6 days ago · Senri Power Storage Station is Osaka Gas''s first operational grid-scale battery storage project. (Image: Osaka Gas) Osaka Gas, Itochu, and Tokyo Century commissioned
May 12, 2025 · Osaka, Japan — Kansai Electric Power Co., Kinden Corporation, and Japan Excellent Infrastructure (JEXI) have announced plans to build one of Japan''s largest grid
Jun 8, 2023 · A grid-scale battery storage project in Hokkaido, northern Japan, the only region of the country where energy storage is required for new renewable energy projects. Image:
Feb 5, 2025 · A render of the BESS project. Image: ORIX Corporation / PR Times. Tesla and Sumitomo Electric have both been selected to supply energy storage projects in Japan. Tesla
Jun 13, 2023 · Itochu has launched Senri Power Storage, a grid-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project with 11 MW output and 23 MWh energy capacity in Suita City, Osaka
May 2, 2025 · Other projects in Japan include a municipal BESS project in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture. This small-scale system, with an installed capacity of 2 MW/4 MWh, is operated by
Dec 25, 2024 · Following similar pieces in 2022/23, we look at the biggest energy storage projects, lithium and non-lithium, that we''ve reported on in 2024.
Jul 15, 2025 · For Eku Energy, the LTDA is important to the business model of its Japanese projects but the developer, perhaps best known for projects in the UK and Australia, sees
Feb 28, 2024 · The ramp up of battery storage projects in Japan continues apace, aided by growing subsidy avenues and rising volumes on various electricity
Sep 25, 2024 · At a ground-breaking ceremony on Tuesday, September 24, Eku Energy''s Japanese subsidiary initiated the construction of the Hirohara Battery Energy Storage System
Apr 17, 2025 · The construction of large-scale energy storage facilities will ensure the efficient and stable integration of renewable energy generation into the national grid, accelerating Saudi
Battery storage developer Eku Energy has partnered with utility Tokyo Gas on a grid-scale energy storage project in Japan, with construction expected to start soon.
Aug 19, 2025 · Japan''s construction industry is witnessing a surge of activity in 2024, driven by significant investments in infrastructure, urban development, and sustainable projects. Key
Aug 7, 2023 · Construction is set to begin on a battery storage project in Japan through a joint venture (JV) involving CATL with utility Shikoku Electric Power.
Feb 5, 2025 · ORIX, as an integrated financial group, is leading a large-scale energy storage infrastructure for the first time, marking the deep involvement of Japanese private capital in the
Jan 18, 2025 · This information was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the U.S. Government. Neither the U.S. Government nor any agency thereof, nor any of their
Apr 5, 2023 · While energy storage markets have certainly added value to coal-fired and nuclear based energy supply chains, the evolving nature of energy landscapes in the major
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.
Here, we will delve into our path taken to launch a completely new business and start operation of the first large-scale energy storage facility in Japan in 2024, as well as the challenges and future prospects on the front line. Joined the Company in 2013.
Japan’s expanding data center industry and the growth of digital infrastructure are driving up energy demand, spurring the adoption of innovative green solutions such as battery storage systems that are crucial for the long-term success of renewable power generation.
Pacifico Energy is ranked as Japan’s biggest solar developer, while another major developer in the country, Eurus Energy, is currently building its own first grid-scale BESS.
One of the main reasons is the insufficient capacity of transmission lines. In response to this issue, Sumitomo Corporation aims to expand its business of storing energy nationwide in Japan by developing a large-scale energy storage platform that can compensate for this lack of transmission line capacity.
According to the company’s May 7, 2025, statement, Tanagawa Power Storage Station’s construction is expected to begin in June 2025, with commissioning scheduled for February 2028. Kinden will handle engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC).
The global industrial and commercial energy storage market is experiencing explosive growth, with demand increasing by over 250% in the past two years. Containerized energy storage solutions now account for approximately 45% of all new commercial and industrial storage deployments worldwide. North America leads with 42% market share, driven by corporate sustainability initiatives and tax incentives that reduce total project costs by 18-28%. Europe follows closely with 35% market share, where standardized industrial storage designs have cut installation timelines by 65% compared to traditional built-in-place systems. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest-growing region at 50% CAGR, with manufacturing scale reducing system prices by 20% annually. Emerging markets in Africa and Latin America are adopting industrial storage solutions for peak shaving and backup power, with typical payback periods of 2-4 years. Major commercial projects now deploy clusters of 15+ systems creating storage networks with 80+MWh capacity at costs below $270/kWh for large-scale industrial applications.
Technological advancements are dramatically improving industrial energy storage performance while reducing costs. Next-generation battery management systems maintain optimal operating conditions with 45% less energy consumption, extending battery lifespan to 20+ years. Standardized plug-and-play designs have reduced installation costs from $85/kWh to $40/kWh since 2023. Smart integration features now allow multiple industrial systems to operate as coordinated energy networks, increasing cost savings by 30% through peak shaving and demand charge management. Safety innovations including multi-stage fire suppression and thermal runaway prevention systems have reduced insurance premiums by 35% for industrial storage projects. New modular designs enable capacity expansion through simple system additions at just $200/kWh for incremental capacity. These innovations have improved ROI significantly, with commercial and industrial projects typically achieving payback in 3-5 years depending on local electricity rates and incentive programs. Recent pricing trends show standard industrial systems (1-2MWh) starting at $330,000 and large-scale systems (3-6MWh) from $600,000, with volume discounts available for enterprise orders.