Japan s first energy storage power station is successful

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4 FAQs about Japan s first energy storage power station is successful

What is Japan's first energy storage project?

In 2015, we started Japan's first demonstration project covering energy storage connected to the power grid in the Koshikishima, Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima. This project is still operating in a stable manner today. One feature of our grid energy storage system is that it utilizes reused batteries from EVs.

What is Kinokawa energy storage plant?

Kinokawa Energy Storage Plant has 64 lithium-ion storage battery containers installed within its premises. With a rated output of 48MW and a rated capacity of 113MWh *2, it has the largest scale *3 out of all energy storage plants currently operating within Japan and is the first to begin operation in ORIX’s energy storage plant business.

Why is Sumitomo launching a large-scale energy storage platform?

One of the main reasons is the insufficient capacity of transmission lines. In response to this issue, Sumitomo Corporation aims to expand its business of storing energy nationwide in Japan by developing a large-scale energy storage platform that can compensate for this lack of transmission line capacity.

Can EV batteries be reused in Japan?

One feature of our grid energy storage system is that it utilizes reused batteries from EVs. Although the penetration rate of EVs in Japan is still only about 1%, the Japanese government aims for 100% of all new passenger car sales to be EVs by 2035. This, at the same time, means that more batteries will be discarded.