– Contributing to the Stabilization of Japan’s Power Supply by Utilizing the Expertise of the Grid-Scale Battery Storage Platform “TIK TAK”-
GATES Inc. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yuji Sekino), an energy and digital infrastructure platform provider, has decided to advance the operation of six new high-voltage, grid-scale battery storage projects through its group companies.
■Background and Purpose of This Decision
In recent years, while the introduction of renewable energy such as solar power generation has expanded, instability in electricity supply and demand caused by fluctuations in power generation due to weather conditions and gaps between peak and off-peak electricity demand has become a social issue. As a key solution to this issue, the importance of grid-scale battery storage systems, which can temporarily store electricity and discharge it when needed, is rapidly increasing.
To date, through “TIK TAK,” Japan’s first platform specializing in the trading of business sites with rights for grid-scale battery storage and completed projects, the Company has supported many businesses and investors by combining its expertise in real estate, renewable energy, and finance.
In order to contribute more deeply and directly to market expansion and the stabilization of the power grid, the Company will make full use of the proprietary network and know-how developed through the operation of “TIK TAK” and will advance the operation and development of six high-voltage, grid-scale battery storage projects through its group companies by the end of 2027.
■Future Development and the Role of “TIK TAK”
In advancing these projects, the Company will strategically utilize information on high-quality sites nationwide accumulated on the “TIK TAK” platform, as well as information on sites with rights for which grid connection studies with electric power companies have already been completed.
Project Scale and Schedule
The Company will sequentially advance a total of six high-voltage, grid-scale battery storage projects, aiming for completion and commencement of operations by the end of 2027. In addition, in order to further promote its energy business, GATES will apply for registration as a power generation business operator.
Planned Sites (Six Locations)
Nagano Mizuho-Toyo Battery Storage Facility, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture
Ishikawa Bunkyo-machi Battery Storage Facility, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture
Gifu Tajimi Battery Storage Facility, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture
Shizuoka Tanyo Battery Storage Facility, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Nagano Iiyama Battery Storage Facility, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture
Ehime Ikina Battery Storage Facility, Kamijima Town, Ehime Prefecture
Enhancement of the Platform’s Value
The practical data and know-how related to development and operation obtained through these projects will be used to improve the services of “TIK TAK” and to provide consulting support to businesses considering entering the market in the future.
GATES will continue to create a sound and highly liquid battery storage asset market, while contributing to the development of Japan’s energy infrastructure and the realization of a decarbonized society.
■About the Grid-Scale Battery Storage Platform “TIK TAK”
“TIK TAK” is Japan’s only dedicated matching platform that enables the smooth trading of business sites with rights for grid-scale battery storage and completed battery storage facility projects.
It promotes optimal matching among landowners, battery storage business operators, and investors, and supports the rapid launch of projects by significantly shortening the development period, which normally takes one to two years.
URL: https://tiktak-jp.com/
►About GATES Inc.
Head Office:
34F, Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower
8-17-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
President & CEO: Yuji Sekino
Founded: December 2012
Capital: JPY 100 million
Business Overview
TIK TAK — Renewable Energy Business
・TIK TAK — Matching platform for business sites with development rights
・LAND — Wholesale distribution of development-rights land
・ASSET — Direct sales of completed (developed) battery storage projects
・FINANCE — Fund formation and fractional investment
・SOLAR — Solar power investment
OPEN GATES — Real Estate Investment Business
・OPEN GATES DIRECT — Off-market real estate platform
・Studio Apartment — Studio apartment investment
・Apartment — Whole apartment building investment
・Millionaire — Asset strategy services for high-net-worth individuals
・OPEN GATES FUNDING — Real estate crowdfunding
・OPEN GATES GLOBAL ASSET — Overseas real estate investment
Corporate Website: https://gatestokyo.co.jp/