BNZ Advances 216 MWh of Battery Storage in Italy
BNZ is nearing completion of two battery energy storage systems (BESS) at solar plants in Lazio, Italy, with commercial operation targeted by the end of 2026.
The Rinaldone and Camposcala systems each provide 27 MW / 108 MWh, with a four-hour discharge duration. Their associated solar plants have capacities of 45 MWp and 53 MWp, respectively.
Construction began in the third quarter of 2026. Major equipment has been delivered, and work is focused on electrical connections, system integration, testing and commissioning. The four-hour configuration was selected to balance “grid flexibility, revenue generation, investment efficiency and long-term value creation.”
As battery storage becomes increasingly important for integrating variable renewable generation, effective monitoring of renewable assets is also essential for grid operations, particularly as explored in Modern Monitoring Technology for Renewable Resources. The broader evolution of storage technologies is examined in The Evolution of Battery Energy Storage.
The projects are the first phase of BNZ’s plan to reach approximately 350 MW of battery storage power in Italy by early 2028, equivalent to around 1.4 GWh.
Source: ESS News
