Tokyo energy storage equipment transformation plan

LS Electric to deploy 90MWh BESS in Japan

LS Electric will deploy a 20MW/90MWh battery storage system in Japan after it was awarded the contract through a competitive

2023 May 20

Start of Full Operation of Japan''s First Fund Exclusively for

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,

2024 Aug 26

Japanese Cabinet approved the Seventh

On February 18, 2025, the Japanese Cabinet approved the Seventh Strategic Energy Plan. This Strategic Plan was formulated in a manner

2024 Jan 24

Tokyo Energy Storage Phase II: Redefining Urban Renewable Energy

The Tokyo Energy Storage Phase II project isn''t just another battery installation; it''s sort of the linchpin for Japan''s 2030 carbon neutrality goals. By 2026, this 820MWh facility will store

2023 Apr 21

Holdings group structure

Integrating the Tokyo Gas Group''s corporate sales, we tackle the areas of on-site energy services, district heating and cooling and smart energy networks, engineering, and gas

2025 Nov 26

SMART ENERGY WEEK [March] | RX Japan GK

Smart Energy Week gathers a full range of renewable energy technologies such as hydrogen and fuel cells, solar power, rechargeable

2024 Jun 02

Japanese High Power Energy Storage Machine Brands:

As Japan accelerates its renewable energy adoption, high power energy storage machine brands are scrambling to power this transformation. In 2025 alone, the market is projected to grow by

2023 Feb 07

Japan energy storage project investment

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.

2023 Jun 05

Tokyo''s city sustainability: Strategy and plans

Currently, the TMG is advancing and accelerating several initiatives related to energy efficiency and renewable energy, setting new

2024 Mar 02

Japan''s 2025 Energy Storage Policy: Powering a Sustainable

A country with limited fossil fuels, frequent earthquakes, and a post-Fukushima energy identity crisis. Now imagine it leading the global charge in renewable energy storage.

2023 Sep 05

Pumped Hydro: The Emerging Backbone of Japan''s Energy

Japan currently has three major pumped hydro projects in various stages of completion, including one serving Tokyo that will have the world''s third-largest pumped

2024 Mar 10

Decarbonizing urban transport in Tokyo: Integrated

While IAMs excel in depicting energy-economic-environment systems both globally and nationally, and in analyzing the impacts of emission reduction strategies on climate

2025 Jun 20

SMART ENERGY WEEK | RX Japan GK

Smart Energy Week gathers a full range of renewable energy technologies such as hydrogen and fuel cells, solar power, rechargeable

2023 Oct 28

Pumped Hydro: The Emerging Backbone of

Japan currently has three major pumped hydro projects in various stages of completion, including one serving Tokyo that will have

2025 Feb 23

Japan''s Green Transformation Plan to boost

Discover how Japan''s €1T GX Plan is driving smart energy innovation and clean growth across Asia with bold investments in green

2023 Apr 29

Japan Energy Storage Policies and Market Overview

Japan''s energy storage policies, market statistics, and trends—from METI''s strategic plans and subsidy programs to deployment challenges.

2025 Dec 20

Japan''s Green Transformation Plan to boost smart energy

Discover how Japan''s €1T GX Plan is driving smart energy innovation and clean growth across Asia with bold investments in green tech.

2024 Jan 13

Japanese Cabinet approved the Seventh Strategic Energy Plan

On February 18, 2025, the Japanese Cabinet approved the Seventh Strategic Energy Plan. This Strategic Plan was formulated in a manner consistent with the 73% greenhouse gas emission

2023 Mar 26

251212_Tokyo Century to Invest in Self-Developed Extra

As one of the growth strategies in its Medium-Term Management Plan 2027, Tokyo Century has set forth the establishment of new power plants equipped with a BESS and

2023 Apr 09

Outline of Strategic Energy Plan

Overview of the Strategic Energy Plan In the new Strategic Energy Plan, the key theme is to show the path of the energy policy to realize carbon neutrality by 2050 (announced

2024 Feb 12

Clean Energy Strategy Interim Report (Outline)

The Clean Energy Strategy will show a practical roadmap for each industry that is expected to grow and organize policy responses to energy transition on the demand side,

2025 Feb 11

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.

2023 Feb 06

Development and Verification of Stationary Storage Battery

TEPCO HD and Toyota will evaluate the results of the verification project and work to develop storage battery systems with an eye toward consumer-oriented energy services

2025 Feb 03

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4 FAQs about Tokyo energy storage equipment transformation plan

What is Japan's green transformation plan?

Japan’s Green Transformation (GX) Plan is a bold new strategy aimed at transitioning the world’s fourth largest economy away from fossil fuels and toward cleaner energy sources. Equally ambitious financing should catalyze investments across diverse smart energy solutions, from renewables and smart grids to smart cars and energy-saving equipment.

What is Japan's energy storage policy?

As policy, technology, and decarbonization goals converge, Japan is positioning energy storage as a critical link between its climate targets and energy reliability. Japan’s energy storage policy is anchored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), which outlined its ambitions in the 6th Strategic Energy Plan, adopted in 2021.

How is Japan's energy storage landscape changing?

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.

When will Itochu launch its first energy storage station?

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.