Energy storage systems play a crucial role in Italy’s decarbonisation and energy security. On 21 January 2020, the Ministry of Economic Development published the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (“Piano Nazionale Integrato per l’Energia e il Clima”- “PNIEC”), setting targets for energy efficiency, development of renewable sources, and CO2 emissions reduction. These targets cannot be achieved without implementing an efficient energy storage system in Italy.
Italy’s growing need for storage systems is particularly evident in Central and Southern Italy, where a large number of renewable energy plants have been installed. The integration of storage systems with renewable plants would make energy production from renewable sources more efficient and, at the same time, the transmission and distribution system more stable and secure. Terna, the Italian TSO who…
Energy storage trends – Spotlight on Italy
