Italian energy storage project budget

4 FAQs about Italian energy storage project budget

Will Italy support a centralized electricity storage system?

The European Commission has approved, under the European Union's state aid rules, a EUR 17.7 billion scheme with which Italy intends to support the establishment and operation of a centralized electricity storage system.

Is Italy a leader in industrial energy storage and commercial energy storage?

Accordingly, there is a growing market for industrial energy storage and commercial energy storage projects, positioning Italy as a leader in advanced Italy storage solutions and renewable energy Italy initiatives.

How will Italy's electricity storage subsidies work?

After winning clearance in Brussels, Italy can now select companies developing electricity storage projects eligible for subsidies. The mechanism is set to cover investment and operating costs through annual payments.

How much will Italy invest in utility-scale storage?

In support of these ambitious objectives, the Italian government recently received approval from the EU Commission for investment schemes aimed at developing at least 70 GWh of utility-scale storage—an initiative projected to attract over €17 billion in investments over the next decade.

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