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Upcoming Seminar: Advancements in Energy System Reforms and Microgrid Policies

A notable seminar titled "Advancements in Energy System Reforms and Microgrid Policies" will be held on December 4, 2025, featuring two prominent speakers: Michiko Aizu from Energy Strategy Partners, Inc. and Kazuhisa Kashiwazaki from I.T.I. Corporation.

Seminar Details

The seminar promises to provide valuable insights into the growing opportunities arising from energy system reforms and the cutting-edge developments in microgrid policies. This event will be held at the Kioi Forum in Chiyoda, Tokyo, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Participants can attend on-site or join via live streaming (Zoom Webinar) with recorded sessions available for two weeks following the event.

Lectures Overview

• - 1st Session (1:00 PM - 2:25 PM): Opportunities in Energy System Reforms

Michiko Aizu will discuss the evolution of energy system reforms over the past decade. As reform initiatives continue to reshape the market, Aizu will highlight the essential criteria for identifying business opportunities suitable for various enterprises within this dynamic sector.
- Key topics covered will include:
1. A broad overview of business opportunities amid new regulations and market dynamics.
2. Recent developments in energy system-related businesses, including:
- Battery storage systems for electricity networks.
- Aggregator business models and Virtual Power Plants (VPP).
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
- Local government decarbonization efforts.
- The role of microgrids, among other insights.
3. Criteria for evaluating and selecting business opportunities aligned with company objectives.
4. Q&A session and networking opportunities.

• - 2nd Session (2:35 PM - 4:00 PM): Microgrid Policy Insights

Kazuhisa Kashiwazaki will focus on the Microgrid initiatives spearheaded by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, connecting national sustainability goals with local resilience strategies.
Participants will gain understanding of:
1. An overview of microgrid frameworks and the shift towards more decentralized energy production.
2. Real-world experiences from municipalities leading decarbonization initiatives.
3. The essence of the energy revolution intertwined with policy progression.
4. Future perspectives on microgrid implementations.
5. Q&A session and business card exchanges.

Contact Information

For further inquiries about the seminar, please reach out to:

• - New Society System Research Institute

2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo, 4th Floor of Zaimax Nishi-Shinbashi Building
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03-5532-8850
Fax: 03-5532-8851
Website: SSK21

About New Society System Research Institute (SSK)

Founded in December 1996, SSK has been delivering corporate seminar solutions and insights into business strategy, marketing, and technology, hosting around 500 seminars annually. With 28 years of expertise, SSK aims to serve as a strategic partner by providing timely intelligence required for contemporary businesses. We encourage companies to take part in this opportunity to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving energy sector.