Japanese station-type energy storage system project

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 big is Japan's energy storage capacity?

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.

What is Renova-Himeji battery energy storage system?

The Renova-Himeji Battery Energy Storage System is a 15,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Himeji, Hyogo, Japan. The rated storage capacity of the project is 48,000kWh. The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology. The project will be commissioned in 2025.

Why are battery storage projects growing in Japan?

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.

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:

What is GS Yuasa-Kita Toyotomi substation – battery energy storage system?

The GS Yuasa-Kita Toyotomi Substation – Battery Energy Storage System is a 240,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Toyotomi-cho, Teshio-gun, Hokkaido, Japan. The rated storage capacity of the project is 720,000kWh. The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology.