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Seminar Overview

On June 10, 2025, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will hold a seminar featuring Ken Ichimura, the President and CEO of Energy Pool Japan. The topic will dive into the future directions of the capacity market, supply-demand adjustment, simultaneous markets, and the concept of Demand Response (DR) readiness.

Background

The seventh energy basic plan, unveiled in December 2024, emphasizes the need to maximize the utilization of renewable energy and nuclear power. This highlights the importance of engagement from the demand side, particularly through decentralized power systems and battery storage solutions. However, different viewpoints exist regarding economic security considerations.

The seminar aims to unpack the seventh energy basic plan, tying it to past developments while elaborating on the business of decentralized energy resources and what it means to be DR ready. Ken Ichimura, who contributes to several advisory committees under the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, will share insights on the policy implications regarding capacity, supply-demand adjustments, and simultaneous markets.

Key Lecture Topics

1. Energy Policy Basic Law and Basic Energy Plan
- The uniqueness of Japan's electricity business and the establishment of the Basic Energy Policy Law.
- The seventh energy basic plan in connection to the GX2040 vision.

2. Policy Directions for Decentralized Power Systems (DER/DSR) and DR Readiness
- The positioning of DSR/DER within the seventh energy basic plan.
- Exploring the concept of DR readiness.

3. Latest Trends in Capacity, Supply-Demand Adjustment, and Simultaneous Markets
- The positioning of each market within the seventh energy basic plan.
- The latest policy discussions surrounding each market.

4. Electricity Business in 2050
- The seventh energy basic plan’s vision for the electricity sector by 2050.
- Directions for future industrial policies.

5. Q&A Session
6. Networking
- A unique opportunity for attendees to exchange business cards and connect with industry professionals and speakers, which can facilitate expansion and new collaborations.

Participation Options

Participants can attend the seminar in person, via live streaming, or through archived sessions (available for two weeks for on-demand viewing).

Fees

• - Individual: ¥37,590 (tax included)
• - Two or more from the same company: ¥32,590

(Applicable for simultaneous applications from affiliated companies)

• - Public sector attendees (up to 2 individuals): ¥11,000 (limited to in-person or live stream)

Additional Information

After the seminar, questions for the speaker will be accommodated, and there will be ample opportunity to build networking connections that can lead to new business opportunities.

For more details and to register, visit JPI Seminar Page.

Contact

Japan Planning Institute
Address: Kowa Hiroo Building, 5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
Phone: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: https://www.jpi.co.jp

About JPI

For over half a century, JPI has served as a bridge among politics, administration, and private entities, supporting the elaboration of national policies and projects. Our seminars offer valuable information tailored for senior management and executives to facilitate business operations.