Who owns the battery storage facility in Japan?
Project financing has been arranged by MUFG Bank representing the first battery storage project they have arranged finance for in Japan. Under the offtake agreement, Eku Energy will own the BESS while Tokyo Gas will own 100% of its operating rights for 20 years, with Eku Energy responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the facility.
Where is the Hirohara battery energy storage system located?
Thank you. The Hirohara Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is located in Oaza Hirohara, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. The 30MW/120MWh battery is Eku’s first in Japan, and the company has agreed a 20-year offtake agreement for the project with Tokyo Gas.
What is EKU energy's first project in Japan?
It is Eku Energy’s first project in Japan to reach financial close and will be located in Miyazaki City, the capital of Miyazaki Prefecture on the southern island of Kyushu. The 30MW asset will be 4-hour duration (120MWh), and a 20-year offtake agreement is in place with Tokyo Gas.
Where is EKU energy's Hirohara battery energy storage system located?
Global energy storage specialist, Eku Energy, has announced the Hirohara Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located in Oaza Hirohara, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. The 30MW/120MWh battery is Eku’s first in Japan, and the company has agreed a 20-year offtake agreement for the project with Tokyo Gas.
When will Hirohara energy storage plant be built in Miyazaki?
The actual construction of the 30MW/120MWh Hirohara Energy Storage Plant in Miyazaki City, which is the first grid-scale project in Miyazaki Prefecture, will begin on October 1, 2024. Development of the project was first announced this April and the facility is expected to be commissioned in July 2026.
How will Tokyo Gas use battery storage?
Tokyo Gas would use its experience in energy trading markets to use battery storage to contribute to stabilising the grid and enabling greater integration of renewable energy.
Featured Solar Products
High - Efficiency Photovoltaic Panels
Our photovoltaic panels are at the forefront of solar technology. With advanced cell designs and high - quality materials, they offer exceptional energy conversion rates, allowing you to maximize your solar energy harvest. Whether installed on a residential rooftop or a large - scale solar farm, these panels are built to last, withstanding harsh weather conditions and providing reliable performance for decades.
Advanced Monocrystalline Solar Panels
These advanced monocrystalline solar panels are crafted from single-crystal silicon, which endows them with outstanding electrical properties. They have a higher efficiency in converting sunlight into electricity compared to other types of panels. Their sleek appearance also makes them a popular choice for both residential and commercial installations. Moreover, they are durable and can maintain stable performance under various environmental conditions, ensuring a long lifespan and excellent return on investment.
High - Capacity Lithium - Ion Energy Storage Systems
Our high - capacity lithium - ion energy storage systems play a crucial role in optimizing solar energy usage. Utilizing state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery technology, they can store a significant amount of energy generated by solar panels during the day. This stored energy can then be used during peak demand periods or when sunlight is insufficient, such as at night or on cloudy days. With features like high energy density, fast charging, and long cycle life, these systems provide a reliable and efficient solution for energy storage, enabling you to achieve greater energy independence.
Smart Hybrid Inverters
Smart hybrid inverters are the key to a seamless and intelligent solar power system. They can intelligently manage the flow of electricity between solar panels, energy storage systems, and the electrical grid. These inverters not only convert the direct current (DC) from solar panels into alternating current (AC) for household or business use but also optimize the charging and discharging of energy storage systems. With built-in monitoring and communication features, you can remotely control and monitor your energy system, making it easy to adjust settings and track performance.
Portable Solar Power Stations
Portable solar power stations are designed for on-the-go power needs. They integrate solar panels, energy storage, and inverter functions into a single, lightweight unit. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, campers, and those in need of emergency backup power, these stations can charge various electronic devices like smartphones, laptops, and even small appliances. Their portability and ease of use make them a convenient choice for anyone who wants to access clean energy wherever there's sunlight, providing a reliable power source in remote locations or during power outages.
Distributed Photovoltaic Power Station Solutions
Our distributed photovoltaic power station solutions are tailored for various applications, from small communities to large industrial complexes. By distributing solar panel installations across multiple locations, we can make better use of available space and increase the overall energy generation capacity. These solutions are designed with high-performance components and integrated monitoring systems to ensure efficient operation, easy maintenance, and maximum energy yield. They also contribute to reducing the reliance on the main power grid and have a positive impact on the environment.
Micro Inverters
Micro inverters offer a unique advantage in solar power systems. Unlike traditional string inverters, each micro inverter is connected to a single solar panel, allowing for individual panel optimization. This means that even if one panel is shaded or has a lower performance due to some reason, it won't affect the overall output of the entire system. They are easy to install, highly efficient in converting DC to AC power, and provide better flexibility in system design, making them suitable for both residential and small commercial solar installations.
