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€8,955,000€16,632,000/EBITDA

A utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development opportunity located in Oristano, Sardinia). The project targets a nominal power capacity of 199 MW on a 7.5-hectare plot situated merely 0.1 km from an existing 220 ...

€8,955,000€16,632,000/EBITDA
€16,632,000
property

199 MW Italian Battery Energy Storage System BESS

EBITDA

€16,632,000

Gross

€16,915,000

Price

€8,955,000

Oristano For Sale

A utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development opportunity located in Oristano, Sardinia). The project targets a nominal power capacity of 199 MW on a 7.5-hectare plot situated merely 0.1 km from an existing 220 kV Terna electrical substation. The proposal outlines an acquisition pathway to Ready-to-Build (RTB) status via a 100% SPV share transfer, supported by an accepted grid connection (PTO) and an ongoing Single Authorization (Autorizzazione Unica – AU) permitting process with an estimated 18-month lead time.

Project Overview

  • Total Land Area: 7.5 hectares (ha)
  • Net Usable Area: ~4.9 ha (2.6 ha restricted under high hydraulic hazard Hi4; unusable for BESS containers but compatible for auxiliary layout)
  • Grid Connection: Existing 220 kV Terna Electrical Substation (SSE Fenosu) located approximately 0.1 km away
  • Grid Status: Connection accepted and PTO confirmed; connection fees paid
  • Permitting Status: Single Authorization (Autorizzazione Unica – AU) submission phase
  • Estimated Permitting Timeline: 18 months to achieve Ready-to-Build (RTB) status

Transaction Structure & Acquisition Terms

The transaction is structured as a staged development agreement leading to 100% SPV equity acquisition at the Ready-to-Build (RTB) milestone:
Initial Deposit (Milestone 1): 15% upfront deposit of the total developer fee upon contract signing (€6,750/MW), conferring a commitment on the SPV shares
  • Reimbursements: Buyer reimburses developer costs incurred for the land deposit and the acceptance of the STMG.
  • AU Support & Guarantees: Buyer must provide financial guarantees verifying fund availability for plant construction as required for AU issuance.
  • Final Closing Payment (Milestone 2 – RTB): Acquisition of 100% SPV equity upon AU issuance for the remaining 85% developer fee (€38,250/MW).
  • Excluded Buyer Obligations: Buyer directly covers the remaining purchase cost of the land and the balance of STMG grid connection charges.

Financial Model (Acquisition & Development CapEx Breakdown)

Item Unit Rate Basis / Formula Total Commitment (€) Notes
Developer Success Fee – Deposit (15%) €6,750 / MW
199 MW × 15%
€1,343,250
Payable upon signing contract
Developer Success Fee – RTB (85%) €38,250 / MW
199 MW × 85%
€7,611,750
Payable at AU approval (turnkey transfer)
Total SPV Acquisition Consideration €45,000 / MW 199 MW €8,955,000 Total M&A Developer Fee
Land Purchase Consideration
€100,000 / ha
7.5 ha
€750,000
Net of initial developer deposit reimbursement
STMG Connection Fee Reimbursement & Final Balance At cost
Pass-through
To be finalized
Initial STMG acceptance paid; balance due per Terna STMG
Land Deposit Reimbursement At cost
Pass-through
To be finalized
Developer advance payment to be reimbursed
Total Pre-Construction Capital Outlay (Base) SPV Equity + Land €9,705,000 Excluding STMG balance and financing fees

4. Key Constraints & Technical Feasibility

  • Hydraulic Hazard (PAI): A 2.6 ha section is classified as Hi4 (high hydraulic risk). The remaining 4.9 ha provides sufficient footprint for the 199 MW containerized BESS installation.
  • High-Voltage Easements: The parcel is traversed by three high-voltage lines due to its immediate adjacency (100 m) to the Terna substation. Ground reservations directly below conductors will serve as access roads, underground routing corridors, and maneuvering areas pursuant to Fire Brigade (VVF) guidelines.
  • Hydraulic Buffers: The Spinarba reclamation canal crosses the land; its regulated buffer falls entirely within the pre-existing Hi4 footprint and creates no incremental restriction.
Line Item Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Notes / Drivers
Installed Capacity (MW)
199
199
199
199
199
Full commercial operation
Capacity / Availability Revenue €9.950 €9.950 €9.950 €9.950 €9.950 €50k/MW contracted floor / MACSE-CM
Arbitrage & Balancing Revenue (MSD/MGP) €6.965 €6.825 €6.690 €6.555 €6.425 Net spreads after cycle efficiency & degradation
Total Gross Revenues €16.915 €16.775 €16.640 €16.505 €16.375 Base average ~€85k/MW/year
Fixed & Scheduled O&M (€1.393) (€1.421) (€1.449) (€1.478) (€1.508) Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA)
Insurance & Asset Management (€696) (€710) (€724) (€739) (€754) Property, liability, SPV compliance
Battery Augmentation & Balance of Plant (€1.194) (€1.218) (€1.242) (€1.267) (€1.292) Reserve provisioning for degradation
Total Operating Expenses (OpEx) (€3.283) (€3.349) (€3.415) (€3.484) (€3.554) Escalated at 2.0% per annum
Project EBITDA €13.632 €13.426 €13.225 €13.021 €12.821 Steady-state operating cash generation
EBITDA Margin (%) 80,6% 80,0% 79,5% 78,9% 78,3% Typical profile for utility-scale BESS

Disclaimer and Legal Notice

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This document, along with any accompanying presentations, financial analyses, appendices, or communications (collectively, the “Information”), is confidential and has been prepared strictly for information and evaluation purposes. The Information is intended solely for the recipient and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, summarized, or passed on to any other person, in whole or in part, without prior written consent. By accepting this material, the recipient agrees to keep all matters contained herein confidential.
No Offer or Commitment
The Information does not constitute, nor shall it be construed as, an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to purchase, or a recommendation to acquire any securities, shares in special purpose vehicles (SPVs), project assets, or financial instruments. Nothing contained herein shall form the basis of, or be relied on in connection with, any contract, binding transaction, or investment commitment. Any binding agreement shall be governed solely by definitive transaction documentation negotiated, agreed, and executed between the relevant parties.
Nature of Financial Projections & Forward-Looking Statements
All pro-forma figures, operational benchmarks, estimates, market revenue forecasts (including capacity remuneration, arbitrage, and ancillary services), operating expense reserves, and internal rate of return (IRR) projections contained herein represent forward-looking statements. These projections are indicative only and are based on subjective assumptions, technical estimates, prevailing regulatory environments, and market market conditions that are inherently uncertain. Actual results, operational performance, and financial returns may differ materially from those expressed or implied due to numerous factors, including but not limited to:
  • Fluctuations in electricity market pricing, day-ahead spreads, and ancillary services remuneration;
  • Changes in national or European energy policies, procurement auctions (e.g., MACSE, Capacity Market), and grid tariff regulations;
  • Permitting delays, environmental conditions, or modifications imposed during the Single Authorization (Autorizzazione Unica – AU) procedure;
  • Variations in construction costs, supply chain delivery schedules, battery cell pricing, and interest/debt financing rates;
  • Physical operational factors such as equipment degradation, grid curtailment, or interconnection modifications by the transmission system operator (Terna).
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