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Winning Strategies for Energy Storage Businesses

As the energy landscape continues to evolve, energy storage emerges as a crucial component in ensuring stability and sustainability within the sector. The upcoming seminar hosted by JPI (Japan Planning Institute) on July 15, 2026, will offer valuable insights into successfully navigating this rapidly expanding market.

Event Overview

The seminar titled “How to Win in the Energy Storage Business? – Revenue Models and Growth Strategies in a Rapidly Expanding Market” features Yusuke Toyota, CEO of Digital Grid Corporation. With extensive experience in energy investment from prestigious firms such as Goldman Sachs, Toyota is well-versed in the intricacies of the energy storage and renewable energy sectors. Participants can expect a comprehensive analysis of the market dynamics as well as actionable strategies to thrive in this competitive environment.

Key Takeaways

Attendees will gain firsthand knowledge about:
1. The Structure of the Expanding Energy Storage Market: Understand how the current market is structured and what it means for future competition.
2. Designing Revenue Models Across Multiple Markets: Learn the essential points when designing revenue models that span wholesale, supply-demand adjustments, and capacity markets.
3. Growth Scenarios for the Japanese Market: By examining overseas case studies, uncover growth scenarios and strategic pathways tailored to the Japanese energy landscape.

Target Audience

This seminar is ideal for professionals within the following sectors:

• - Energy companies and new electricity providers looking to enter the energy storage business.
• - Departments involved in the development and operation of renewable energy and battery projects.
• - Strategy teams responsible for drafting plans that consider the constraints of the power market and grid.

Seminar Schedule

The seminar will take place from 16:30 to 18:30, and an archive of the session will be available for those who cannot attend live. The discussions will focus on the forecasted installation of grid batteries by 2030, based on projections from the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy.

Issues around the dramatic rise in contract applications and the need for structured discussions about market limitations will also be highlighted. During the seminar, common challenges faced in operational implementations, alongside insights from successful international case studies in Australia and the UK, will be thoroughly discussed.

Detailed Agenda

1. The Current Status of Japan's Energy Storage Market: Macro Environment and Structural Challenges
2. Dissecting Energy Storage Business Models
3. Real-World Operations: Timelines and Challenges Faced
4. Reading Future Trends: Insights from International Leading Markets
5. Affinity with Renewables: The Necessity of Co-location and Hybridization
6. Q&A Session
7. Networking Opportunities with Attendees and Presenters

This seminar is a rare opportunity for participants to engage directly with experts and establish valuable connections that may lead to future collaborations.

Attendance Options

Participants can choose from several attendance formats:

• - In-Person Attendance (Archive not included)
• - Live Streaming Attendance (Archive not included)
• - Archive Attendance

Those attending in person or via live stream can opt for an archive add-on for a special price of 18,500 yen (tax included).

Fees

• - Individual Ticket: 37,720 yen (tax included)
• - Group Rate: From the second attendee onward, it’s 32,720 yen (tax included, for simultaneous applications from the same organization).
• - Special Rates: Public sector participants can receive a reduced fee of 11,000 yen for up to two individuals (in-person or live stream only).

For those interested, additional information and registration can be found here.

Networking Opportunities

Post-seminar, participants will have opportunities to ask the speaker questions directly, fostering an environment for building networks and brainstorming new business ideas. After the event, applications for archive access will remain open.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please reach out to JPI at:

• - Address: 5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Kowa Hiroo Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
• - Phone: 03-5793-9761
• - Fax: 03-5793-9767
• - Website: JPI Official

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