Encavis has acquired a 65 MW / 260 MWh standalone utility-scale battery energy storage system in Ceprano, Lazio, Italy from ReFeel New Energy. The project marks Encavis’s first large-scale BESS acquisition in Italy, complementing its existing approximately 420 MW Italian solar PV portfolio. Commissioning is planned for 2028. Encavis operates a total installed capacity of over 5 GW across 13 European countries, including onshore wind, solar PV, and battery storage assets. The company is one of Italy’s leading independent solar power producers and in early 2026 secured approximately 3.7 TWh under Italy’s Energy Release 2.0 programme, representing over 16% of the total volume. For broader investor coverage, see the Renewable Energy Investors Germany – Top 10 List.

Transaction Facts

What Happened

Encavis signed an agreement to acquire a 65 MW / 260 MWh standalone battery storage project from ReFeel New Energy. The project is located in Ceprano, Lazio, and is currently under development with targeted commissioning in 2028. This represents Encavis’s entry into large-scale battery storage in the Italian market. ReFeel New Energy, backed by Gresham House Europe, has developed the asset through early permitting and design phases. The acquisition complements Encavis’s existing 420 MW Italian solar portfolio, allowing the company to expand its renewable energy presence in Italy through diversification into battery storage technology.

Market Context

Italy’s battery storage market has emerged as a priority for European renewable energy investors, driven by the country’s high solar penetration and need for grid flexibility infrastructure. Encavis’s strong existing presence in Italian solar PV—operating approximately 420 MW and holding over 16% of the available capacity under Italy’s Energy Release 2.0 programme—positions the company to leverage existing expertise and grid connections when expanding into battery storage. The Lazio region provides strategic positioning for grid services and supports integration of renewable generation across central Italy. The 2028 commissioning timeline aligns with Italy’s broader energy transition targets and expected growth in storage demand.

Why It Matters

The Ceprano acquisition marks Encavis’s strategic expansion from solar PV into battery storage within Italy. The 65 MW / 260 MWh project demonstrates the company’s intent to build diversified renewable energy portfolios across technology types within core markets. For Encavis, the acquisition leverages its existing Italian operational base and relationships while capturing growth in the battery storage asset class. The company’s position as Italy’s leading independent solar producer, combined with its 16% share of Energy Release 2.0 capacity allocations, provides competitive advantages for sourcing and financing grid-connected storage projects. The 2028 commissioning timeline positions the asset for operations during a period of expected expansion in Italy’s storage infrastructure, supporting the country’s grid modernization and renewable energy targets.

Source: Renewables.Digital Transaction Page.