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Will Italy support a centralised electricity storage system?

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules a €17.7 billion Italian scheme to support the construction and operation of a centralised electricity storage system.

What does the 'fit for 55' scheme mean for Italy?

The measure contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the European Green Deal and 'Fit for 55' package, by enabling the integration of renewable energy sources in the Italian electricity system. The scheme notified by Italy will support the construction of electricity storage facilities with a joint capacity of more than 9 GW/71 GWh.

Will centralised electricity storage help the EU achieve decarbonisation & climate neutrality targets?

"We have approved this €17.7 billion Italian scheme today, which will significantly contribute to the EU's decarbonisation and climate neutrality targets. Centralised electricity storage provides flexibility and facilitates the deployment of renewable sources.

What does the European Commission say about energy storage?

The Commission adopted in March 2023 a list of recommendations to ensure greater deployment of energy storage, accompanied by a Staff Working Document, providing an outlook of the EU's current regulatory, market, and financing framework for storage and identifies barriers, opportunities and best practices for its development and deployment.