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Kansai Electric Power's Seminar on Energy Storage Solutions

On May 15, 2026, JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will host a highly anticipated seminar featuring Mr. Toshiki Oda, the Head of the Energy Storage Business Group at Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd. This event aims to illuminate the efforts and prospects of the system energy storage projects undertaken by Kansai Electric Power.

The seminar titled "Innovations in Energy Storage Solutions and Business Opportunities" will unfold between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM in Tokyo. Attendees will explore diverse elements of energy storage, including recent market trends and the burgeoning responsibilities that arise from the heavy adoption of renewable energy sources. The significance of energy storage stations in the current electric supply and demand structure will also be heavily discussed.

Detailed Background of the Seminar

With the backdrop of increasing renewable energy integration, the primary objectives of the seminar include:

• - Outlining the required roles and market trends associated with energy storage systems.
• - Presenting the ongoing initiatives of Kansai Electric Power's group in the energy storage sector.
• - Discussing business models rooted in demand adjustment and capacity market trends, along with examples of large-scale domestic projects and the capital financing strategies being utilized.

Mr. Oda’s lecture will delve into critical agendas that highlight where Kansai Electric Power positions itself in alignment with the current and future market dynamics. The attendees can expect insights about:

1. Vision and Position of Kansai Electric Power Group
(a) Overview of the Kansai Electric Power Group's vision
(b) Initiatives toward achieving the mid-term management plan
(c) The importance of the energy storage business in conjunction with the VX business initiatives.

2. Roles and Trends of Energy Storage Systems
(a) Fundamental roles of energy storage
(b) Understanding the value of electricity and associated trading markets
(c) Trends surrounding energy storage businesses
(d) Predictions on the energy storage battery market
(e) Review of current policy dynamics in demand adjustment market
(f) Future policies in demand adjustment markets.

3. Current Development Status of Energy Storage Systems
(a) Strategy on energy storage development
(b) Current status of energy storage projects
(c) Overview of the Tana Gawa energy storage project
(d) Business scheme analysis
(e) Strengths of Kansai Electric Power Group.

4. Upcoming Initiatives of Kansai Electric Power Group
(a) Introduction of Kan-denchi (one-stop service for energy storage)
(b) Launching E-Flow (an aggregator)
(c) Detailed overview of K2-batOM (an O&M company).

5. Looking Ahead: New Services and Offerings.

6. Q&A Session Related to the Discussion.

7. Networking Opportunities: Participants will have a unique chance to engage in direct conversations with the speaker and exchange business cards with other attendees across various sectors, creating valuable networking opportunities.

Attendance Options

The seminar offers multiple attendance formats:

• - In-person attendance (without archive access)
• - Live-stream attendance (without archive access)
• - Archive access available later

An additional fee can be paid for archive access for those attending in person or through live streaming.

Registration Details

The registration fee is set at 37,850 yen (tax included) per individual, with scaled discounts for additional attendees from the same organization. Local government participants can attend at a preferential rate. Details and registrations are accessible through the link: Register Here.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please reach out to:
Japan Planning Institute, Inc.
Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
Phone: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: Japan Planning Institute

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