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Kyushu T&D Launches Japan’s First 15-to-30-Minute Curtailment Control System

Publication date: June 5, 2026 Kyushu T&D Launches Japan’s First 15-to-30-Minute Curtailment Control System Kyushu Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (T&D) is strengthening measures to reduce renewable energy curtailment. Curtailment refers to a measure in which transmission system operators (TSOs) control power generation output to balance electricity demand and supply. Due to its sunnier weather …

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OCCTO Awards 7.3 GW in Latest LTDA Round, With BESS Competition Easing

Publication date: June 5, 2026 OCCTO Awards 7.3 GW in Latest LTDA Round, With BESS Competition Easing The Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators (OCCTO) has announced the results of the third round of the Long-Term Decarbonized Power Source Auction (LTDA). Total bidding volume reached 10.856 GW, of which 7.299 GW was awarded. The …

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Japan Data Center Update 19: Government and Industry Push Integrated Approaches to Data Center Development

Publication date: May 26, 2026 Japan Data Center Update 19: Government and Industry Push Integrated Approaches to Data Center Development Ministry of the Environment Offers Up to JPY 1 Billion for Low-Carbon Data Center Projects The Ministry of the Environment (MoE) launched a tender for subsidies supporting data center decarbonization through energy efficiency improvements and …

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METI to Limit Grid Connection Study Applications by Region to Manage Surge in BESS

Publication date: April 21, 2026 METI to Limit Grid Connection Study Applications by Region to Manage Surge in BESS The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)’s expert committee has recently decided to introduce a cap on the number of grid connection study applications per operator for grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). The cap …

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Japan Modifies Proposed FY2026 Balancing-Market Reforms

Publication date: Feb 7, 2026 Japan Modifies Proposed FY2026 Balancing-Market Reforms In October 2025, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) proposed a reduction in the balancing market price cap to JPY 7.21 starting from FY2026. This was met with widespread criticism from market participants, who claimed it could undermine market dynamics. Following discussions, …

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JERA, PowerX JV in Deal to Manage BESS Capacity

Publication date: April 11, 2025 JERA, PowerX JV in Deal to Manage BESS Capacity JERA Cross, a wholly owned subsidiary of JERA (a joint venture owned by TEPCO Fuel & Power and Chubu EPCo) and PowerX, announced that it had signed a basic agreement for a comprehensive collaboration to jointly promote #BESS (Battery Energy Storage …

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