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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.

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.

What is a solarcontainer?

The Solarcontainer is a photovoltaic power plant that was specially developed as a mobile power generator with collapsible PV modules as a mobile solar system, a grid-independent solution represents. Solar panels lay flat on the ground. This position ensures maximum energy harvest Panels lays flat on the ground.

What is solar-plus-storage?

Solar-plus-storage is the integration of a battery energy storage system with a solar photovoltaic (PV) system. Businesses can see far greater benefits with solar-plus-storage than with solar or storage alone. Solar-plus-storage will reduce energy costs, improve renewable energy use, and will provide greater resilience in case of a power outage.

Should you add battery storage to a solar system?

The addition of battery storage to a solar system opens up new opportunities to create a far greater margin of savings. By pairing solar with storage, businesses can store excess solar energy to be consumed later during periods of peak demand.