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Upcoming Seminar on Energy Storage

The energy storage sector is experiencing rapid advancements and growing importance in both Japan and the global market. On December 19, 2025, a significant seminar titled “Operations and Strategies of Energy Storage Facilities in Japan and Globally” will take place, featuring insights from three leading experts in the field: Ryohta Michino from Itochu Corporation, Jun Seki from Gore Street Japan, and Isamu Hasegawa from Mitsubishi Research Institute.

Seminar Details

The seminar offers both in-person and online attendance options.

• - Date and Time: December 19, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:55 PM (JST)
• - Venue: Kioi Forum, 4-1 Kioicho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo, Japan
• - Online Access: Live streaming via Zoom webinar, with an archive available for two weeks for on-demand viewing.

Overview

The current spotlight on energy storage facilities presents a unique opportunity for capturing insights from key players who are shaping the industry's future. The three featured speakers, who are members of Japan’s only dedicated energy storage fund investment committee, will share their analyses regarding the future of energy storage systems and batteries both within Japan and on a global scale.

About the Energy Storage Fund

The Tokyo Energy Storage Investment Limited Liability Partnership, a pioneering initiative co-established by Itochu Corporation and Gore Street Capital, stands as Japan's first and only dedicated energy storage fund. This fund encompasses 12 investors and aims to develop, invest in, and manage new energy storage projects throughout Japan, especially in the Kanto region. Leveraging the extensive track record of Itochu and the global fund management expertise of Gore, the fund also serves as a showcase to promote effective energy storage development from the ground up. It targets diversified funding strategies and seeks to expand market opportunities.

Seminar Agenda

1. Introduction to the Energy Storage Fund and Market Trends in Japan

Speaker: Ryohta Michino (1:00 PM – 1:55 PM)

• - Michino will outline the history and developments of Itochu’s battery business, context for establishing the energy storage fund, and share learnings from operational projects. He will also provide insights into market expectations for Japan’s energy storage sector moving forward.

2. Lessons from Europe and North America for Japan’s Energy Storage Future

Speaker: Jun Seki (2:00 PM – 2:55 PM)

• - Seki will delve into Gore Street’s portfolio across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Texas, and California, discussing the current landscape of battery businesses in these regions and implications for the Japanese market, highlighting aspects such as project development, construction, and monetization.

3. Impact of Regulatory Frameworks on Japan’s Battery Business

Speaker: Isamu Hasegawa (3:00 PM – 3:55 PM)

• - Hasegawa will provide insights into the regulatory environment affecting the battery business in Japan, discussing findings from extensive research conducted through the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. He will share points of caution and forecasts for the future of the battery sector.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please reach out to the SSK Institute at:

• - Address: 4F, Zaimax Nishishinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishishinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
• - Email: [email protected]
• - Phone: 03-5532-8850
• - Fax: 03-5532-8851
• - Website: SSK21.co.jp

About SSK Institute

Since its establishment in December 1996, SSK Institute has planned and hosted approximately 500 corporate seminars annually, providing information services aimed at delivering high-level strategic, marketing, and technological insights to help businesses thrive in a diversified environment. With continual engagement in various business sectors, SSK remains a strategic partner, dedicated to sharing cutting-edge information for the success and growth of its clients.