Tamagawa HD to develop grid-scale battery storage facility in Iga, Mie
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Tamagawa Holdings' subsidiary Tamagawa Energy will acquire the site and development rights for a grid-scale battery storage facility in Iga, Mie, from Green Energy Plus. The project is planned for grid connection in September 2027 and will have a rated output of 1,999 kW and nominal capacity of 8,000 kWh; total development cost is ¥570 million excluding tax.
Company
Tamagawa Holdings Co., Ltd.
Investment
¥120M site and development-rights purchase price, excluding tax; total development cost ¥570 million excluding tax
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