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Seminar Overview: Understanding Energy Markets

On October 28, 2025, a groundbreaking seminar titled "From Zero to Understanding Capacity, Demand-Supply Adjustment, and Concurrent Markets" will take place, led by Ken Ichimura, the CEO of Energy Pool Japan. This seminar marks the first of a two-part series aimed at educating participants about the intricate workings of capacity and demand-supply adjustment markets.

Details of the Seminar

The sessions will be conducted via Zoom webinar, allowing live participation as well as access to recordings for two weeks afterward. The structure of the seminar will delve into the fundamental mechanisms of the electricity system reform, starting from the proposal for balancing power and evolving into new markets that have significantly broadened the options available for consumers.

As developments in energy policy unfold, particularly highlighted by the cabinet decision on the 7th Energy Basic Plan in February, understanding how these markets will evolve is crucial. This seminar will discuss not only the fundamentals of capacity markets but also address the broader concerns regarding stable energy supply and market liquidity.

Featured Topics in the First Session

In the first session, titled "From Zero to Understanding the Electricity Business and Capacity Markets," the seminar will cover several key topics:

1. Introduction to Electricity System Reform: A comprehensive overview of what electricity system reform entails.
2. Capacity Market Essentials:
- Importance of capacity markets
- Comparison with international capacity markets, identifying challenges
- Overview of Japan’s capacity market structure
- Main and additional auctions
- Long-term decarbonization power source auctions
- Backup power systems
- Upcoming mid- to long-term trading market
3. Summary & Shared Insights: A cohesive wrap-up focusing on the value of kilowatt (KW) and its implications.
4. Q&A Session: An opportunity for attendees to engage and clarify their understanding.

Each session stands alone, allowing for attendance at any single workshop without the need to commit to both. Participants can select the topics most relevant to their interests.

Commitment to Knowledge Dissemination

SSK Research Institute, the organizer behind this seminar, has been a pillar in the business seminar industry since its establishment in December 1996. With over 500 seminars conducted annually, SSK focuses on providing high-level management strategies, marketing information, technology insights, and much more to adapt to the evolving business environment. By offering timely information and critical insights, SSK aims to be a strategic partner for businesses seeking growth and success.

To learn more or register for this essential seminar, please visit the SSK seminar page.

For inquiries, you can contact:

• - New Society System Research Institute

2-6-2 Nishi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 03-5532-8850

Don’t miss this opportunity to enrich your understanding of the rapidly changing landscape of the energy market!