Roof - Integrated Photovoltaic Power Stations
Roof - integrated photovoltaic power stations combine the functionality of solar power generation with the aesthetics of building design. These stations are custom-designed to fit directly onto rooftops, replacing traditional roofing materials in part or in whole. They not only generate clean energy but also enhance the overall look of the building. With advanced installation techniques and durable materials, they can withstand the elements while providing a long-term and reliable source of electricity, making them an ideal choice for both new construction and retrofit projects.
Japan Incentivizes Battery Storage Projects Amid Growing …
By 2030, official estimates show variable renewable energy reaching 20% of Japan''s power mix. Noting the demand case and ever-growing renewables curtailment numbers nationwide, more and more firms are tapping into Japan''s battery storage opportunities. We take a look at some of the prominent projects on the horizon.
Get Price →Eku Energy finances battery storage project in …
Macquarie-backed Eku Energy has completed the financing on its first battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Japan. The pureplay energy storage developer, jointly owned by Australia''s Macquarie Asset Management …
Get Price →Trina Solar Lands First Industrial Solar Energy Storage Project in Japan
Trina Solar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan''s Narashinrinsigen Hozenkousya (Nara Forest Resources Protection Company of Japan) to boost the penetration of its energy storage systems in Japan.. As per the pact, this collaboration solidified Trina Solar''s entry into the industrial energy storage sector in Japan, with a …
Get Price →Japan: panel on BESS market growth, opportunities and …
Japan is one of the most talked-about emerging grid-scale energy storage markets in Asia, and as such, it featured prominently at the Energy Storage Summit Asia, held in Singapore earlier this month. Andy Colthorpe moderated a panel discussion, ''Growing the Japanese storage market'' on the first day of the event, which was hosted by our ...
Get Price →Japan: Tesla to supply 548MWh BESS, Sumitomo a 12MWh …
The project won one of the largest successful contracts in Japan''s low-carbon capacity auctions of 2023, auctions which one consultancy said would significantly increase the business case for energy storage in Japan with 1.67GW of BESS winning contracts.. It is not Orix''s first BESS project in Japan, having in 2022 announced the deployment of a 113MWh …
Get Price →Xodus appointed to one of Japan''s first large-scale CCS …
Xodus secures contract to support one of Japan''s first large-scale CCS projects. ... energy consultancy Xodus has secured a landmark contract to support the development of an advanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub in Japan. ... Xodus will design the pipeline and cable geotechnical surveys for the Offshore Western Kyushu CCS project ...
Get Price →Eku Energy Deploys First Energy Storage Battery in Japan
Eku Energy, a global specialist in energy storage, launches its first project in Japan with the Hirohara battery energy storage system. Located in Oaza Hirohara, Miyazaki City, this 30MW/120MWh project is a significant step forward for Japan''s energy transition.
Get Price →Japan''s First Low-Carbon Energy Capacity Auctions Secure …
Japan''s first competitive auctions for low-carbon energy capacity witness over a gigawatt of battery storage projects securing contracts, ... Orix Corporation''s clean energy development arm secured a significant contract for its Maibara City Koto Energy Storage project, receiving a 96.2MW BESS contract award. Renova, Japan''s only publicly ...
Get Price →Gearing up for growth – BESS in Japan | PFI
The Japanese government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, has recognised the importance of battery energy storage system projects. By Joseph Kim, Yuko Ino and Jared Raleigh, with contributions from Stephanie Li, Motohiro Matsumura, Shuhei Mikiya and Sari Sakurai, Greenberg Traurig in Singapore and Tokyo.
Get Price →Japan''s first fund dedicated to grid storage batteries begins …
Going forward, the plan is to launch the first energy storage station around fiscal 2025, and then proceed with the development and operation of energy storage stations one after another. ITOCHU has developed a product lineup that meets market needs, from home storage batteries to large-scale energy storage systems for industrial and grid use.
Get Price →Sungrow to deploy 500MWh BESS ''across Japan ...
Sungrow has agreed to supply ''approximately'' 500MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS) technology to Sun Village, a Japanese solar PV project developer. The energy storage arm of Chinese solar PV inverter manufacturer Sungrow signed a contract with Sun Village at a ceremony in Japan''s capital, Tokyo, last week during Smart Energy Week.
