Vena Energy Japan’s Battery Storage Project Wins 2025 Auction

Vena Energy Japan announced that its NRE Nakagawa 2 Battery Storage Project was selected in Japan’s 2025 long-term decarbonized power auction, marking a new addition to the country’s battery storage infrastructure.

The project, with a capacity of 46,828 kW, is situated near Matsumoto City in Nagano Prefecture. This development follows Vena Energy’s earlier commercial operation of the Hikone pilot project as part of its expansion in the Japanese battery storage sector.

The long-term decarbonized power auction is managed by Japan’s Organization for Cross-regional Coordination of Transmission Operators (OCCTO). The auction process aims to support projects that contribute to the country’s decarbonization goals.

Vena Energy Japan stated that the awarded project will further its efforts to expand battery storage capacity in the region. The company has previously operated other battery storage projects, including the Hikone pilot initiative.

What the numbers show

• The NRE Nakagawa 2 project has a capacity of 46,828 kW.
• The awarded capacity is approximately 46.83 MW.
• The project was selected in Japan’s 2025 auction.

The NRE Nakagawa 2 Battery Storage Project is part of a broader strategy by Vena Energy to increase its presence in the Japanese energy storage market. The company’s involvement in the auction process reflects ongoing activity in the sector.

The location near Matsumoto City places the project within Nagano Prefecture, an area that has seen recent developments in renewable energy and storage solutions. This site selection aligns with Vena Energy’s previous projects in Japan.

According to Vena Energy’s sustainability reporting, the company continues to build on its operational experience from earlier projects like the Hikone pilot, contributing to its ongoing business expansion in battery storage.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.