Nippon Chikudenchi Starts Operation of Grid-Scale Battery Station in Kumamoto
Nippon Chikudenchi and Digital Grid have started operations for the 'NC Uki City Toyono-cho Battery Station' in Kumamoto Prefecture for the supply-demand adjustment market.
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Nippon Chikudenchi Co., Ltd. and Digital Grid Corporation announced that they began operations for the 'NC Uki City Toyono-cho Battery Station' in Toyono-cho, Uki City, Kumamoto Prefecture, for the supply-demand adjustment market on May 28, 2026. This facility contributes to the stable supply of regional power by absorbing and smoothing the output fluctuations of renewable energy. Nippon Chikudenchi handles development and operation, while Digital Grid provides aggregation support, aiming to build a sustainable power adjustment model.
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What is a grid-scale battery?
It is a large-scale battery connected directly to the power grid to balance electricity supply and demand.