Italy lithium power storage

What's going on with battery energy storage in Italy?

Since it went to press, regulators in Italy approved new auction rules for grid-scale storage and gave the green light to a 200MW/800MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project from UK developer Aura Power, while Eni Plenitude brought a 15MW BESS online.

When will energy storage capacity auction start in Italy?

The energy minister of Italy has signed a decree paving the way for an energy storage capacity auction to kick off in the first half of 2025.

How can a European lithium battery supply chain be sustainable?

The goal is to help develop a European lithium battery supply chain that is both sustainable and based on a circular approach. It is estimated that, in Europe, a total of around 200,000 tons of lithium batteries will have to be recycled by 2030. Therefore, this project will help make the energy transition more sustainable.

What are lithium batteries used for?

For the last 10 years it has been producing lithium batteries for industrial traction and stationary storage, along with large storage systems for fast electric car charging.

What is Italy's largest battery cell factory?

Italvolt’s 45GWh battery plant will be the Italy’s largest, independent, battery cell factory. The battery cell factory will focus on creating new opportunities for re-skilling and upskilling workers from Italy’s automotive industry.

Is Italy a good place to start a battery industry?

Today, Italy holds significant opportunity for the modern battery industry, with its strategic location and highly skilled workforce. Italy has a rich industrial heritage, especially as a hub of Europe’s automotive industry, offering access to a large, skilled workforce.