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When will Hirohara energy storage plant be built in Miyazaki?

The actual construction of the 30MW/120MWh Hirohara Energy Storage Plant in Miyazaki City, which is the first grid-scale project in Miyazaki Prefecture, will begin on October 1, 2024. Development of the project was first announced this April and the facility is expected to be commissioned in July 2026.

Who owns the battery storage facility in Japan?

Project financing has been arranged by MUFG Bank representing the first battery storage project they have arranged finance for in Japan. Under the offtake agreement, Eku Energy will own the BESS while Tokyo Gas will own 100% of its operating rights for 20 years, with Eku Energy responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the facility.

What are the policy settings for battery energy storage in Japan?

The policy settings in Japan support investment in Battery Energy Storage and are compatible with delivering safe, secure and reliable green energy in a cost-effective manner to energy consumers, which is our mission. Kentaro Ono, Eku Energy Japan’s Managing Director, said:

When is EKU energy launching a battery energy storage system?

Photo from Eku Energy. The project is expected to begin operations in July 2026. Global energy storage specialist Eku Energy will be developing its first battery energy storage system (BESS) in Japan with a capacity of 30 megawatts (MW)/120 MW-hours.

Where is EKU energy's Hirohara battery energy storage system located?

Global energy storage specialist, Eku Energy, has announced the Hirohara Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located in Oaza Hirohara, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. The 30MW/120MWh battery is Eku’s first in Japan, and the company has agreed a 20-year offtake agreement for the project with Tokyo Gas.

How long does it take to build a battery energy storage system?

It’s the biggest battery energy storage system (BESS) asset announced in the country to date, although it will be a while before it comes online – Gurin Energy said the project’s development will take about six years and the company is expecting construction to begin in 2026.