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TAOKE ENERGY Expands with New Energy Storage Facilities

TAOKE ENERGY, a notable player in Japan's renewable energy sector, has officially commenced operations at two new energy storage facilities located in Gunma and Saga prefectures. Both facilities are equipped with 2MW of capacity and were inaugurated on August 10, 2026. They are set to enter the demand-supply adjustment market on November 16 and December 1, respectively, marking a significant step towards enhancing the country’s energy stability and efficiency.

Overview of the Energy Storage Facilities

• - Facility Name: Gunma Ota 2MW Energy Storage Facility
• - Location: Nishi-Nagaoka Town, Ota City, Gunma Prefecture
• - Facility Name: Saga Imari 2MW Energy Storage Facility
• - Location: Imari City, Saga Prefecture

Technical Specifications

As the integration of renewable energy sources expands in Japan, the role of energy storage in stabilizing the power grid has become increasingly vital. These newly operational facilities are designed to harness battery power as a tool for managing supply-demand fluctuations and thus contribute significantly to grid stability.

The two facilities represent different business models; the Gunma site operates as a standalone sales project, while the Saga site is a self-investment project by TAOKE. Despite their differing structures, both facilities are managed by POWER POOL, a subsidiary of TAOKE, which acts as the aggregator, overseeing market operations and controls. This integrated approach ensures stability and maximizes market value across varying project types.

Advancing Energy Management

TAOKE champions a tripartite model known as “SI・EM・AG” for its energy storage systems. This model encompasses not only the design and construction of energy storage facilities but also includes TAOKE’s proprietary energy management systems for controlling and monitoring these facilities. Ultimately, the goal is to move beyond simply constructing equipment; rather, the aim is to realize storage capabilities that continuously generate value in the market.

Through the operation of these facilities, TAOKE plans to leverage collected data and market operational expertise to continuously enhance control performance and operational efficiency. The company is committed to advancing the construction of energy storage facilities across Japan, thereby strengthening its capacity to respond to the demand-supply adjustment market and contributing to the effective utilization of renewable energy while establishing a reliable power infrastructure.

TAOKE ENERGY's developments signify an important evolution in Japan's energy landscape as they pave the way towards a more sustainable and stable future, effectively positioning themselves as a key player in the energy storage sector.