1 天前· In addition to investing in the development of new grid-scale BESS projects, the fund will also invest in renewable generation projects co-located with battery storage. It will primarily focus on the Kanto area, which includes Tokyo.
In related news, today, the Tokyo Metropolitan Municipal Government announced details of its own battery storage subsidy scheme, set to run from this year until 2030, with a budget of JPY13 billion (US$84 million) in total and open to entities with either head or branch offices registered in the nation’s capital.
Suminori Arima, chief investment officer at Gore Street Capital, said: “We are highly experienced in entering new markets as a first mover to help establish energy storage as crucial technology of the energy transition. The market conditions in Japan are poised to offer significant opportunities for those willing to take them.
ITOCHU is already developing several grid storage battery projects in Japan, with a cumulative total of more than 100 MWh of assets under development. Alex O’Cinneide, CEO of Gore Street Capital, said: “We are proud to have been selected as the joint manager of Japan’s first dedicated energy storage fund in partnership with ITOCHU.
Additional funding will be raised from the private sector, including from ITOCHU. The fund will be targeted at projects in the Kanto region of Japan. TMG intends for the energy storage assets to support its efforts to expand renewable electricity usage to 50% by 2030.
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.
It is also the first standalone battery storage project in Japan for project finance provider MUFG Bank, although the banking group has financed multiple projects in other territories including the US and Europe.
1 · In addition to investing in the development of new grid-scale BESS projects, the fund will also invest in renewable generation projects co-located with battery storage. It will primarily focus on the Kanto area, which includes Tokyo.
(Tokyo, Japan) 13 December 2023 - On November 23 2023, world-leading smart PV and energy storage solution provider, Trina Solar, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan''s Narashinrinsigen Hozenkousya (Nara Forest Resources Protection Company of Japan).
In East Asia, Japanese multinational conglomerate, Hitachi has partnered with Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) and NEDO to evaluate the use of control technologies for energy storage systems in a test project on Izu Oshima Island.
At World Smart Energy Week in Japan last week CATL, Jinkosolar and Sungrow exhibited battery storage products, with the country''s utility-scale BESS and commercial and industrial (C&I) markets showing strong potential. The Tokyo show plays host to a number of co-located exhibition and conference strands, including PV Expo and Battery Japan ...
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We are pleased to announce that Gore Street Capital and ITOCHU Corporation have been selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) to launch Japan''s first fund …
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Recently, the financial gears have firmly locked into place for Eku Energy, a company that has charted a bold trajectory with its first battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Japan. Acclaimed for its commitment to the energy transition, this project''s financial close signals a remarkable leap towards bolstering the grid with reliable ...
Recently, the financial gears have firmly locked into place for Eku Energy, a company that has charted a bold trajectory with its first battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Japan. …
Spread over three days and several exhibits, World Smart Energy Week 2019 attracted 66,579 visitors to Tokyo''s Big Sight Conference Center, according to show organizer Reed Exhibitions Japan.
1 · In addition to investing in the development of new grid-scale BESS projects, the fund will also invest in renewable generation projects co-located with battery storage. It will primarily …
We are pleased to announce that Gore Street Capital and ITOCHU Corporation have been selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) to launch Japan''s first fund dedicated to grid-scale energy storage systems.
Business Operators Selected for Energy Creation and Storage Promotion Fund. In the face of the twin climate and energy crises, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has …
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 …
It is Japan''s first fund exclusively for energy storage that invests in, develop and operate new energy storage plants, including those equipped with renewable energy facilities, in the Kanto region and elsewhere in a one-stop manner. The GP will make the most of ITOCHU''s numerous projects as possible investment destinations and GSC''s ...
In East Asia, Japanese multinational conglomerate, Hitachi has partnered with Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) and NEDO to evaluate the use of control technologies for …
Business Operators Selected for Energy Creation and Storage Promotion Fund. In the face of the twin climate and energy crises, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been developing a green finance scheme to financially support the necessary structural reforms to improve energy self-sufficiency and accelerate decarbonization.
(Tokyo, Japan) 13 December 2023 - On November 23 2023, world-leading smart PV and energy storage solution provider, Trina Solar, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan''s Narashinrinsigen …
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. The developer, jointly owned by a fund managed by …
58 people interested. Rated 4.5 by 2 people. Check out who is attending exhibiting speaking schedule & agenda reviews timing entry ticket fees. 2025 edition of World Smart Energy Week will be held at Tokyo Big Sight, Koto starting on 19th February. It is a 3 day event organised by RX Japan Ltd. and will conclude on 21-Feb-2025.
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. Eku will own the project, with Tokyo Gas having full operating rights for the term of …
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. At the same time, Tokyo Gas will also leverage the control capabilities of behind-the-meter (BTM) battery storage systems installed at customer premises, which could ...
Eku Energy''s APAC technical lead Nick Morley, speaking in a panel discussion on the Japanese market at Energy Storage Summit Asia 2024 last month. Image: Solar Media. Macquarie-backed Eku Energy has completed the financing on its first battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Japan.
In addition to making major regulatory changes, such as allowing standalone energy storage assets to participate in energy trading, the Japanese government has introduced a subsidy scheme to support energy storage projects. The Matsuyama project is among 15 in total that received subsidy agreements through a round of competitive solicitiations.
Adopted as the managers (general partners) of the fund for advancing energy creation and storage, promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, ITOCHU together with …
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It is Japan''s first fund exclusively for energy storage that invests in, develop and operate new energy storage plants, including those equipped with renewable energy facilities, in the Kanto region and elsewhere in a one-stop manner. The GP will make the most of …
Adopted as the managers (general partners) of the fund for advancing energy creation and storage, promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, ITOCHU together with GSC will use the dedicated fund for utility scale energy storage, as a new funding method that contributes to the diversification of funding methods.
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. The developer, jointly owned by a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management''s Green Investment Group (GIG) and institutional investor British Columbia Investment Management ...
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