricity network?

The majority of existing battery systems in Italy are connected to a photovoltaic plant, so this will be one of the first stand-alone battery projects connecting directly to the electricity network. Italy has commendable plans to bring renewables’ share of final gross electricity production to 73% by 2030 and 95-100% by 2050.

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.

Is Italy a good place to invest in backup power?

In the third part of our series on backup power in Europe, we examine the lucrative BESS investment landscape of Italy. In part 1 of our series on backup power in Europe, we named Italy as one of the most attractive European countries for BESS investments.

Does Italy lose its position on Bess?

In terms of total cumulated capacity, Italy does not lose its position. Today with 6.5 GWh of photovoltaic batteries installed in total, it is the second largest European market for BESS. This is due to the residential segment, which alone provided 3.1 GWh, which is 84% of the capacity added in 2023.

Why is Italy moving away from programmable thermal generation units?

The Italian electricity sector is rapidly moving away from programmable thermal generation units to weather-dependent renewable generation. The Italian government is aiming for 15GW of BESS capacity by 2030 to maintain security of supply.