Jun 29, 2025 · Japan''s energy storage policies, market statistics, and trends—from METI''s strategic plans and subsidy programs to deployment challenges.
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Jul 21, 2025 · Explore EDF Power Solutions'' new 110 MW battery storage project in Japan, supporting decarbonization and energy innovation.
Oct 31, 2025 · A total of 27 projects was awarded 34.6 billion yen in subsidies through METI''s FY2024 program for supporting the expansion of renewable energy through introduction of energy storage, Sustainable
Jun 13, 2025 · The Fukushima BESS project, in partnership with Gurīn Energy and Saft, is expected to be completed in 2026. It''s a major milestone as it will demonstrate the viability of
Feb 5, 2025 · The project, which is expected to be operational by 2027, will be one of the largest energy storage facilities in Japan, helping the country address the challenge of renewable
Jul 21, 2025 · Explore EDF Power Solutions'' new 110 MW battery storage project in Japan, supporting decarbonization and energy innovation.
May 2, 2025 · Stonepeak and CHC''s energy storage platform will develop five new battery storage projects in Japan. These projects have a combined capacity of 348 megawatts (MW).
Jul 15, 2025 · Image: Eku Energy Japan''s energy storage market is experiencing a wave of significant growth, as ESN Premium hears from Eku Energy and BloombergNEF. In the past few months, Energy
5 days ago · Japan''s largest renewable battery energy storage system (BESS) project has broken ground in Kyushu spearheaded by developers, Osaka Gas and Sonnedix. The construction
Oct 31, 2025 · A total of 27 projects was awarded 34.6 billion yen in subsidies through METI''s FY2024 program for supporting the expansion of renewable energy through introduction of
Jul 15, 2025 · Image: Eku Energy Japan''s energy storage market is experiencing a wave of significant growth, as ESN Premium hears from Eku Energy and BloombergNEF. In the past
Sep 26, 2024 · London-headquartered Eku Energy has initiated the construction of the Hirohara Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Oh-Aza Hirohara, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki
Sep 10, 2024 · The Renova-Himeji Battery Energy Storage System is a 15,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Himeji, Hyogo, Japan. The rated storage capacity of

The Renova-Himeji Battery Energy Storage System is a 15,000kW lithium-ion battery energy storage project located in Himeji, Hyogo, Japan. The rated storage capacity of the project is 48,000kWh. The electro-chemical battery storage project uses lithium-ion battery storage technology. The project will be commissioned in 2025.
Japan’s energy storage landscape is shifting, pushed by household demand, corporate ESG mandates, and domestic battery manufacturing. The residential lithium-ion market, projected to grow at a CAGR of 33.9% through 2030, remains one of the fastest-expanding segments.
Global energy storage capacity was estimated to have reached 36,735MW by the end of 2022 and is forecasted to grow to 353,880MW by 2030. Japan had 1,671MW of capacity in 2022 and this is expected to rise to 10,074MW by 2030. Listed below are the five largest energy storage projects by capacity in Japan, according to GlobalData’s power database.
Storage systems like BESS help keep power systems stable, especially when more electricity comes from solar and wind sources. 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 a city-owned energy company.
A total 1.67 GW of projects won contracts, including 32 battery storage systems totalling 1.1 GW and three pumped hydro energy storage projects totalling 577 MW. Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to hold more auctions this year and in the future.
Stonepeak and CHC’s energy storage platform will develop five new battery storage projects in Japan. These projects have a combined capacity of 348 megawatts (MW). The deals were finalized under Japan’s Long-term Decarbonization Auction. These projects were selected as part of Japan’s latest long-term auction focused on low-carbon energy.
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