Legal Seminar on Grid-Connected Storage and Corporate PPA Insights

Seminar Overview

On July 28, 2025, a significant seminar will be hosted, titled "Legal Insights on Grid Connected Battery Systems and Corporate PPA" by attorney Naotaka Eguchi from Baker McKenzie. This event is crucial for understanding the legal framework surrounding grid storage batteries and corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), especially in the context of Japan's long-term decarbonization goals.

The seminar will discuss the recently concluded Second Round of Long-Term Decarbonization Power Auctions, focusing on the exciting results, including 1.3 GW of contracts awarded for grid-connected battery systems—a competitive landscape where prices fell below 13,000 yen/kW for bids between 3 to 6 hours of duration.

Details of the Seminar

- Date and Time: July 28, 2025, from 1 PM to 4 PM (JST)
- Location: SSK Seminar Room, Zaimax Nishishimbashi Building, 4th Floor, 2-6-2 Nishishimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Participation Options:

- In-person attendance
- Live Streaming via Zoom Webinar
- Archived Access for two weeks post-event

Key Topics to be Covered

1. Results of the Second Round Long-Term Decarbonization Power Auction
- Insights into the awarded contracts and market dynamics.
- Case studies on Japanese companies securing grid storage projects.

2. Business Models and Legal Considerations
- A look into traditional Japanese business practices where land use rights are paired with grid connection for battery developers. Newly released data indicates 95 GW of applications for connection assessments nationwide, indicating significant upward momentum.
- Notable involvement of overseas developers in Japan's grid battery market, showing an increasing interest.

3. Corporate PPAs in Shifting Landscape
- Discussion of the transition from fixed-price purchasing systems affecting renewable energy development to FIP + Corporate PPA models. Hear how businesses are drafting their own PPAs with major purchasing entities like GAFA (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon) leading the charge in renewable energy sourcing.
- Insight into negotiating large-scale corporate PPA contracts and what to bear in mind during these negotiations, emphasizing their long-term nature.

4. Regulatory Landscape and Support Options
- Explore the various subsidies available for grid storage and long-term auction participation.
- Understanding of the tolling models emerging as a practice for off-take agreements and how they differ from traditional models.

Networking Opportunity

The seminar also allows participants to engage actively through Q&A sessions and business card exchanges, fostering connections within the industry.

This event reflects SSK's commitment to provide high-level strategic information to businesses in an evolving commercial landscape. With over 500 seminars a year, SSK aims to be a strategic partner in navigating these changing waters.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this seminar:

- SSK (Shin Shakai System Institute)
- Address: 4th Floor, Zaimax Nishishimbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishishimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Email: info@ssk21.co.jp
- Phone: 03-5532-8850
- Website: SSK Seminar Information

Join us for this vital conversation on the future of grid-connected battery storage and corporate PPAs!