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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.

How much money does Japan spend on energy storage?

For the scheme ‘Support for the introduction of energy storage systems for home, commercial and industrial use’, the Japanese government has allocated around JPY9 billion (US$57.48 million) from the FY2023 supplementary budget.

Why is Japan focusing on energy storage?

Japan, which targets renewable energy representing 36% to 38% of the electricity mix by 2030 and 50% by 2050, is seeking to promote energy storage technologies as an enabler of that goal. At the same time, electricity demand forecasts for the coming years have risen due to the expected increased adoption of AI and the growth of data centres.

What percentage of Japan's electricity will come from renewable sources?

Japan is targeting for 36% to 38% of its electricity to come from renewable sources by 2030, up from about 20% today. Image: Andy Colthorpe / Solar Media The Japanese government has published the list of battery aggregators that successfully applied to a scheme to promote energy storage systems.