Airengy Secures Terna Approval for 3 GWh BESS Project in Italy

Airengy has received approval from Terna, Italy’s national transmission system operator, for the grid connection of one of the country’s largest battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects. Located in the Brindisi region, the project will feature a storage capacity of up to 3 GWh.

The project is expected to attract an investment of approximately EUR 230 million, with projected annual revenues ranging between EUR 35 million and EUR 50 million. Construction is anticipated to be completed within 20 months from the signing of the grid connection agreement.

With a grid connection capacity of 509.25 MW and a storage duration of 4-8 hours, the lithium-ion BESS facility will play a crucial role in enhancing grid stability and supporting the integration of renewable energy into Italy’s electricity network.

The project is being developed as a 50/50 partnership between Airengy and 7B, part of the Yehuda Levi Group, which operates across the European energy and investment sectors. The approved connection point is located at the Pignicelle substation, less than 3 km from the project site.

This approval represents a critical step forward, enabling the project to progress to advanced stages including engineering design, licensing, and participation in upcoming energy storage tenders in Italy. Simultaneously, preparations are underway for regulatory submissions to Italy’s Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE).

The project aligns with Airengy’s broader strategy to expand its footprint in the European energy storage sector, alongside advancing its long-duration energy storage technologies such as compressed air energy storage.

Recently, Airengy announced the acquisition of a portfolio of six solar project companies in Poland with a combined capacity of approximately 34 MW. Valued at around EUR 23.7 million, these assets are expected to generate immediate revenue and will be further enhanced through the integration of BESS technology.

Yiftach Ron-Tal, Chairman of Airengy, stated, “Obtaining the grid connection approval for the energy storage project in Italy represents a significant milestone for Airengy and strengthens our position in the rapidly developing European energy storage market. The company continues to vigorously advance the implementation of its strategy.”

“This includes implementation of CAPP technology for the construction of long-duration compressed air energy storage power stations, alongside the expansion of development and commercialization activities for energy and storage projects in Israel and Europe,” Tal added. Tal Raz, CEO of Airengy, stated, “Receipt of the connection approval from TERNA is a critical step for an exceptionally large-scale storage project, reflecting our strategy to expand operations in Europe and build a diverse-technology storage portfolio.”

Avi Levi, CEO of Avi Levi Group, said, “This is a significant milestone for the world of green energy globally and particularly for our partnership with Airengy. Collaboration with Airengy reinforces our commitment to leading innovative projects in the energy sector and creating long-term value for our partners and the communities in which we operate.”