GS Yuasa Corporation, the parent company of GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd, has been recognised at the 2024 New Energy Awards, receiving the prestigious New Energy Foundation Chairman’s Award. The accolade was awarded for the company’s lithium-ion battery storage system, developed in collaboration with Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions Corporation (TGES) and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda). The project, installed at Honda’s Kumamoto Factory, stands as a benchmark for large-scale industrial energy storage and the efficient utilisation of renewable energy.
The award-winning energy storage system (ESS) represents the largest-scale lithium-ion battery storage facility (20MWh) deployed at a domestic business site in Japan. It works in tandem with a substantial 7.1MW solar power generation system, ensuring efficient energy use by storing surplus solar energy and delivering power when renewable generation is insufficient. This approach maximises the use of clean energy, supporting sustainability goals and enhancing energy security.
