Two California energy storage providers say they are deploying system networks in Japan to help Japan use more renewable energy. Stem Inc.
A California company that offers energy storage solutions says it is deploying a system network with Mitsui. Ltd.
This is the first time the company has entered the Asian market.
The companies, recognized by Japan's ministry of energy, trade and infrastructure, will install a "virtual power plant", initially consisting of aggregate storage systems, which will supply 750 KW
Power grid capacity for hours.
Sunshine energy
San Francisco-based Mitsui said it will also work with Mitsui to install dozens of energy storage devices.
These systems have been deployed in the service area of Tepco.
Will use the energy of Sunverge.
Management Services.
The projects are designed to help Japan eliminate fluctuations in solar and wind energy as the country is working to ease regulation of the electricity market and increase renewable energy.
Stem says it already has battery systems in California, Hawaii, Texas and New York.