How is Bess used in Italy?

How BESS are used Currently, the main possible sources of revenues for BESS in Italy are the following: specific auctions and the capacity market (BESS facilities participated in the 2022, 2023 and 2024 capacity market auctions.

How many Bess are there in Italy?

Enel Green Power currently has 26 BESS in Italy: 15 of them are in operation, with a total capacity of about 800 MW, while 11 are under construction, and their completion will bring the total capacity to about 1.8 GW.

When will a Bess plant be built in Italy?

Between April and June 2023, we started the construction of new BESS plants in several Italian regions, with a total capacity of 1.6 GW expected by the end of 2024. Many of these plants are located on the sites of old thermal power plants, and this is a virtuous example of the circular economy. Nor does innovation stop here.

What is a Bess system?

BESS systems are composed of electrochemical batteries, which come in various types. The most widely used technology on an industrial scale involves lithium-ion batteries. This is because of the great advantages they offer in terms of efficiency, durability and – increasingly – cost-effectiveness.

What is a Bess remuneration system?

The remuneration system for the players that have built the BESS consists of a fee paid by a third party handling the participation of the plants in the energy market and related services. The “Gestore dei Mercati Energetici” (GME) will set up a specific platform for the selection of third parties.

Is Bess a profitable investment?

b) Large Plants. The RED II Decree provides for the retention of two-way incentives for large plants. Consequently, the installation of BESS in combination with large plants will be profitable only in the case of negative prices or plants in self-consumption.