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4 FAQs about [Japan s first energy storage system]
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.
What are the policy settings for battery energy storage in Japan?
The policy settings in Japan support investment in Battery Energy Storage and are compatible with delivering safe, secure and reliable green energy in a cost-effective manner to energy consumers, which is our mission. Kentaro Ono, Eku Energy Japan’s Managing Director, said:
Can energy storage centers spread across Japan?
This is an unprecedented model in Japan, which means that frameworks in terms of laws and systems are still being prepared. When completed, the energy storage center business can spread on a full scale across mainland Japan as well.
Why is battery storage important in Japan?
As the global net zero transition accelerates, Japan has introduced its GX (green transformation) policy which provides a roadmap for economic growth and emissions reductions. Increasing renewable generation is a vital part of this roadmap and battery storage has a critical role to play in balancing electricity supply and demand.