Global energy storage technology company NHOA Energy has secured two major long-duration battery storage projects under Italy’s new MACSE capacity procurement program, marking a significant step in the country’s grid modernization efforts.
The projects collectively represent approximately 90 MW of power capacity and around 600 MWh of energy storage, reinforcing Italy’s push to expand large-scale battery infrastructure to support renewable integration and grid stability.
The awarded facilities will be developed in the Italian regions of Campania and Sardinia under the Meccanismo di Approvvigionamento di Capacità di Stoccaggio Elettrico (MACSE) program. The initiative is designed to promote long-duration storage technologies that can deliver energy over extended discharge periods to strengthen electricity system reliability.
The MACSE framework is part of Italy’s broader strategy to enhance grid flexibility as renewable energy penetration increases. Authorities aim to encourage investment in storage systems capable of balancing intermittent generation from solar and wind sources while supporting national decarbonization targets.
According to company executives, financing arrangements for the projects have been finalized through collaboration with Italian and international financial partners. Construction work is expected to begin in 2026, with operational commissioning targeted in line with MACSE program requirements around 2028.
Company representatives said the contracts demonstrate NHOA Energy’s growing presence in the European storage market and strengthen its portfolio of utility-scale battery projects across multiple regions.
