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How much does energy storage cost in Italy?

From ESS News The results of Italy's main grid capacity market auction for 2025, published by Terna, show that energy storage represented 51.1% of the 174 MW of new capacity assigned. Thermoelectric plants made up the balance, with the new capacity secured for €67,500 ($72,900)/MW per year, for a total cost of €11.75 million.

When will Italy's new energy storage capacity procurement auctions take place?

Terna's thinking The date is set. The first of Italy's new energy storage capacity procurement auctions (MACSE) will take place on September 30, 2025, Terna's president for grid development strategies, Francesco Del Pizzo, has confirmed.

What is Italy's main grid capacity market auction for 2025?

Italian electricity transmission system operator Terna has published the results of 2025's main capacity market auction. From ESS News The results of Italy's main grid capacity market auction for 2025, published by Terna, show that energy storage represented 51.1% of the 174 MW of new capacity assigned.

How many electricity markets does Italy have?

Italy has eight electricity market (and price) regions. The BESS figure is a big jump on the CM auctions for 2025 and 2026 delivery years, which saw 80-90MW of BESS capacity awarded contracts in each.

How much does a MWh system cost?

MWh (Megawatt-hour) is a measure of energy capacity (how long the system can continue delivering that power output). For example, a 1 MW / 4 MWh BESS has four hours of storage capacity.So, while the system might be $200,000 per MW, the effective cost can be $800,000 per MWh if it has four hours duration.

Is MACSE a business case for grid-scale storage in Italy?

The CM and a new energy storage-only auction scheme called MACSE are set to form the bedrock of the business case for grid-scale storage in Italy, something that consultancy Timera Energy's director for power market services Steven Coppack said made it unique in Europe (Premium access).