In Japan, one of the world''s primary energy – and renewable energy– markets, as well as the current world leader in smart-grid and energy storage technology, the specific idiosyncratic
Sungrow has agreed to supply ''approximately'' 500MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) technology to Sun Village, a Japanese solar PV project developer. The
By reducing dependence on critical mineral imports, Japan is enhancing its energy security and diversifying its battery supply chain, which could reshape global energy storage dynamics. This strategic shift
In the face of intensifying international competition in the development of next-generation batteries, including all-solid-state batteries, Japan promote research and development through
Backed by a robust R&D and manufacturing infrastructure, Trina Storage presently boasts over 100 global partners, negotiating projects exceeding 10 GWh, with an
On June 13, the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) selected seven role model projects aiming for business scale-up and cost reduction by 2030 as Japanese
Over a gigawatt of bids from battery storage project developers have been successful in the first-ever competitive auctions for low-carbon energy capacity held in Japan. A total 1.67GW of projects won
The agreement marks a significant milestone in both companies'' commitment to accelerating the energy transition and decarbonization of industrial processes. Under the MOU,
The 30MW/120MWh Hirohara Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is located in Oaza Hirohara, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. It is Eku''s first battery in Japan, and the company has agreed
Now in its second year, the Summit gathers independent generators, policymakers, banks, funds, offtakers, and cutting-edge technology providers and clarifies what
Over the last several years, the Japanese government has announced energy policies aimed to achieve carbon neutrality, or net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, by 2050 by lowering emissions in the
Trina Solar singed an MoU with Japan''s Narashinrinsigen Hozenkousya (Nara Forest Resources Protection Company of Japan to boost the penetration of its energy storage systems in Japan.
With a $33 billion global energy storage market [1], Japan is building specialized industrial hubs to tackle its unique energy challenges. From Fukushima''s revival to robot-staffed facilities, let''s
The project also benefited from Japanese government subsidies designed to promote the adoption of energy storage through the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Agency for Natural
JPN ENERGY Integrated System commissioned its first grid-scale battery storage facility and established Kirishima Chikudensho LLC, a joint venture with GreenEnergy&Co and DMM ,
The nascent grid-scale energy storage market in Japan now has its first-ever dedicated investment fund, to be jointly managed by Gore Street.
HOUSTON, TEXAS (Editors at Energy Analytics Institute, 17.Feb.2025) — Global energy consultancy Xodus secured a contract to support development of an advanced
2 天之前· The renewables-rich Hokkaido and Kyushu TSO areas saw the largest number of awarded projects with nine and six, respectively. Four were awarded in the Tokyo TSO area, three in Chubu, two in Kansai and
In Japan, the extension of subsidies to stand-alone battery storage facilities affirms the Japanese government''s commitment to transition to renewable energy. It is
London-headquartered Eku Energy has initiated the construction of the Hirohara Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Oh-Aza Hirohara, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki
4 天之前· Eku Energy''s Japan subsidiary Nihon Chikuden held ground breaking ceremony for its first BESS project on September 24, 2024. The actual construction of the 30MW/120MWh Hirohara Energy Storage Plant
The large-scale energy storage facility "EV Battery Station Chitose" in Hokkaido, began operations in 2023. This facility aims to stabilize the electric grid in Hokkaido and is significant in marking the creation of a
Projects led by Hitachi Energy and JAPEX are already deploying batteries for grid stability and renewable integration. As policy, technology, and decarbonization goals
On June 13, the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) selected seven role model projects aiming for business scale-up and cost reduction by 2030 as Japanese Advanced CCS Projects, with
A total of 12 projects totaling 180MW/595.3MWh was awarded 13 billion yen through Tokyo''s FY2024 subsidy for promoting grid-scale battery storage, the metropolitan government''s document released
A grid-scale battery storage project in Hokkaido, northern Japan, the only region of the country where energy storage is required for new renewable energy projects. Image:
Backed by a robust R&D and manufacturing infrastructure, Trina Storage presently boasts over 100 global partners, negotiating projects exceeding 10 GWh, with an additional 4 GWh under development. The
It is Japan''s first fund exclusively for energy storage that invests in, develop and operate new energy storage plants, including those equipped with renewable energy facilities,
Concept drawing of the BESS being built at Kinokawa Substation, Wakayama, Japan. Image: Orix. A joint venture (JV) in Japan between financial services group Orix and regional utility company Kansai
Global energy storage capacity was estimated to have reached 36,735MW by the end of 2022 and is forecasted to grow to 353,880MW by 2030. Japan had 1,671MW of capacity in 2022 and this is expected to rise to 10,074MW by 2030. Listed below are the five largest energy storage projects by capacity in Japan, according to GlobalData’s power database.
As policy, technology, and decarbonization goals converge, Japan is positioning energy storage as a critical link between its climate targets and energy reliability. Japan’s energy storage policy is anchored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), which outlined its ambitions in the 6th Strategic Energy Plan, adopted in 2021.
Japan’s energy storage landscape is shifting, pushed by household demand, corporate ESG mandates, and domestic battery manufacturing. The residential lithium-ion market, projected to grow at a CAGR of 33.9% through 2030, remains one of the fastest-expanding segments.
With urban density complicating the viability of commercial and industrial energy storage systems, Japan is further hampered by the fact its eastern grid operates on a 50 Hz frequency while the western network requires 60 Hz.
The ramp up of battery storage projects in Japan continues apace, aided by growing subsidy avenues and rising volumes on various electricity markets, from spot to balancing to capacity.
In the commercial space, Japan’s battery storage market was valued at USD 593.2 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 4.15 billion by 2030. While commercial installations currently dominate revenues, industrial adoption is expected to scale faster. Utility-scale storage is also gaining ground.
