*Simultaneous English-Italian translation will be available at all conference events

As renewable energy capacity expands, investments in storage and grid infrastructure are pivotal for the Italian energy mix. In Italy, the storage sector is emerging, but has already attracted significant interest, with Terna reporting record-breaking connection requests. The upcoming MACSE auctions, a mechanism introduced by Terna, Italy’s electricity transmission system operator, to procure energy storage capacity, are poised to drive exponential growth in storage infrastructure, creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation and investment.

The first part of the session will bring together leading technology experts and industry innovators to explore cutting-edge advancements in storage technologies, including batteries and other long-duration storage solutions. Discussions will highlight key technological breakthroughs, such as solid-state and sodium-ion batteries, thermal and hydrogen-based storage systems, and the renewed relevance of pumped hydro for enhancing grid stability and reliability. Cross-over technologies will be explored too. 

The second part of the session will delve into the regulatory and economic drivers propelling storage investments in Italy. Particular attention will be given to the MACSE auctions and their potential to catalyze the sector by creating long-term remuneration schemes that reduce financing risks and attract significant investment from banks and financial institutions. For many investors, the MACSE auctions represent a first foray into storage projects, offering a relatively low-risk environment to explore this dynamic market. The session will also address the potential future investment trends in merchant schemes, as well as the prospects for massive EV deployment and electrification scenarios.  

Session

Moderators: Emiliano Bellini, News Director – pv magazine Global and Sergio Matalucci, Editor-in-Chief – pv magazine Italy

9:30 – 9:45 Keynote Opening Speech
Daniel Fuchs
Chief Customer Officer – EUPD Research – remotely

9:45 – 10:15  
Danny Kennedy
Director, Global Solar Council

Rosa Milano
Sales Director Energy Storage – Fluence 

10:15 – 11:00  Panel

Davide Tinazzi
CEO – Energy Spa

Paolo Cavallini
Chief of staff – Energy Dome 

Giuseppe Artizzu
CEO – NHOA Energy

Orazio Sallemi
Managing Director – BayWa r.e. Energy Trading 

Domingo Zhu
Sr. Sales Director – BYD 

11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break

11:30 – 11:45  KEY NOTE SPEECH – The upcoming MACSE auctions 
Luca Marchisio
Head of System Strategy – Terna 

11:45 – 12:25 PANEL – Italian market opportunities – BESS

Moderator – Iacopo Magrini
CEO – Green Horse Engineering

Alessio Cunico
Head of Analytics – Timera Energy

Matteo Coriglioni
Head of Italy – AURORA Energy Research

12:25 – 13:15  PANEL – financing BESS

Moderator – Domenico Vinci*
CEO – Green Horse Financial Advisory 

Roberto Massarenti
Head of Infrastructure Finance – Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking

Luca Matrone
Head of Industry Energy, IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division – Intesa Sanpaolo

Giulia Bartolini
Managing Director, Head of Energy – Italy ING 

Anne Walter
Managing Director, Head of Energy – BNP Paribas 

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