Nippon Chikudenchi Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shuichi Urushibara; hereinafter "Nippon Chikudenchi") and Digital Grid, Inc. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yusuke Toyoda; hereinafter "Digital Grid") are pleased to announce that the grid-connected storage facility "NC Aobaku Kami-Aiko B Substation," located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, commenced operations for the supply-demand adjustment market on June 30, 2026.

This facility is designed to absorb and stabilize fluctuations in renewable energy output, contributing to a stable regional power supply. It serves as a model case for supply-demand adjustment business utilizing grid-connected storage batteries. By leveraging each company's strengths, we aim to create new value in the energy sector.

▲ NC Aobaku Kami-Aiko B Substation

[Facility Overview]

Facility Name

NC Aobaku Kami-Aiko B Substation

Location

Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

Rated Output/Capacity

Battery System

1,959kW / 8,146kWh TMEIC (Battery: CATL)

Supply-Demand Adjustment Operation Start Date

June 30, 2026

Aggregator

Digital Grid, Inc.

With the expanding adoption of renewable energy, managing fluctuations in power supply and demand has become a critical issue for Japan's energy system. Batteries are gaining attention as a means to bridge the temporal gap between power generation and consumption, serving as foundational infrastructure to stabilize the grid and advance the electricity market.

In this project, the companies collaborate in the following roles:

Nippon Chikudenchi: Development, operation, and on-site management of the overall project. Digital Grid: Aggregation utilizing the Digital Grid platform and support for market entry into the supply-demand adjustment market.

This collaboration aims to establish a sustainable power adjustment model through the integration of technology, operations, and market participation.

[Future Development]

Nippon Chikudenchi plans to promote the deployment of grid-connected storage facilities nationwide, aiming to establish regional energy models that integrate JEPX (Wholesale Market), the supply-demand adjustment market, the capacity market, and disaster prevention energy support. Through collaboration with Digital Grid, we will contribute to the stable utilization of renewable energy and the realization of a decarbonized society.

[Company Overviews]

Nippon Chikudenchi Co., Ltd.

Company Name: Nippon Chikudenchi Co., Ltd. Representative: Shuichi Urushibara, President and CEO Location: 13F, Kasumigaseki Building, 3-2-5 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Business Activities: Development and operation of grid-connected battery storage facilities URL: https://nipponchikudenchi.co.jp

Digital Grid, Inc.

Company Name: Digital Grid, Inc. Representative: Yusuke Toyoda, President and CEO Location: 3F, Akasaka Enokizaka Building, 1-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Business Activities: Operation of the electricity and environmental value trading platform "DGP," provision of aggregation services for distributed power sources URL: https://www.digitalgrid.com/

FACT BOX

  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: 事業開始
  • Organizations: CATL / TMEIC / JEPX