TAOKE ENERGY Breaks Ground on 2MW Grid-Scale Battery Storage Station in Narita, Chiba
TAOKE ENERGY Co., Ltd. has commenced construction of a 2MW/8MWh grid-scale battery storage station in Narita, Chiba, following a groundbreaking ceremony on May 18, 2026. Developed by TAOKE from the early stages, the project will be transferred to JALCO Holdings upon grid connection scheduled for September 2026, aiming to stabilize the power grid amid increasing renewable energy integration.
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TAOKE ENERGY Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter "TAOKE") is pleased to announce that it held a groundbreaking ceremony (Jichinsai) on Monday, May 18, 2026, for the "Chiba Prefecture Narita City 2MW Storage Station," a grid-scale battery project currently under development in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture.
This project is a grid-scale storage development led by TAOKE, with plans to transfer the asset to JALCO Holdings Co., Ltd. following its grid connection. The groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant milestone as the project transitions into full-scale construction.
█ Market Environment for Grid-Scale Storage
While the adoption of renewable energy is expanding, sources such as solar and wind power fluctuate depending on weather conditions. Ensuring balancing capacity for power supply and demand and stabilizing the power grid have become critical issues in Japan.
Grid-scale storage stations, which contribute to balancing supply and demand by charging during surplus periods and discharging during shortages, are seeing increased demand as a vital component of future power infrastructure.
█ Development Progress by TAOKE
TAOKE has consistently managed this project from its early stages, including site selection, grid connection negotiations, and obtaining various permits and approvals.
Moving forward, TAOKE will proceed with construction and grid connection procedures. Upon successful connection, the station will be transferred to JALCO Holdings Co., Ltd., which is expected to operate the facility as the business entity.
The groundbreaking ceremony serves as a milestone indicating the project's shift from the development phase to the construction phase, demonstrating TAOKE's execution capabilities within its domestic storage development framework.
█ Project Overview
- Project Name: Chiba Prefecture Narita City 2MW Storage Station
- Location: Narita City, Chiba Prefecture
- Rated Output: 2MW
- Capacity: 8MWh
- Scheduled Grid Connection: September 2026
█ Future Outlook
TAOKE will continue to actively promote the development of grid-scale battery storage stations in Japan.
By supporting storage businesses from a long-term perspective—looking beyond development to construction, operation, and maintenance—TAOKE aims to contribute to the stabilization of power infrastructure and the realization of a sustainable energy society.
This project is a grid-scale storage development led by TAOKE, with plans to transfer the asset to JALCO Holdings Co., Ltd. following its grid connection. The groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant milestone as the project transitions into full-scale construction.
█ Market Environment for Grid-Scale Storage
While the adoption of renewable energy is expanding, sources such as solar and wind power fluctuate depending on weather conditions. Ensuring balancing capacity for power supply and demand and stabilizing the power grid have become critical issues in Japan.
Grid-scale storage stations, which contribute to balancing supply and demand by charging during surplus periods and discharging during shortages, are seeing increased demand as a vital component of future power infrastructure.
█ Development Progress by TAOKE
TAOKE has consistently managed this project from its early stages, including site selection, grid connection negotiations, and obtaining various permits and approvals.
Moving forward, TAOKE will proceed with construction and grid connection procedures. Upon successful connection, the station will be transferred to JALCO Holdings Co., Ltd., which is expected to operate the facility as the business entity.
The groundbreaking ceremony serves as a milestone indicating the project's shift from the development phase to the construction phase, demonstrating TAOKE's execution capabilities within its domestic storage development framework.
█ Project Overview
- Project Name: Chiba Prefecture Narita City 2MW Storage Station
- Location: Narita City, Chiba Prefecture
- Rated Output: 2MW
- Capacity: 8MWh
- Scheduled Grid Connection: September 2026
█ Future Outlook
TAOKE will continue to actively promote the development of grid-scale battery storage stations in Japan.
By supporting storage businesses from a long-term perspective—looking beyond development to construction, operation, and maintenance—TAOKE aims to contribute to the stabilization of power infrastructure and the realization of a sustainable energy society.
FAQ
Where is the 2MW storage station located in Narita?
It is located in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. While the exact address is not disclosed, TAOKE ENERGY led the site selection from the early development stage.
When will the Narita storage station start operation?
Grid connection is scheduled for September 2026, after which it will be transferred to JALCO Holdings for operation.
How does this storage station benefit the power grid in Narita?
As a grid-scale battery station, it absorbs fluctuations from renewable energy sources, contributing to the stabilization of local and regional power grids.