Nippon Chikudenchi Begins Installation of New Battery Facility in Karatsu

In an important step towards enhancing energy storage solutions, Nippon Chikudenchi Co., Ltd. has commenced the installation of a new battery facility, the NC Karatsu City Hamadama-cho Hamazaki Storage Plant, in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. The company, based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is focused on addressing the growing demand for renewable energy and carbon neutrality.

Addressing Social Needs for Energy Stability

As the global community increasingly seeks to promote carbon neutrality and expand the use of renewable energy sources, ensuring a stable electricity supply has become a significant social challenge. The ability to provide the necessary “adjustment power” is crucial in this context. Nippon Chikudenchi is taking a comprehensive approach to its battery storage business, handling everything from land selection suitable for development, negotiations with power companies, and regulatory procedures, to the selection and implementation of optimal battery solutions and the construction of battery storage facilities.

The Karatsu Battery Storage Facility

The NC Karatsu City Hamadama-cho Hamazaki Storage Plant is designed to support the balancing market, JEPX (the wholesale market), and the capacity market, while also facilitating renewable energy output smoothening. The facility's comprehensive construction is realized in collaboration with Kraftia Co., Ltd., which is responsible for the design and engineering aspects of the project.

Facility Overview:

- Facility Name: NC Karatsu City Hamadama-cho Hamazaki Storage Plant
- Location: Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture
- Design and Construction Company: Kraftia Co., Ltd.
- Installation Start Date: March 18, 2026
- Main Uses: Balancing market participation, JEPX support, capacity market compliance, and renewable energy output stabilization.

Corporate Information

Nippon Chikudenchi Co., Ltd.

- Company Name: Nippon Chikudenchi Co., Ltd.
- Representative: President Shuichi Urushihara
- Location: 13th Floor, Kasumigaseki Building, 3-2-5 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda, Tokyo
- Business Scope: Development and operation of power grid energy storage facilities
- Website: Nippon Chikudenchi

Kraftia Co., Ltd.

- Company Name: Kraftia Co., Ltd.
- Representative: President and Executive Officer Kazuyuki Ishibashi
- Location: 14th Floor, ONE FUKUOKA BLDG., 1-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City
- Business Scope: Power distribution, electricity services, air conditioning, information communications, ecological businesses, residential eco-projects, new business ventures, and international developments.
- Website: Kraftia

This initiative reinforces Nippon Chikudenchi’s commitment to advancing energy storage solutions, which are pivotal in responding to the dynamics of modern energy demands and sustainability efforts.