Natural Power has acted as technical due diligence advisor on E Energy Invest’s acquisition of a minority stake in an Italian battery energy storage project.
The consultancy worked alongside Rome-based Studio Rinnovabili to assess the project for the Strioga Family Foundation’s investment vehicle, marking the foundation’s first battery storage investment in Italy.
Natural Power led on reviewing the project’s design, technical assumptions and financial model, while Studio Rinnovabili covered permitting, land agreements and grid connection. Natural Power has held a 50% stake in Studio Rinnovabili since 2025.
Clare McDowell, senior energy storage advisor at Natural Power, said: “Italy has become one of Europe’s most exciting battery storage markets, attracting increasing levels of international investment as the country expands its renewable energy infrastructure. As the market matures, investors are looking for advisors who can combine deep technical expertise with an understanding of local market conditions.
“Projects like this demonstrate the value of bringing together specialist battery storage knowledge and in-country expertise to give investors the confidence to make well-informed decisions. We’re delighted to have supported Strioga Family Foundation on its first battery storage investment in Italy and look forward to continuing to support clients as the market evolves.”
Olga Ivanova, technical due diligence lead at Studio Rinnovabili, said: “Every market has its own regulatory framework, development practices and stakeholder landscape, so understanding the local context is essential when assessing project risk. Technical due diligence isn’t just about reviewing designs and documentation – it’s about understanding how projects are progressing on the ground and identifying the factors that can influence successful delivery.
“Working closely with our colleagues at Natural Power enables us to combine detailed knowledge of the Italian market with international battery storage expertise, providing clients with a more rounded assessment that supports confident investment decisions.”
Natural Power has completed technical due diligence on more than 90 GWh of BESS projects across development, construction and operational stages, and has supported investors and lenders on approximately 65 GWh of BESS M&A and financing transactions over the past three years.
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