GridBeyond enters Japan’s energy trading market with battery launch

GridBeyond has kicked off its first energy trading project in Japan, deploying a front-of-the-meter battery in Gunma Prefecture through its local partner PORT. This milestone opens the door for a wider rollout of battery projects between 2025 and 2028, aligning with Japan’s push towards carbon neutrality by 2050. Beyond batteries, GridBeyond plans to introduce AI-powered energy asset management, demand response, and CHP optimisation to enhance grid flexibility.

This signals two things: Japan’s energy market is accelerating its shift to smart, integrated storage solutions, and GridBeyond is positioning itself as a key player bridging European tech expertise with Asia’s decarbonisation ambitions.

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