Italy s new energy storage explosion

Does Italy need 9gw/71gwh of energy storage?

Italy’s TSO Terna says it needs 9GW/71GWh of energy storage by integrate its renewables pipeline. Image: Terna. The European Union (EU) Commission has approved a state aid scheme aiming to fund the rollout of over 9GW/71GWh of energy storage in Italy.

Will Italy get a state aid scheme for energy storage?

The European Union Commission has approved a state aid scheme aiming to fund the rollout of over 9GW/71GWh of energy storage in Italy.

Can Italy decarbonise its energy system?

An operational PV plant in Italy. Image: NextEnergy Capital. A total of 71GWh of new grid-scale energy storage needs to be deployed in Italy by 2030 for it to decarbonise its energy system in line with the EU targets.

Will Italy decarbonise its energy system by 2030?

71GWh of new grid-scale energy storage needs to be deployed by 2030 for Italy to decarbonise its energy system in line with the EU targets.

Why is Italy's largest refinery in crisis?

Italy’s largest refinery, which was sold by Moscow-based Lukoil after EU sanctions cut it off from Russian oil, is in crisis as the Greek billionaire who is now its majority investor and commodity giant Trafigura clash over the terms of a crude supply arrangement.

Could infighting threaten Italy's refining facility?

The infighting could threaten the survival of a facility that provides a fifth of Italy’s refining capacity, employs about 1,000 people directly and supports another 8,500 jobs in the local area.