Why are battery energy storage systems not being developed in Italy?

The development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (hereinafter “BESS”) in Italy has been limited by the fact that the spread of renewable sources is not such as to produce significant price differences during the hours of the day yet. An unfavourable legal and regulatory framework has also contributed to the low diffusion of BESS.

Which projects have a battery energy storage system been implemented?

Internationally, we have already implemented major projects such as the Tynemouth stand-alone storage system in the UK and the La Cabaña photovoltaic plant in Chile, which is equipped with a Battery Energy Storage System that ensures its efficiency and stability.

What is Enel doing in Italy?

Enel is leading this revolution with advanced projects both nationally and internationally, thereby contributing to Grid stabilization and decarbonization. Since the 1980s, Italy has shown a constant propensity to innovate in the field of "classic" renewables, with the use of hydropower and pumped storage systems.

Is Italy a 'classic' renewables country?

Since the 1980s, Italy has shown a constant propensity to innovate in the field of "classic" renewables, with the use of hydropower and pumped storage systems. This pioneering spirit evolved with the advent of new renewables, such as solar and wind, which are not, however, programmable.

How ESS can reduce voltage rise issue in distribution networks?

The ESSs can inject/absorb the reactive power also and that can be the main control approach to mitigate voltage rise issue in distribution networks ( Rouco and Sigrist, 2013 ). This feature can be managed by inverter׳s ESS using the available capacity at a specific moment in accordance with the demand of the electrical grid.

What is reactive power control?

The reactive power control is part of CEI 0-16 and CEI 0-21, Italian standards defining the rules of connection of active and passive users to the grid ( Delfanti et al., 2015 ).