MACSE Auction: A Game Changer for Italy’s Energy Storage Sector

2025 is set to see rapid growth in investment in the Italian energy storage sector, led by battery energy storage systems (BESS), with the implementation of MACSE. The eagerly anticipated procurement exercise will offer a stable, predictable premium over 15 years, making it particularly attractive for risk-averse investors.

According to Aurora Energy Research, the internal rate of return (IRR) analysis underscores the financial sustainability of projects supported by MACSE. For example, projects in Southern Italy and Sardinia could achieve IRRs exceeding 9% even with minimal exposure to energy market volatility, as MACSE provides a high level of revenue security.