Key Facts
• On August 20, Osaka Gas launched its first battery storage facility in Suita City, Osaka.
• The facility, named “Suita Battery Storage Plant,” has a capacity of 23,000 kWh and an output of 11,000 kW.
• It can supply electricity equivalent to the daily usage of approximately 2,300 households.
• Osaka Gas plans to expand its battery storage business to support renewable energy growth.
• Additional facilities in Chitose City, Hokkaido, and Takeo City, Saga, will begin operations soon.
• The company aims to achieve a total output of 1 million kW by fiscal year 2030.
• The Suita facility is operated by a joint venture with Itochu Corporation and Tokyo Century Corporation.
• Nationwide development of similar facilities with comparable output is planned.
Summary
Osaka Gas has commenced operations of its first battery storage facility in Suita City, Osaka, marking a significant step in its renewable energy strategy. The facility, with a capacity of 23,000 kWh and an output of 11,000 kW, can power approximately 2,300 households daily. This initiative is part of Osaka Gas’s broader plan to expand its battery storage business to support renewable energy demand. Additional facilities in Hokkaido and Saga are set to begin operations soon, contributing to the company’s goal of achieving a total output of 1 million kW by 2030. The Suita facility is managed through a joint venture with Itochu Corporation and Tokyo Century Corporation, and similar projects are planned nationwide.
