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What is Japan's energy storage policy?
As policy, technology, and decarbonization goals converge, Japan is positioning energy storage as a critical link between its climate targets and energy reliability. Japan’s energy storage policy is anchored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), which outlined its ambitions in the 6th Strategic Energy Plan, adopted in 2021.
What is Japan's Strategic Energy Plan?
The Government of Japan formulates the Strategic Energy Plan under the Basic Act on Energy Policy to show the basic directions for Japan’s energy policies. The Advisory Committee for Natural Resources and Energy started discussions on the Seventh Strategic Energy Plan in May 2024 and presented the draft version of the plan on December 17, 2024.
How is Japan's energy storage landscape changing?
Japan’s energy storage landscape is shifting, pushed by household demand, corporate ESG mandates, and domestic battery manufacturing. The residential lithium-ion market, projected to grow at a CAGR of 33.9% through 2030, remains one of the fastest-expanding segments.
What is the target range for Japan's Strategic Energy Plan?
This context likely influenced the broad target range of 40–50% set in the plan. In the previous Strategic Energy Plan, the target for 2030 was 36–38%. A 40% target allows for achieving the goal with only minimal progress. Notably, the Japanese government frequently changes rules after projects are awarded, essentially “moving the goalposts.”
Does Japan's energy storage rollout face structural headwinds?
Despite strong policy signals, Japan’s energy storage rollout faces deep structural headwinds. The nation’s split-grid architecture—50 Hz in the east and 60 Hz in the west—limits electricity transfer and complicates nationwide deployment.
How big is Japan's battery storage capacity?
Rystad forecasts Japan's battery storage capacity could reach about 4 GW based on projects under construction, planned and awarded, which would require $6 billion in investment.