Energy Storage News
17 June 2026
EU Roundup: Octopus and Eco Stor financing deals for large-scale BESS in Italy and Germany enable 1.6GWh of capacity
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services.
Octopus Energy Generation has partnered with ZE Energy to invest in and build one of Italy's biggest BESS projects, while Eco Stor has secured financing for one of Germany's, which it is already building. Optimiser Entrix has also won two large contracts in Germany and the Netherlands.
Key Takeaways
- • EU Roundup: Octopus and Eco Stor financing deals for large-scale BESS in Italy and Germany enable 1.6GWh of capacity.