100-MW/400-MWh Battery Energy Storage System in Kansai
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Source: Renewables Now
Neoen, a French renewables producer owned by Brookfield, unveiled its first investment in Japan, a 100-MW/400-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project located in the Kansai region, specifically in Hyogo Prefecture. The project, known as the Ako Battery, has a grid connection agreement with Kansai Electric Power Company (KEPCO) secured in January. Construction is expected to start in the co
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Energy Storage, Commercial
- Location
- Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Renewables Now
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Neoen, a French renewables producer owned by Brookfield, unveiled its first investment in Japan, a 100-MW/400-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project located in the Kansai region, specifically in Hyogo Prefecture. The project, known as the Ako Battery, has a grid connection agreement with Kansai Electric Power Company (KEPCO) secured in January. Construction is expected to start in the coming months with commercial operation targeted for 2028. The project is implemented in partnership with French multi-technical services provider Equans and Japanese firm Toho. |
Original sector | Energy Storage |
Location
Country | Japan |
State | Hyogo Prefecture |
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Source | Renewables Now |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Energy Storage, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-05 |
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