Ampervia CapitalBy Razvan Toma · Founder & CEO, Ampervia · Last checked 2026-10-12 · Sources linked below
Quick answer
44.96 GW as of 31 July 2026, or 47% of the 95.86 GW requested for data centers across Italy, according to Terna data reported by Key4biz. That compares with a national peak demand of about 58 GW in 2026, so most requests will never be built. 
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Key facts
- Lombardy data center connection requests: 44.96 GW (31 July 2026).
- Italy total: 95.86 GW requested.
- Italian peak demand 2026: around 58 GW.
What it means for site value
Requests are reservations, not commitments. The number signals intense competition around Milan, and that sites with an accepted connection solution are worth far more than sites with a request in the queue.
Sources
Terms on this page: Connection queue · TSO