Next Generation Grid: "Microgrids"

Language:
Japanese
Product Code No:
C67120000
Issued In:
2025/12
#of Pages:
184
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Coverage: (Product/service)

Microgrid Business

Research Target:

Microgrid system developers, microgrid business operators, municipalities

Research Content:

Against the backdrop of increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, local governments, businesses, and regional communities are considering and promoting the introduction of microgrids to enhance resilience during outages. This trend is driven further by the implementation of the Distribution Business System as well as Specific Wholesale Supply Business System in FY2022, encouraging companies to start microgrid business to serve multiple areas/clients.
This market report investigates the overall trends and challenges in Japan's microgrid market, presents case studies, and outlines future prospects. It also incorporates estimation on the market sizes for key components of energy management systems. We aim to provide insights to businesses interested in microgrid business, and to local governments considering adoption of microgrid.

TOC:

I   Definition of Microgrid and Its Relationship with Energy

1. Definition of Microgrid and Basic Components
2. Types of Microgrid (by connection to the main grid)
(1) Grid-Connected Microgrid
(2) Islanded Microgrid
3. Microgrid Business Structure
4. Microgrid Energy Systems
(1) Renewable Energy Systems (Solar, Biomass, Wind, Medium to Small Hydropower, Geothermal)
(2) Energy Storage System (ESS)
(3) Power Grid
(4) EMS
(5) Emergency Power Generator
 

II   Government Policies and Programs for Microgrid Business

1. Electricity Business Act
(1) Business License under Electricity Business Act 
(2) Power Distribution Business License
2. Major Policies for Implementation of Renewable Energy
(1) Decarbonization Leading Areas
(2) Renewable Energy Promotion Area
3. Subsidy Programs 
(1) Ministry of Environment
(2) Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry
(3) Tokyo Metropolitan Government 
(4) Gunma Prefecture
(5) Others（non-subsidy programs）
4. Other Projects
5. Laws and Regulations 
 

III   Technological Trends 

1. DC Power Transmission and Distribution
2. Frequency Change-Resistant (Grid-Forming) Inverter 
3. VPP/DR 
4. Supply-Demand Forecasting 
5. Electricity Monitoring 
 

IV   Microgrid Business in Japan: Trends and Analysis

1. Grid-Connected Microgrid（Operating, Under Construction）
2. Islanded Microgrid（Operating, Under Construction）
 

V   Significance of Microgrid, Pros & Cons Analysis

1. Significance of Microgrid
(1) Cost Savings
(2) Resilience
(3) Decarbonization 
2. Pros & Cons
(1) Grid-Connected Microgrid
(2) Islanded Microgrid
3. Competitive Advantage
 

VI   Profiles of Leading Microgrid Businesses

11 case studies
e.g.
- Higashimatsuyama Organization for Progress and Economy, Education, Energy (HOPE)
- Akita Prefecture
- Shizen Connect
- Meidensha
- NTT Anode Energy
 

VII   Perspectives and Challenges for 2040

1. Key Factors 
2. Market Size Transition Forecast
3. Future of Microgrid

Price

written in Japanese
180,000 yen ($1,153.99)
(excluding consumption tax)
360,000 yen ($2,307.99)
(excluding consumption tax)
540,000 yen ($3,461.98)
(excluding consumption tax)
* Equivalent value in US$ (Today's rate : $1= 155.98 yen , 2025/12/30 Japan)
*Scope of Each License Type