Key Moments
- NatPower and Tesla agreed to develop 25 GWh of battery storage capacity in Italy and Britain as the initial phase of a larger program.
- The broader storage initiative targets more than 100 GWh of capacity, with projected construction costs of $4 billion to $5 billion.
- The companies said potential revenue from the overall program could exceed $15 billion over a 20-year period.
Strategic Agreement Between NatPower and Tesla
Independent energy company NatPower and Tesla announced on Tuesday that they have entered into an agreement to deploy 25 gigawatt hours (GWh) of battery storage capacity in Italy and Britain. This represents the first stage of a broader storage initiative with an estimated value of up to $5 billion.
The deal comes as European countries continue to expand battery storage infrastructure to support the integration of variable renewable energy sources into power grids.
Scope and Technology of the First Phase
Under the multiyear arrangement, NatPower will install Tesla’s Megapack battery storage systems across the designated projects. In addition to the hardware, NatPower will adopt Tesla’s trading technology platform, which is used to manage the timing of electricity purchases and sales.
The initial rollout will consist of five projects, forming the first phase of a program that the companies said is intended to surpass 100 GWh of total storage capacity. According to NatPower and Tesla, construction expenses for the full program are expected to range between $4 billion and $5 billion, with potential revenue over 20 years projected to exceed $15 billion.
Financial and Capacity Overview
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Initial capacity (first phase) | 25 GWh in Italy and Britain |
| Target total capacity | More than 100 GWh |
| Estimated construction cost | $4 billion – $5 billion |
| Potential revenue over 20 years | More than $15 billion |
| Number of initial projects | Five |
| Battery technology | Tesla Megapack |
| Trading technology | Tesla’s electricity trading platform |
Execution Model and Market Replicability
NatPower CEO Fabrizio Zago highlighted the challenges facing the sector in moving projects from concept to operation, despite the availability of funding and advanced technology.
“The sector has access to technology and capital but still struggles to deliver infrastructure consistently and within the required timelines. What we have built with Tesla is an ecosystem that enables alignment between capital and execution, and that can be replicated across multiple markets,” said Fabrizio Zago, CEO of NatPower.
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