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Grid stability has traditionally been one of the top priorities in Japan, and smart grids are considered a key measure that can contribute to grid resiliency.
In 2022, the Japanese government started working with the IEC standard called the Smart Energy Grid Architecture Model (SGAM), as a model for a three-dimensional framework that enables the exchange of information among the various components in an energy system. Therefore, it is extending this conventional model to enable an overall understanding of the energy system, taking into account the interactions between the heat and electric systems and between the gas and electric systems. In addition, in 2023, a master plan for a nationwide interconnection system was developed to systematically promote the efficient transmission of electricity to demand areas. In 2024, wide-area management of supply and demand operation became in full swing, and the following were promoted: (i) Announcement of wide-area reserve ratio forecast (ii) Additional supply capacity measures when electricity supply and demand are tight (iii) Measures to be taken in the event of power supply/demand crises (crises alert warnings, rolling blackouts, etc.)
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Smart Energy Architecture Model, 2022
Wuppertal Institut, Smart power grids and integration of renewables in Japan, 2019
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Council of Economic Resources and Energy,2024
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, International Guidelines for Standardization of Smart Energy Architecture Models Published, 2022
Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Electricity supply and demand operation in FY2024 and beyond
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Joint venture established in 1987 by the European Commission (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government (METI) for promoting all forms of industrial, trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Japan.
The EU-Japan Centre’s activities are subject to the allocation of a Grant Agreement by the European Commission for 2024-2026
