Axpo signs 10-year tolling agreement with Zelestra for 207 MW battery storage project in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Type: Partnership · Technology: Storage · Country: Italy · Capacity: 207 MW · Announced: 2026-07-30
Axpo and Zelestra have signed a ten-year tolling agreement for a 207 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) in northern Italy. The BESS, owned and operated by Zelestra, will provide about 830 MWh of storage capacity to support the region’s expanding renewable generation. Construction is slated to begin in 2027 with commercial operation expected in 2028, located in the industrialised Friuli‑Venezia Giulia region. The agreement makes Zelestra the second largest battery storage owner in Italy with a total of 970 MW, while Axpo will deliver optimization services for the project. This partnership highlights the rapid growth of storage assets in Italy and positions both companies to capture increasing demand for grid flexibility. No financial terms were disclosed, and the deal was announced without reference to external advisors.
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