Global Infrastructure SherpaItaly's Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security to hold capacity and MACSE auctions
Italy's Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) is preparing to hold a capacity auction in July 2026 and a MACSE auction in September or October 2026, with the GSE responsible for certifying required validations. These auctions are critical for strengthening Italy's energy independence by promoting battery storage systems, which compete with combined-cycle plants in selling energy during off-peak hours.
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Italy's Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) is preparing to launch two critical auctions in 2026, signaling a clear push for domestic energy independence. A capacity auction is slated for July, followed by a MACSE auction in September or October. These mechanisms are specifically designed to integrate battery storage systems, enabling them to compete directly with combined-cycle plants for off-peak energy sales. The GSE will oversee the necessary validations, ensuring new storage capacity meets grid requirements and strengthens Italy's energy security.
- MASE to hold two distinct auctions in 2026.
- Capacity auction slated for July 2026, MACSE for Sept/Oct 2026.
- Battery storage systems to compete directly with combined-cycle plants.
- GSE responsible for certifying required validations.
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Mar 10, 2026
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