The European Commission has approved a €17. 7bn Italian plan to bolster the electricity storage system in the country. This initiative aims to better integrate renewable energy into the Italian electricity grid. It is also aligned with the European Green Deal and the EU's ' Fit for 55. Is a large-scale battery energy storage system being built in Italy?Italy's Ministry of Environment and Energy Security (MASE) has officially approved the construction of a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) in the municipality of Melfi, Potenza. The measure contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the European Green Deal and 'Fit for 55' package, by. Italy is launching a state aid package of EUR 17.