Get Price →JPN ENERGY commissions its first grid-scale BESS project, …
JPN ENERGY Integrated System commissioned its first grid-scale battery storage facility and established Kirishima Chikudensho LLC, a joint venture with GreenEnergy&Co and …
Get Price →Tesla Wins An Order for Japan''s Largest Energy Storage Project
According to Storage Discover, on February 4, 2025, Nikkei News and several other media outlets reported that Tesla (TSLA.O) has entered into a partnership with Japanese financial services group ORIX to provide a Megapack energy storage system with a total capacity of 548 megawatt-hours (MWh) for its energy storage plant in Yonehara City, Shiga Prefecture, central …
Get Price →Developer commissions first BESS in Japan to …
A full interview with Mahdi Behrangrad, head of energy storage at Pacifico Energy will be published on this site for Energy-Storage.news Premium subscribers in the coming days. Energy-Storage.news'' publisher Solar Media …
Get Price →Large-scale energy storage business | Sumitomo Corporation ...
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.
Get Price →Eku Energy launches its first energy storage project in Japan
Eku Energy has announced the launch of the Hirohara Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Miyazaki, marking its first project in Japan in collaboration with Tokyo Gas. energynews Le 30 April 2024
Get Price →Hirohara Battery Energy Storage System project
Project financing has been arranged by MUFG Bank representing the first battery storage project they have arranged finance for in Japan. Under the offtake agreement, Eku Energy will own the BESS while Tokyo Gas will own 100% of its operating rights for 20 years, with Eku Energy responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the facility.
Get Price →Developer Gurin plans 2GWh battery storage project in Japan…
Singapore-headquartered renewable energy company Gurin Energy has revealed plans for a 500MW, 4-hour duration (2,000MWh) battery storage project in Japan. It''s the biggest battery energy storage system (BESS) asset announced in the country to date, although it will be a while before it comes online – Gurin Energy said the project''s ...
Get Price →PacifiCorp
Project Summary Name of ESS Plant: Pacifico Energy Itoshima Energy Storage Plant Location: Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture Output: Approx. 8MWh (2MW for 4 h) Start of construction: September 2022 Commercial operation: June 6, 2023. Name of Energy Storage Plant: Pacific Energy Shiroishi Energy Storage Plant Location: Shiroishi Ward, Sapporo ...
Get Price →The Energy Storage Landscape in Japan
3. Interactive Map of Japan´s Energy Storage Landscape 4. Specific Issues and Features of the Energy Landscape in Japan a. Energy Costs and Economic Maturity Issues b. Japans Renewable Landscape and the Role of Smart-Grids i. Japan´s Smart-Cities ii. Japan´s East-West Grid Division c. The Nuclear Landscape in Japan: Reduction on Nuclear ...
Get Price →Transforming Energy Storage Into Core Infrastructure: New Storage ...
Following these discussions, in 2023 we began developing EV Battery Station Chitose, the first grid-integrated energy storage project by a non-electric power company in Japan. The project was successfully completed in September 2023, ahead of the launch of the ancillary market in FY2024. ... Many countries have made more progress in energy ...
Get Price →Eku Energy announces 120MWh Japanese battery storage project
Eku Energy has announced its first battery storage project in Japan, the 30MW / 120MWh Hirohara battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Oaza Hirohara, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. ... Kentaro Ono, Eku Energy Japan''s managing director, said: "In support of the government''s policy for achieving GX, Japan is creating business ...
Get Price →Japan''s first fund dedicated to grid storage batteries begins …
Going forward, the plan is to launch the first energy storage station around fiscal 2025, and then proceed with the development and operation of energy storage stations one after another. …
Get Price →SolarDuck builds Japan''s first offshore floating solar PV plant …
Potentia Energy has acquired a 1.2GW renewable energy generation and energy storage portfolio in Australia from CVC DIF and Cbus Super. Meta inks purchase agreement for 150MW floating PV project ...
Get Price →More Useful Links
- Algeria s own solar air conditioning sample
- Paraguayan Supercapacitor Company
- Charging pile energy storage integrated solution
- Tool Battery Mount
- Outdoor Power Management Device
- Indonesial Containerized Intelligent Photovoltaic Substation
- Adsorption between photovoltaic glass
- UPS uninterruptible power supply and distribution box use
- Moroni photovoltaic energy storage device
- Is the outdoor portable power supply involuted
- 1kw wind-solar hybrid power generation system price
- Middle East cylindrical lithium battery structure
- China-Africa Commercial Energy Storage Products Company
- Egypt lithium battery pack processing and customization
- Single roof photovoltaic panel installation
- Cabinet-type lithium iron phosphate energy storage system
- Mobile power box 220v manufacturer
- Ho Chi Minh power inverter price in Vietnam
- How many watts are there for 60w solar energy
- What is an inverter in photovoltaics
What Our Customers Are Saying