Italy's environment and energy ministry has approved six utility-scale battery storage projects in Lazio, Campania, Basilicata and Puglia. Italy added around 1,092 MW of new PV systems in the second quarter of this year, with the rooftop segment driving demand. Energy storage systems are a strategic asset to guarantee security and flexibility to the national electricity grid and accelerate Italy's energy transition. And they are essential to reach Italy's target of 131 GW of renewables by 2030 contained in the Pniec (National Integrated Energy and Climate. Trade body Italia Solare has processed data from electricity transmission system operator (TSO) Terna which shows standalone storage is the biggest new market development. From ESS News Italy had 650,007 grid-connected energy storage systems at the end of June 2024, according to Italian PV. Accordingly,there is a growing market for industrial energy storage and commercial energy storage projects,positioning Italy as a leaderin advanced Italy storage solutions and renewable energy Italy initiatives. Currently, the most common and widely used storage systems are hydroelectric pumps, which rely on well-established technology and are suitable for prolonged use thanks to their high storage. The first semester closed with record numbers: in Italy, 1,000 people were connected almost two million solar installations (1,93 million) for a total power of 38,5 GW Photovoltaic production continues to grow at double-digit rates (+14 percent over 2024), but most of this energy is generated. To meet the European Union (EU)'s energy and climate greenhouse gas emissions targets by 2030, EU countries need to establish a 10-year integrated national energy and climate plan between 2021 and 2030. Italy has one in place called PNIEC. PNIEC aims for renewables to contribute to 40% of gross.
