The development of large-scale battery projects aligns with CIP's growing focus on energy storage. With Italy's supportive regulatory environment, the partnership aims to leverage CIP's expertise to advance its storage infrastructure projects. The move also supports Italy's aim to meet the nation's 2030 renewable energy targets.
Italy's TSO Terna says it needs 9GW/71GWh of energy storage by integrate its renewables pipeline. Image: Terna. The European Union (EU) Commission has approved a state aid scheme aiming to fund the rollout of over 9GW/71GWh of energy storage in Italy.
The European Union Commission has approved a state aid scheme aiming to fund the rollout of over 9GW/71GWh of energy storage in Italy.
“Italy has a clear need for storage, and the enabling market and regulatory mechanisms are being put in place to make battery storage projects commercially attractive.” CIP's Flagship Fund CI V, completed in March 2025, exceeded its €12bn ($12.9bn) target.
CIP and GC Storage Services to develop 2.3GW BESS pipeline in Italy The development of large-scale battery projects aligns with CIP''s growing focus on energy storage.
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The development of large-scale battery projects aligns with CIP''s growing focus on energy storage. With Italy''s supportive regulatory environment, the partnership aims to leverage
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In March 2025, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced a strategic partnership with GC Storage Services (GCSS) to co-develop a 2.3 GW pipeline of large-scale battery
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Meanwhile, energy Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Fund CI V, has entered a new partnership with Milan-headquartered developer GC Storage Services (GCSS) for a 2.3 GW pipeline
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