[Nippon Chikudenchi] Grid-Scale Battery Facility 'NC Masuda-shi Higashicho Storage Station' Begins Power Reception in Masuda City, Shimane

Nippon Chikudenchi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Shuichi Urushihara) is pleased to announce that the grid-scale battery storage facility 'NC Masuda-shi Higashicho Storage Station,' constructed in Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture, began receiving power on March 19, 2026.

This facility is positioned as a regionally distributed energy hub that absorbs and levels out the output fluctuations of renewable energy, supporting the Japan Electric Power Exchange (JEPX) wholesale market, the supply-demand adjustment market, and the capacity market. Furthermore, it functions as a disaster prevention base to support regional power supply during emergencies, contributing to the enhancement of local resilience.

[Facility Overview] - Facility Name: NC Masuda-shi Higashicho Storage Station - Location: Masuda City, Shimane Prefecture - Rated Output / Capacity: 1,988 kW / 8,146 kWh - Battery System: TMEIC (Battery cells: CATL) - Operation Start Date: March 19, 2026 - Design and Construction: Kando Co., Ltd.

With the expansion of renewable energy, balancing power supply and demand has become a critical challenge. Storage batteries play a central role in absorbing fluctuations and supporting stable grid operation. This project utilizes a battery system by CATL and a Power Conditioning System (PCS) by TMEIC. This high-reliability configuration enables stable operations across multiple power markets.

Construction was handled by Kando Co., Ltd., with a design focus on local environmental conservation and safety.

[Future Outlook] Nippon Chikudenchi will continue to promote grid-scale storage projects across Japan, strengthening collaborations with local communities and municipalities to realize a decarbonized society and improve disaster response capabilities.

[Company Profiles] - Nippon Chikudenchi Co., Ltd.: Development and operation of grid-scale battery facilities. (https://nipponchikudenchi.co.jp) - Kando Co., Ltd.: Gas, communication, and power generation infrastructure. (http://www.kando.co.jp) - TMEIC: Industrial systems and power electronics for manufacturing plants. (https://www.tmeic.co.jp)