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What is energy storage in Japan?

Energy storage in Japan consists of thermal storage, hydro, pumped hydro, and Battery Energy Storage Systems. As Japan works to increase renewable penetration to meet its Net Zero targets, grid balancing becomes more critical to ensure grid stability and replace the inertia typically generated by thermal generators.

Can battery aggregators promote energy storage systems in Japan?

The Japanese government has published list of battery aggregators that successfully applied to a scheme to promote energy storage systems.

Will Japan triple its renewable power capacity by 2035?

RE100 is calling on the Japanese government to take urgent, concrete steps to grow its domestic renewable electricity capacity, using the upcoming 7th Strategic Energy Plan to set a target to triple Japan’s installed renewables capacity from 121GW in 2022 to 363GW by 2035, at the latest.

What are the requirements for battery energy storage in Japan?

There are a series of requirements to be eligible: projects must have a minimum capacity of 1 MW, the battery must be able to participate in various markets, and the battery must be directly connected to the grid. Energy storage in Japan consists of thermal storage, hydro, pumped hydro, and Battery Energy Storage Systems.

How important is battery energy storage in Japan?

Battery energy storage systems (" BESS ") are playing an increasingly important role in the transition towards net zero. However, the regulations for BESS in Japan were generally perceived as requiring further clarification and development to promote this industry.

What is Japan's Strategic Energy Plan?

The Government of Japan formulates the Strategic Energy Plan under the Basic Act on Energy Policy to show the basic directions for Japan’s energy policies. The Advisory Committee for Natural Resources and Energy started discussions on the Seventh Strategic Energy Plan in May 2024 and presented the draft version of the plan on December 17, 2024.