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Seminar on the Power Market and Battery Business

On August 1, 2025, Energy Pool Japan's CEO, Ken Ichimura, will host an enlightening seminar focused on the current state of the power market and the challenges facing the battery industry. This seminar is inspired by the seventh Basic Energy Plan adopted by the Cabinet on February 18, 2025, which emphasizes the dual utilization of renewable energy and nuclear power while also highlighting the roles of natural gas and coal-fired power generation.

Seminar Details

• - Date and Time: Friday, August 1, 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM (JST)
• - Location: SSK Seminar Room, 4F, Zaimax Nishi-Shinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo
• - Formats Available: On-site attendance, live streaming via Zoom Webinar, and two weeks of archived content for on-demand viewing.

Key Topics Covered

1. Understanding the Seventh Basic Energy Plan
The seminar will delve into the implications of the seventh Basic Energy Plan regarding the integration of renewable energy sources alongside nuclear energy. The discussion will also explore the strategic significance of natural gas and coal-fired power, addressing the underlying economic security concerns associated with electricity generation.

2. Latest Developments in Power Markets
Participants will learn about the need for improved operations in demand-supply balancing markets, alongside detailed examinations of capacity markets, demand-supply adjustment markets, and the prospective introduction of simultaneous markets.

3. Interrelationship Between Battery Business and Power Markets
The seminar will illustrate the critical positioning of the battery sector within various power markets, closely linked to renewable energy.

4. Future Challenges for the Battery Business
Attendees will assess the forthcoming challenges the battery industry must navigate in alignment with evolving energy policies and market conditions.

5. Q&A Session and Networking
The event will conclude with an open discussion for participants to exchange insights and business cards.

About Ken Ichimura

Ken Ichimura is a prominent figure in Japan's energy sector, currently serving as the president and CEO of Energy Pool Japan. His extensive experience includes participation as a committee member in several panels organized by Japan's Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, focusing on the future of decentralized power systems and various aspects of energy policy.

Contact Information

For any inquiries or further information, please reach out to:

• - Institution: New Society Systems Research Institute (SSK)
• - Address: 4F, Zaimax Nishi-Shinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo
• - Email: info@ssk21.co.jp
• - Phone: 03-5532-8850
• - Fax: 03-5532-8851
• - Website: SSK Website

About SSK

SSK has been a leader in providing corporate seminar services since its inception on December 6, 1996. With approximately 500 seminars held each year, SSK specializes in delivering high-level strategic, marketing, and technological information tailored to the ever-evolving business landscape. The aim is to contribute to creating business opportunities and supporting the success of various enterprises in Japan.