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What incentives are available for energy storage in Japan?

Economic incentives for energy storage on the Japanese market are established by Japan’s Feed-in-tariff scheme.129 Furthermore, 2012-2013 saw the launch of numerous, high-budget energy storage subsidies on the Japanese market, as outlined in previous chapters of this research. iv. Industry Acceptance

Does Japan need energy storage infrastructure?

The plan also calls for the widespread promotion of energy efficient management systems (EMS) in Japan. At the national level, and in a long-term strategic sense, this context has given rise to the structural demand for energy storage infrastructure on Japan’s energy market.

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.

How can Japan encourage investment in energy storage?

Japan’s development of revenue streams through its wholesale, capacity, and balancing markets, coupled with CAPEX subsidy schemes for grid-scale battery projects, provides a framework to encourage investment in energy storage.

How big is Japan's battery market?

According to National Policy Unit estimates, Japan’s total storage battery market size is ¥930 Billion (according to 2011 figures).90 In terms of energy storage usage, Japan’s battery-based energy storage market is growing aggressively.

What drives energy storage adoption in Japan?

Shunsuke Kawashima, who works across Itochu’s BESS business at all scales including residential, commercial and industrial (C&I) and utility-scale, opened the discussion by highlighting the drivers for energy storage adoption in Japan, of which he said there are two: increasing renewable energy generation and increasing demand for electricity.