What is the latest status of the project “Ako Battery Energy Storage System”?

The status recorded for “Ako Battery Energy Storage System” is planned.

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This Taiyo project page references ESS News along with the original URL (https://www.ess-news.com/2026/04/07/neoen-to-build-frances-biggest-bess-at-496-mwh-enters-japanese-market/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Ako Battery Energy Storage System

Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Source: ESS News

Project

Planned

A 100 MW/400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai, Japan. Construction is to begin in the coming months following the notice to proceed, with completion expected in 2028. Neoen, Equans, and Toho have obtained a grid connection agreement with Kansai Electric Power Company.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT), Energy Storage
Location: Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: ESS News

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The project “Ako Battery Energy Storage System” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Taiyo aggregates data on it from ESS News.

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	A 100 MW/400 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Hyogo Prefecture, Kansai, Japan. Construction is to begin in the coming months following the notice to proceed, with completion expected in 2028. Neoen, Equans, and Toho have obtained a grid connection agreement with Kansai Electric Power Company.
Original sector	Energy Storage

Location

Country	Japan
State	Hyogo Prefecture

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Record type	Project
Sector	Power Generation (CCGT), Energy Storage
Article published date	2026-04-10

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