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Introduction

Japan Storage Battery Co., Ltd. and Digital Grid Co., Ltd. have teamed up to officially enter the supply-demand adjustment market with their newly constructed electric storage facility, NC Kasugai Nishio, located in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture. This facility is designed to absorb and smoothen the fluctuations in renewable energy output, thus contributing to a stable supply of electricity in the region.

Facility Overview

• - Facility Name: NC Kasugai Nishio Electric Storage Facility
• - Location: 666 Nishio-cho, Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture
• - Rated Output: 1,949 kW
• - Rated Capacity: 8,128 kWh
• - Primary Use: Supply-demand adjustment market, JEPX (wholesale market), capacity market support, renewable energy output smoothing
• - Aggregator: Digital Grid Co., Ltd.

The establishment of the NC Kasugai Nishio facility serves as a model case for battery storage projects, showcasing how companies can harness their strengths to create new value in the energy sector.

Background

As the adoption of renewable energy sources continues to expand, adjusting the fluctuations in electricity supply and demand has become a critical challenge for Japan's energy system. Energy storage batteries are gaining attention as key players that help bridge the temporal gap between energy generation and consumption. They serve as a foundational infrastructure for stabilizing the grid and modernizing the electricity market.

Japan Storage Battery is responsible for overall project development, operations, and site management, while Digital Grid provides aggregation services using their Digital Grid Platform, supporting entry into supply-demand adjustment markets. This collaboration aims to build a sustainable electricity adjustment model based on a triad of technology, operations, and market practices.

Future Developments

Looking ahead, Japan Storage Battery plans to promote the deployment of electric storage facilities across various regions in Japan. The company aims to establish a local energy model that integrates wholesale market support (JEPX), supply-demand adjustment markets, capacity markets, and disaster prevention energy assistance. Through collaboration with Digital Grid, they intend to contribute to the stable utilization of renewable energy and the realization of a decarbonized society.

Company Profiles

Japan Storage Battery Co., Ltd.

• - Company Name: Japan Storage Battery Co., Ltd.
• - Representative: President, Shuichi Urushihara
• - Location: 13th Floor, Kasumigaseki Building, 3-2-5 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
• - Established: July 29, 2024
• - Business: Development and operation of grid storage batteries, disaster prevention energy support
• - Website: nipponchikudenchi.co.jp

Digital Grid Co., Ltd.

• - Company Name: Digital Grid Co., Ltd.
• - Representative: President and CEO, Yusuke Toyota
• - Location: 3rd Floor, Akasaka Enokizaka Building, 1-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Established: October 2017
• - Business: Operation of the Digital Grid Platform for power and environmental value trading, decentralized power source aggregation services
• - Website: digitalgrid.com