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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 a rooftop solar PPA project in Thailand?

Following the rooftop solar PPA project in Thailand *, we will work for realization of a clean, sustainable, and carbon-neutral society by providing not only electricity but also customer-oriented equipment services in this project.

How much is a battery subsidy in Japan?

In most cases, subsidies range from 10,000 JPY/kW to 50,000 JPY/kW for PV systems and approximately 20,000 JPY/kWh for storage batteries. In FY 2022, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) launched the “Project to promote the introduction of large grid-scale storage batteries”.

How many rural electrification projects are there in Japan?

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced that the number of uncommissioned projects whose approval will expire at the end of March 2023 is expected to be about 50,000 projects or 4 GW. Since the entire nation is almost 100% electrified in Japan, there are no rural electrification measures.

What is the current situation in Japan's electricity market?

The situation of the electricity market in which former General Electricity Utilities are dominant remains unchanged and the same situation is observed in the power generation sector. The trading quantity on the Japan Electric Power Exchange (JEPX) accounts for 46.6% of the total demand (as of December 2022).

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.