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Seminar Overview: The Simultaneous Market and the Future of Power Systems

On December 12, 2025, a seminar titled "Understanding the Future of Power Systems: The Simultaneous Market" will take place, featuring key speakers Jun Kimura from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry and Ken Ichimura from Energy Pool Japan. This event is organized by the New Society System Research Institute, in collaboration with the Hara Comprehensive Intelligent Communication System Foundation of Osaka.

Event Details

• - Date: December 12, 2025
• - Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
• - Venue: Kioi Forum, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, New Otani Garden Court 1F
• - Participation Methods:

- In-person lecture at the venue
- Live streaming (Zoom Webinar)
- Archived viewing available for two weeks, allowing multiple views at your convenience

Featured Speakers

1. Jun Kimura - Policy Coordination Officer, Electricity and Gas Industry Division, METI
- Extensive involvement in various committees related to decentralized power systems and market dynamics.
2. Ken Ichimura - President and CEO, Energy Pool Japan
- Key contributor to electrification policies and planning frameworks guiding Japan's energy future.

Key Topics to be Discussed

The seminar will delve into two major segments:

1. Overview of the Simultaneous Market and Future Directions

Presenting: Jun Kimura | 1:00 PM - 2:10 PM
Kimura will discuss the pressing challenges in ensuring effective and stable electricity procurement and supply. With an increasing reliance on renewable energy sources, the operational difficulties are expected to grow. His presentation will cover the principles of the S+3E and the necessary ongoing revisions to the power system to achieve carbon neutrality.

• - Background of the Simultaneous Market
• - Current Discussion Status
• - Next Steps Toward Implementation
• - Q&A Session

2. Future Directions in Power Systems After Implementing the Simultaneous Market

Presenting: Ken Ichimura | 2:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Ichimura will explore the potential impacts of the simultaneous market on the future of power systems. He will address the paradigm shifts expected as the energy supply model transitions from large-scale sources to a decentralized approach, focusing on solar and wind energy.

• - Impacts of the Simultaneous Market
• - Strategies to Avoid Grid Congestion
• - Understanding Zone and Nodal Systems
• - Local Flexibility and Its Functions
• - DR Ready and Super Aggregators
• - Q&A Session

About New Society System Research Institute (SSK)

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Contact Information

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