The Italian Energy Tech Conference 2024, organised by Verdian Power and Green Horse Advisory, made a significant impact on the renewable energy sector in Italy, attracting over a hundred senior executives from the industry and numerous media outlets. The event highlighted the potential for over €7 billion in foreign investments in renewables projected for 2025, with a primary focus on key technologies such as solar and battery storage.
Prominent media outlets such as Il Sole 24 Ore interviewed Jordi Francesch, Director of Verdian Power, where they highlighted Verdian’s vision of how Italy is positioning itself as an attractive destination for international investors, thanks to its stable regulatory environment and drive towards an effective energy transition. Additionally, Agenzia Nova Energia emphasised the importance of the Macse (a Terna mechanism) in attracting investments in energy storage and mentioned that Francesch sees a positive future for the battery market in Italy, with key investments needed to reach the country’s clean energy goals by 2030. Media outlets such as Il Piccolo and La Sicilia also covered the news.
Other sectorial media such as E-Gazette, Energia Oltre, Meteoweb and Transizione Energetica News also covered the event, highlighting the crucial role of solar technologies and batteries in securing the country’s energy future. Other outlets like Canale Energia and La Mia Finanza agreed that investments in clean energy could radically transform the sector, while Startup Italia and Business Community highlighted Italy as a magnet for investment in renewable energy.
Francesch also shared his perspective with PV Magazine Italia on the growth of the energy storage sector. It is expected that storage capacity in Italy will increase 20-fold by 2031, driven by reduced battery costs and the EU’s support for renewable energy.
