Batterie, per Bw Ess progetti in Italia da oltre 1 miliardo

Bw Ess, the international battery operator, is decisively investing in Italy with a pipeline exceeding 1 billion euros. The company aims to construct projects generating 200 MW, with a capacity of 1.4 GWh. Additionally, they hold 1 GW of fully authorized plants, developed through strategic partnerships, with the goal of installing them by 2030.

This portfolio could attract over 1 billion euros in business investments in the coming years. Ivan Niosi, Bw Ess's new CEO, will lead this growth in Italy. Bw Ess is part of the Bw Group, a Hong Kong-based family-owned company founded in the 1950s, with its roots in logistics. It entered the energy sector in 2016 with Bw Energy, and Bw Ess, focused exclusively on battery storage systems, was launched in 2021.

The company operates in six countries: the UK, Australia, Sweden, Germany, Spain, and Italy, with operational facilities generating around 540 MWh. Niosi explains that Bw Ess's growth comes through partnerships, as the energy storage market evolves rapidly. They entered the Italian market through a collaboration with Acl Energy, gaining access to a 2 GW portfolio.

Two projects are under construction in Italy: one in Chignolo Po (107 MW) and another in Cerignola (97 MW), both expected to start operations within the next year. Niosi highlights the importance of Italy for Bw Ess's global strategy due to its existing network infrastructure and unique access to long-term revenue streams through capacity market and Macse contracts.

The company plans to participate in the upcoming Macse auction on November 24 and aims to grow to 10 employees by year-end, with plans to open a Milan office.