Energy Storage System Japanese Certification

Who awarded the Japan s-Mark certification for energy storage battery systems?

TÜV Rheinland awarded the Japan S-Mark certification for energy storage battery systems (tested according to JIS C 8715-2:2019) to SolaX Power Mr. Li Xinfu, Chairman of SolaX Power, and Mr. Li Weichun of TÜV Rheinland attended the ceremony on behalf of both companies.

What are the energy storage technologies adopted in Japan?

In addition to pumped storage, the energy storage technologies adopted in Japan mainly include sodium-sulfur battery technology, vanadium flow battery technology, and lithium-ion battery technology.

What are the technical requirements for energy storage system products?

Energy storage system products should meet the technical requirements of electrical safety, performance, communication, seismic resistance, and other aspects, and obtain a certificate issued by a third-party certification authority before entering the Japanese market.

What is Japan's Energy Policy after the Great East Japan earthquake?

After change of administration from LDP (Liberal Democratic Party) to DPJ (Democratic Party of Japan) and Great East Japan Earthquake on March 2011, energy policy in Japan have been moving to “zero-nuclear”..

Which energy sources will meet Japan's energy needs?

A mix of nuclear, renewables and fossil fuel will be the most reliable and stable source of electricity to meet Japan’s energy needs. Not specified the exact mix, citing uncertain factors such as the number of reactor restarts and the pace of renewable energy development.

What is Japan's New Basic Energy Plan?

After change of administration from DPJ to LDP again, based on the discussion in the committee, the Japanese government made a draft of the new Basic Energy Plan on 25th February 2014. A mix of nuclear, renewables and fossil fuel will be the most reliable and stable source of electricity to meet Japan’s energy needs.