Nippon Chikudenchi Begins Operations of Grid-Scale Battery Storage Facility in Tottori City in Partnership with Digital Grid
Nippon Chikudenchi Co., Ltd. announced that it has commenced operations of the 'NC Tottori City Ketaka-cho Battery Storage Plant' on May 13, 2026, in partnership with Digital Grid Co., Ltd. Located in Tottori City, the facility has a rated output of 1,988 kW and a capacity of 8,146 kWh. It aims to stabilize the power grid by absorbing fluctuations from renewable energy sources and will be utilized in the supply-demand adjustment market. Nippon Chikudenchi handles development and operation, while Digital Grid supports market entry. The company plans to expand its battery storage facilities nationwide to contribute to a decarbonized society.
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Nippon Chikudenchi Co., Ltd. and Digital Grid Co., Ltd. have announced the commencement of operations for the 'NC Tottori City Ketaka-cho Battery Storage Plant', a grid-scale battery storage facility in Ketaka-cho, Tottori City, for the supply-demand adjustment market, effective May 13, 2026.
The facility is designed to contribute to a stable regional power supply by absorbing and leveling fluctuations in renewable energy output. It is positioned as a model case for supply-demand adjustment businesses utilizing grid-scale battery storage.
**Facility Overview:**
- Facility Name: NC Tottori City Ketaka-cho Battery Storage Plant
- Location: Ketaka-cho, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture
- Rated Output/Capacity: Battery System 1,988 kW / 8,146 kWh (System by TMEIC, Batteries by CATL)
- Supply-Demand Adjustment Operation Start Date: May 13, 2026
- Aggregator: Digital Grid Co., Ltd.
With the expansion of renewable energy, managing fluctuations in electricity supply and demand has become a critical issue for Japan's energy system. Battery storage is gaining attention as a key infrastructure for stabilizing the grid and advancing the electricity market by bridging the time gap between generation and consumption.
In this project, the companies collaborate with the following roles:
- Nippon Chikudenchi: Overall project development, operation, and on-site management.
- Digital Grid: Aggregation services and support for market entry, including the supply-demand adjustment market, utilizing its Digital Grid Platform.
This partnership aims to establish a sustainable power adjustment model integrating technology, operations, and market access.
**Future Developments:**
Nippon Chikudenchi plans to promote the development of grid-scale battery storage plants across Japan. The company aims to establish a regional energy model that integrates operations across the JEPX (wholesale market), supply-demand adjustment market, capacity market, and disaster-relief energy support. Through its collaboration with Digital Grid, the company will contribute to the stable utilization of renewable energy and the realization of a decarbonized society.
The facility is designed to contribute to a stable regional power supply by absorbing and leveling fluctuations in renewable energy output. It is positioned as a model case for supply-demand adjustment businesses utilizing grid-scale battery storage.
**Facility Overview:**
- Facility Name: NC Tottori City Ketaka-cho Battery Storage Plant
- Location: Ketaka-cho, Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture
- Rated Output/Capacity: Battery System 1,988 kW / 8,146 kWh (System by TMEIC, Batteries by CATL)
- Supply-Demand Adjustment Operation Start Date: May 13, 2026
- Aggregator: Digital Grid Co., Ltd.
With the expansion of renewable energy, managing fluctuations in electricity supply and demand has become a critical issue for Japan's energy system. Battery storage is gaining attention as a key infrastructure for stabilizing the grid and advancing the electricity market by bridging the time gap between generation and consumption.
In this project, the companies collaborate with the following roles:
- Nippon Chikudenchi: Overall project development, operation, and on-site management.
- Digital Grid: Aggregation services and support for market entry, including the supply-demand adjustment market, utilizing its Digital Grid Platform.
This partnership aims to establish a sustainable power adjustment model integrating technology, operations, and market access.
**Future Developments:**
Nippon Chikudenchi plans to promote the development of grid-scale battery storage plants across Japan. The company aims to establish a regional energy model that integrates operations across the JEPX (wholesale market), supply-demand adjustment market, capacity market, and disaster-relief energy support. Through its collaboration with Digital Grid, the company will contribute to the stable utilization of renewable energy and the realization of a decarbonized society.