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4 FAQs about Japan s power grid energy storage suppliers

How big is Japan's energy storage capacity?

Japan installed about 190 MW of new energy storage capacity in 2022, doubling its 2021 total of 92 MW. Projections indicate that Japan's cumulative storage capacity could reach over 29 gigawatts (GW) by 2033. This upward trend mirrors global patterns.

What is Japan's first energy storage project?

In 2015, we started Japan's first demonstration project covering energy storage connected to the power grid in the Koshikishima, Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima. This project is still operating in a stable manner today. One feature of our grid energy storage system is that it utilizes reused batteries from EVs.

How will Japan's power supply balancing market contribute to grid stability?

Through participation in Japan's wholesale electricity market and balancing market, the facility will contribute to grid stability and the mitigation of power price volatility. Participation in the capacity market will further enhance supply reliability and system resilience.

What is Japan's energy storage policy?

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.

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