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Is Japan a good market for grid-scale storage?

With strong ambitions towards the energy transition and a liberalised power market structure, Japan is one of the most promising markets for grid-scale storage in Asia Pacific. The country’s electricity consumption per capita is twice the Asia Pacific average, and there is a race to keep up.

What is a battery energy storage system?

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) play a crucial role in the decarbonization of the Japanese power industry. With their ability to store excess renewable energy and provide it to the grid when needed, BESS ensures a stable and reliable energy supply.

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.

What is Japan's long-term decarbonization power source auction?

Japan's Long-Term Decarbonization Power Source Auction marks a significant milestone in the country's journey towards carbon neutrality. By incentivizing the development of renewable and low-carbon power sources, including battery energy storage systems, this auction sets the stage for a sustainable energy future.

Why is Sumitomo launching a large-scale energy storage platform?

One of the main reasons is the insufficient capacity of transmission lines. In response to this issue, Sumitomo Corporation aims to expand its business of storing energy nationwide in Japan by developing a large-scale energy storage platform that can compensate for this lack of transmission line capacity.