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Seminar Overview: Frontiers of Aggregation Business

On April 20, 2026, a significant seminar titled "The Frontiers of Aggregation Business" will be held, bringing together experts in the field of energy to discuss innovative strategies in the energy sector. This event will feature distinguished speakers: Mr. Hidemi Shinkai from Toshiba Energy Systems and Mr. Naoto Hayashi from E-Flow LLC.

Event Details

• - Date: April 20, 2026 (Monday)
• - Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
• - Location: SSK Seminar Room, 4th Floor, ZAI MAX Nishi-Shimbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Attendance Options:

- In-person attendance
- Live streaming via Zoom webinar
- Archive access for two weeks after the seminar

Key Topics of Discussion

1. The Independent Renewable Energy Landscape

Presented by: Mr. Hidemi Shinkai (1:00 PM - 2:10 PM)
As the renewable energy sector faces market risks and challenges related to the electrical grid, this segment will explore methods to revamp revenue structures through the use of energy storage systems. Attendees will gain insights into utilizing advanced trading strategies and optimized controls across multiple markets, emphasizing the empowerment of renewable energy business models and the profit enhancement through collaboration with consumers.

Key points of discussion will include:

• - Environment surrounding renewable energy
• - Transition of revenue models by aggregators (from FIT to FIP and PPA models)
• - Changes in trading environments for non-fossil value
• - Enhancements in profitability through the use of energy storage
• - Technologies and operations enabling aggregation
• - Policy trends and future institutional design perspectives
• - Q&A session / Networking opportunities

2. The Role of Aggregators in Energy Storage Operations

Presented by: Mr. Naoto Hayashi (2:20 PM - 3:30 PM)
As the integration of renewable energy accelerates, traditional fossil fuel sources, which have historically balanced supply and demand, are being phased out due to profitability challenges and decarbonization trends. This segment will address the growing importance of energy storage systems integrated with grid and renewable energy sources. Attendees will learn more about the operations of aggregators managing these storage systems and how they are effectively utilized in the electricity market.

This discussion will cover:

• - Definition and role of aggregators
• - Reasons behind the rising interest in energy storage
• - Applications of energy storage (grid-connected / renewable energy integrated)
• - Introduction to electricity markets open to grid-connected storage (JEPX, demand-supply adjustment market, capacity market)
• - Overview of E-Flow’s operation of grid-connected and renewable-integrated storage systems
• - Q&A session / Networking opportunities

Contact Information

For inquiries related to the seminar, please contact:
Shin-Society System Research Institute
2-6-2 Nishi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 4th Floor, ZAI MAX Nishi-Shimbashi Building
Email: [email protected]
TEL: 03-5532-8850
FAX: 03-5532-8851
Website: SSK Official Site

About Shin-Society System Research Institute (SSK)

Established on December 6, 1996, SSK has been a pivotal provider of business seminars focused on high-level strategic information and marketing insights for over 28 years. With approximately 500 seminars held annually, SSK aims to facilitate the creation of business opportunities in an evolving marketplace. Through its seminars and additional business services like B2B advertising and market research, SSK continues to be a strategic partner, delivering cutting-edge information to support your business success.