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Massimiliano Tripodo

Massimiliano Tripodo

Massimiliano Tripodo

Massimiliano has been a journalist for pv magazine since March 2024. He mainly covers photovoltaics in Italy with a focus on the legislative aspect. For passion or for other newspapers he writes about environment and politics. He holds a master’s degree in political science and communication.

Articles written by Massimiliano Tripodo

Projects & Applications

OX2 acquires 200 MW/800 MWh Italy BESS portfolio from Hanwha Energy Europe Sweden's OX2 has acquired two standalone 100 MW/400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Italy's Puglia region, with construction scheduled to begin in 2027.

Massimiliano Tripodo

Aug 05, 2026

Markets

Italy proposes lower cap for 2029 battery storage capacity auction Italy's energy regulator has proposed reducing the maximum annual payment for the country's 2029 battery storage capacity auction to €22,000 ($25,375)/MWh/year, citing falling battery costs and changing market conditions.

Massimiliano Tripodo

Aug 05, 2026

Markets

Italy approves 310 MW of battery storage projects The Italian government has approved four battery energy storage projects totaling 310 MW in Puglia and Emilia-Romagna, including developments by Starlight Energy, Engie and Boca Solar.

Massimiliano Tripodo

Jul 30, 2026

Projects & Applications

EnBW, Zelestra sign tolling deal for 300 MW of battery storage in Italy German utility EnBW has signed a long-term tolling agreement for 300 MW/1.2 GWh of capacity at Spain-based Zelestra's 500 MW/2 GWh battery storage project in Italy, fully contracting the project.

Massimiliano Tripodo

Jul 17, 2026

Markets

Italy nears 12 GWh of battery storage as solar tops 46 GW Italy's renewable-linked battery storage capacity reached 11.94 GWh and 6 GW of power output by the end of the first half of 2026.

Massimiliano Tripodo

Jul 15, 2026

Markets

Italy approves 720 MW of battery storage projects across five regions Italy's Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has authorized six battery energy storage projects totaling 720 MW in Puglia, Basilicata, Veneto, Molise, and Tuscany.

Massimiliano Tripodo

Jul 14, 2026

Markets

Northern Italian lawmakers seek tighter BESS, agrivoltaic rules Lawmakers in Italy's northwestern Piedmont region are considering amendments to proposed renewable energy zoning rules, with opposition parties pushing for stricter limits on battery energy storage systems and agrivoltaic projects.

Massimiliano Tripodo

Jun 29, 2026

Distributed

Italy authorizes 300 MW of battery storage projects Italy's Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has approved three battery energy storage projects totaling 300 MW, including two developments in Campania and one in Puglia.

Massimiliano Tripodo

Jun 26, 2026

Markets

Italy approves 298 MW of battery storage projects Italy's energy ministry has authorized two battery energy storage projects totaling 298 MW, continuing a recent wave of approvals for standalone BESS developments.

Massimiliano Tripodo

Jun 19, 2026

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