Project Overview
The Project is planned to be installed in the area of Matsuyama that is adjacent to a solar power plant owned by Shikoku Electric and will become the first grid-scale battery energy storage system for Shikoku Electric (target commercial operation date: FY 2025.)
Matsuyama Mikan Energy LLC is aiming for the Project to help reduce curtailment by using its battery energy storage system to store the excess energy during off-peak hours and discharge at the peak hours, as well as providing flexibility to help stabilize the grid condition and contribute to decarbonizing the energy system for current and future generations.
The Project has won the FY2022 subsidy program provided by the Japanese Government (Sustainable Open Innovation Initiative). “Mikan” means mandarin orange in Japanese. Matsuyama Mikan Energy is named in honour of Matsuyama City and Ehime Prefecture’s famous Mikan, with their sweet taste and bright orange color.
Project Description
- This is a joint development between CHC and Shikoku Electric, utilities company based in Shikoku Island.
- This is the first BESS project in Shikoku Island.
- It is the first BESS project for Shikoku Electric (Yonden).
- This project was awarded METI subsidy ~30% total CapEx
Site Location
- This site used to be an old coal-fired power plant.
- The coal-fired power plant retired and turned into a solar plant.
- CHC is currently adding Battery Energy Storage to the site.
