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When will Enel Green Power start building battery storage projects in Italy?

Image: Enel Green Power. Enel Green Power will start building 1.6GW of battery storage projects in Italy this quarter, with the country’s utility-scale market expected to soar in the next three years. The renewables arm of multinational energy firm Enel said construction will begin between April and June this year.

Can Italy make battery storage projects commercially attractive?

“Italy has a clear need for storage, and the enabling market and regulatory mechanisms are being put in place to make battery storage projects commercially attractive.” CIP’s Flagship Fund CI V, completed in March 2025, exceeded its €12bn ($12.9bn) target.

Will Aura Power build a large scale storage system in Italy?

UK-based developer Aura Power plans to build a large scale storage system in Maddaloni, southern Italy. It secured final approval for the project in early June. From pv magazine Italy Aura Power said in a recent statement that it plans to build a 200 MW/800 MWh storage project in Maddaloni, in the Italian southern province of Benevento.

Why is CIP launching large-scale battery projects in Italy?

The development of large-scale battery projects aligns with CIP’s growing focus on energy storage. With Italy’s supportive regulatory environment, the partnership aims to leverage CIP’s expertise to advance its storage infrastructure projects. The move also supports Italy’s aim to meet the nation’s 2030 renewable energy targets.

Where are Enel Green Power's Battery storage projects located?

The projects are spread across the country, located in 10 out of Italy’s 20 regions, but half of them will be on the island of Sardinia. Enel Green Power will start building 1.6GW of battery storage projects in Italy this quarter, as the country's market looks set to surge.

Will Aura Power build a 200 MW storage project in Maddaloni?

From pv magazine Italy Aura Power said in a recent statement that it plans to build a 200 MW/800 MWh storage project in Maddaloni, in the Italian southern province of Benevento. It said that it has already secured final approval for the project. The company said it expects to start construction in 2025.