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How big is Japan's battery market?

According to National Policy Unit estimates, Japan’s total storage battery market size is ¥930 Billion (according to 2011 figures).90 In terms of energy storage usage, Japan’s battery-based energy storage market is growing aggressively.

What are Japan's new battery energy storage regulations?

The government is also reforming its battery energy storage system (BESS) regulations, with batteries set to play an important role in maximizing renewable energy supply and avoiding grid constraints. We look at the changes being implemented and what they mean for renewable energy projects in Japan.

What is the future of battery storage in Japan?

At the residential level, where battery storage capacities are projected at 100,000 to 250,000 kW, life-span is also projected to increase 50 to 100%. Other small-scale uses, such as data center backup energy storage are projected by NEDO to become commercially widespread in Japan before 2020.

What types of batteries are used in Japan's energy storage landscape?

Various battery technology types are represented in Japan’s energy storage landscape. These range in diversity, from large-scale NaS sites with output capacity of up to 50 mW, to wind-farm-based VRFB facilities, to a 600 kW facility built of aggregated Li-ion electric vehicle batteries.

Should battery storage be installed in Japan?

Installing battery storage would reduce the cost of upgrading the grid and avoid wasting clean generation. Most BESSs in Japan are currently co-located with renewable power installations, but the country is increasingly looking at installing standalone systems to provide grid balancing services.

How much does solar power cost in Japan?

Although Japan’s leading utility has pledged to keep paying for excess solar power generated by household systems, the ¥10/kWh on offer is well below the average electricity price of ¥23.35/kWh recorded by the Japanese Agency for Natural Resources and Energy between 2011 and 2016.