Fukushima-based, Japan's First 'Grid-Scale Battery Storage x Vacant Homes' Business Model to Rebuild Regional Energy Infrastructure

Everylab Inc. (Headquarters: 4-8 Shimo-Kameda, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture; Representative Director: Tenmon Kikuchi) has launched the "Regional Energy Infrastructure Reconstruction Project" with the aim of solving two social issues: the worsening vacant home problem nationwide and the shortage of power adjustment capacity accompanying the spread of renewable energy.

This project is an initiative to utilize vacant homes and idle land to install grid-scale battery storage systems and regenerate them as new regional power infrastructure.

We will begin by expanding in the Tohoku region, primarily Fukushima, Miyagi, and Yamagata prefectures, aiming to develop 100 sites in the first year and build a 100 MWh scale battery storage network within three years. Subsequently, we will proceed with nationwide expansion.

Grid-scale battery storage utilizing vacant home sites (image)

Transforming the Vacant Home Problem from a "Liability" to a "Regional Asset"

The number of vacant homes in Japan exceeds 9 million, reaching a record high.

The increase in vacant homes creates numerous social issues, including landscape deterioration, increased crime and disaster risks, fixed asset tax burdens, and inheritance problems. On the other hand, the introduction of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power is rapidly advancing towards the realization of a decarbonized society, but a shortage of adjustment capacity to absorb fluctuations in power generation is a challenge.

Based on the concept of "transforming unused real estate into power infrastructure that supports the region," Everylab is challenging a new business model that simultaneously solves the vacant home problem and energy challenges.

If battery storage systems of the 200 kWh class were installed in just 1% of the over 9 million vacant homes nationwide, it would be possible to form a distributed battery storage network of approximately 18 GWh. This is equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of about 4,600 general households.

We believe this initiative is not merely real estate utilization, but a new social infrastructure concept that decentralizes and strengthens Japan's energy infrastructure.

What is the Battery Storage Vacant Home Reconstruction Project?

In this project, we will acquire or lease vacant homes and idle land and install grid-scale battery storage systems.

Depending on the condition of the buildings, we will utilize existing structures, and after demolition and整備 (seibi - maintenance/renovation) as necessary, we will regenerate them as regional energy hubs.

The installed equipment will be primarily in the 49.9 kW / 200 kWh class, contributing to the stabilization of the power grid and the effective utilization of renewable energy.

Value Brought to the Local Community

This project aims to create the following social value:

Resolution of vacant home and land problems Promotion of renewable energy diffusion Stabilization of power supply Improvement of regional resilience during disasters Creation of new investment in the regional economy Realization of a decarbonized society

Everylab aims not just for battery storage installation, but for the "construction of decentralized energy infrastructure."

We are seeking information on vacant homes and idle land.

To promote this project, we are seeking information on vacant homes and idle land, primarily in Fukushima, Miyagi, and Yamagata prefectures.

We welcome real estate information such as the following:

・Vacant homes not utilized for a long period

・Real estate for sale ・Inherited real estate

・Real estate with high management burden

・Idle land

・Undeveloped land

・Land with road access

・Land near utility poles or power lines

・Land accessible by truck

We are actively considering utilization through leasing, not just sales of land.

Serious vacant land/home issues in rural areas

We are seeking information on vacant homes and idle land.

Everylab is broadly seeking information on vacant homes and idle land, primarily in Fukushima, Miyagi, and Yamagata prefectures, to promote this project.

"I want to sell"

"I inherited it but don't know how to use it"

"I want to reduce the management burden"

"I want to use it as leased land"

We welcome consultations from real estate owners with such concerns.

We are actively considering utilization through leasing, not just purchasing land.

Promoting Collaboration with Real Estate Companies and Landowners

Everylab is actively promoting collaboration with real estate companies, landowners, financial institutions, and demolition contractors.

We are seeking partners to create new regional value through the effective utilization of idle real estate.

Aiming for 100 Sites in the First Year and 100 MWh in Three Years

Everylab aims to develop 100 projects in the first year.

Furthermore, over the next three years, we will build a cumulative decentralized battery storage network of 100 MWh scale and expand the model established in Tohoku nationwide.

We redefine vacant homes not as a social problem, but as "future infrastructure assets."

Comment from Representative Kikuchi

"The vacant home problem is not just a real estate issue, but also a regional community issue. However, if you change your perspective, vacant homes and idle land are valuable assets that support future infrastructure.

We want to create new value in unused real estate and contribute to the stabilization of regional power and the realization of a decarbonized society.

We will start with initiatives in Tohoku and, based on their results, expand nationwide.

Under the vision of 'Transforming 9 million vacant homes nationwide into future power infrastructure,' we will create new social infrastructure together with the regions.

Those who are struggling with the utilization of vacant homes and idle land, real estate companies, and landowners, please feel free to contact us."

Company Overview

Company Name: Everylab Inc.

Representative: Representative Director Tenmon Kikuchi

Location: 4-8 Shimo-Kameda, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture

Business Activities: ・Renewable energy business ・Grid-scale battery storage development business ・Energy infrastructure development business

Please inquire via our official LINE account.

[Contact Information]

Everylab Inc. Public Relations Office

MAIL: office@everylab.jp

WEB: https://everylab.jp/

Utilizing idle land and vacant homes to create new regional power infrastructure