Tokyo Battery Energy Storage

4 FAQs about Tokyo Battery Energy Storage

How big is Japan's battery storage market?

In the commercial space, Japan's battery storage market was valued at USD 593.2 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 4.15 billion by 2030. While commercial installations currently dominate revenues, industrial adoption is expected to scale faster. Utility-scale storage is also gaining ground.

Why are Japanese companies investing in battery energy storage systems?

That is creating surging interest in battery energy storage systems (BESS) to smooth mismatches in supply and demand. Since December 2023, companies have announced investments of at least $2.6 billion in Japanese battery storage projects, according to calculations by Reuters.

Will Japan's LDA changes harm battery investment in Japan?

Mahdi Behrangrad, head of energy storage system and virtual power plant department at Pacifico Energy, an early participant in Japan's battery storage sector, with projects in Kyushu and Hokkaido, agrees the LTDA changes support existing power generation assets rather than storage and could harm additional battery investments in Japan.

How much battery power does Japan have?

As of March, Japan had 0.23 GW of grid-connected BESS, according to METI. By comparison, China has 75 GW and the U.S. has installed nearly 26 GW of battery storage capacity, according to the Energy Institute.

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