Ahead of the announcement, PORT successfully brought online a 2 MW/8 MWh grid-scale battery located in Gunma Prefecture. This asset marks GridBeyond’s first active trading project in Japan and serves as a launchpad for a broader portfolio of battery projects scheduled to go live between 2025 and 2028.
“Ireland is a global-leading innovation hub, particularly in digital fields such as AI and energy tech” said Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD, who attended the launch event. “GridBeyond is one of our key companies, a leading example of an Irish advanced technology and sustainable business. The launch of this new initiative in Japan, a critical growth market for the Irish economy, in partnership with PORT, is a testament to the global value of Irish technology, and we are extremely proud of this work. I look forward to seeing both companies achieve further success in contributing to Japan’s decarbonisation and energy optimisation.”
PORT announced its entry into the FTM battery power plant sector in March, aligning with Japan’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal and the country’s accelerating adoption of renewable energy. Since then, PORT has been working closely with GridBeyond to optimise battery operations.
“This first trading milestone not only strengthens our business foundation but also marks a significant step toward large-scale battery deployment in Japan” added PORT’s President and CEO Hirofumi Kasuga. “Our collaboration with GridBeyond goes beyond a technical partnership—I believe it opens up new potential for the energy market as a whole. Together, we aim to expand installations and usage of energy storage systems, contributing to a more sustainable energy infrastructure.”
GridBeyond remains committed to delivering flexibility services in Japan and accelerating efforts to support the country’s decarbonisation goals as a trusted long-term partner.
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