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Nhoa Energy awarded contracts for 90 MW / 600 MWh BESS projects under Italy's Macse mechanism

Development Storage announced Italy Mar 2, 2026
90 MW
Capacity
development
Stage

Nhoa Energy has been awarded contracts for two large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in Campania and Sardinia, totaling 90 MW / 600 MWh, under Italy's Macse capacity mechanism managed by Terna.

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Deal Analysis

Nhoa Energy has been awarded significant contracts for two large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects in Italy, totaling 90 MW / 600 MWh. These development-stage projects, located in Campania and Sardinia, were secured under Italy's Macse capacity mechanism, which is managed by Terna, the national electricity transmission system operator. This announcement, made on March 2, 2026, positions Nhoa Energy, a global player in energy storage, as a key contributor to Italy's grid modernization and its efforts to integrate more renewable energy sources. The deal is notable for its substantial capacity, representing a significant expansion of BESS infrastructure within the Italian market. The involvement of Terna as a partner underscores the strategic importance of these projects for enhancing grid stability, flexibility, and reliability. While the project value remains undisclosed, the award through a competitive mechanism like Macse signals a robust commitment to developing critical energy storage assets. This development highlights the growing emphasis on energy storage as a foundational element for supporting the energy transition and ensuring grid resilience in major European markets.
  • Award of 90 MW / 600 MWh BESS projects to Nhoa Energy.
  • Secured under Italy's Macse capacity mechanism, managed by Terna.
  • Involves Nhoa Energy (global energy storage developer) and Terna (Italian TSO).
  • Focus on large-scale energy storage development in Italy.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

The projects are for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) under Italy's Macse capacity mechanism. The total capacity awarded is 90 MW / 600 MWh. Installation activities for the two sites are expected to begin by September 2026. The first Macse auction concluded at the end of 2025, with tariffs significantly lower than the maximum premium of 37,000 euro per MWh per year. Quote: "Nhoa Energy ha comunicato oggi di essersi aggiudicata i suoi primi sistemi di accumulo di energia su larga scala (Bess) nell’ambito del meccanismo di capacità Macse con due progetti per un totale di 90 MW / 600 MWh." Quote: "le attività di installazione dei due siti dovrebbero iniziare entro settembre 2026". Quote: "La prima asta Macse si è conclusa alla fine del 2025, con tariffe risultate significativamente inferiori al premio massimo fissato a 37.000 euro per MWh all’anno."

Capacity
due progetti per un totale di 90 MW / 600 MWh.
Location
uno in Campania e uno in Sardegna
PPA Details
tariffe risultate significativamente inferiori al premio massimo fissato a 37.000 euro per MWh all’anno.
Announcement
Marzo 2, 2026
COD
messa in servizio prevista in tempo utile per la data di avvio di gennaio 2028
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
N
Nhoa Energy developer

"Nhoa Energy ha comunicato oggi di essersi aggiudicata i suoi primi sistemi di accumulo di energia su larga scala (Bess)"

T
Terna mechanism operator

"aste competitive gestite dal gestore della rete di trasmissione Terna."

u
una piattaforma indipendente leader nel settore delle rinnovabili e della transizione energetica contracting entity

"è stata selezionata da “una piattaforma indipendente leader nel settore delle rinnovabili e della transizione energetica”"

high quality Enriched Mar 2, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Mar 2, 2026
Signed
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