Eku Energy Japan (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kentaro Ono; hereinafter “the Company”), the Japanese subsidiary of Eku Energy, a global developer, investor, and operator of battery storage projects, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tokushima Prefecture (Governor: Masazumi Gotoda) to promote initiatives that contribute to the local community. Under this agreement, Eku Energy Japan and Tokushima Prefecture will collaborate across a wide range of fields, including support for the “Tokushima Battery Valley Concept,” regional revitalization, disaster prevention, education, human resource development and environmental conservation. Together, both parties will work toward building a sustainable community and nurturing next-generation industries.

Eku Energy is  fully invested in our mission of accelerating the global energy transition by delivering safe, secure and reliable energy storage solutions that provide cost-effective clean energy. 

This agreement was realized through the alignment of Tokushima Prefecture’s industrial strategy to foster the battery storage sector with the Eku Energy’s mission of accelerating the energy transition. Tokushima Prefecture offers a favorable environment for the growth of utility scale battery energy storage systems, with abundant renewable energy resources, geographical advantages, and an established manufacturing base that includes battery production facilities as well as strong clusters in electronic components and chemical industries.

Through this MOU, Eku Energy Japan will work with Tokushima Prefecture to support the development of next-generation energy industries, promote the use of battery technology for disaster prevention and mitigation, foster education and training for local youth, and drive carbon neutrality, addressing regional challenges from multiple perspectives.

Key Areas of Collaboration

1. Promotion of the Tokushima Battery Valley Concept and other regional industrial development initiatives

2. Community safety, security, and disaster response measures

3. Education and human resource development

4. Environmental protection initiatives

5. Other efforts to promote regional revitalisation

On the Signing of the MOU Partnership Agreement

Masazumi Gotoda, Governor of Tokushima Prefecture

“We sincerely appreciate the successful conclusion of the MOU with Eku Energy Japan. Tokushima Prefecture has formulated the ‘Tokushima Battery Valley Concept’ to establish the ‘battery-related industry’, which contributes to the realisation of a decarbonised society, as a new pillar of our regional economy. Through this MOU, we will not only advance the concept but also broaden our collaboration in areas such as efforts toward carbon neutrality and creating a safe and secure living environment. We will continue working to contribute to the sustainable development of Tokushima Prefecture.”

Kentaro Ono, President, Eku Energy Japan

“Against the backdrop of the Japanese government’s basic policy on realising GX (Green Transformation), the business environment for grid-scale batteries is rapidly improving, including the expansion of electricity trading markets and regulatory reforms. These developments are creating increasing opportunities to achieve decarbonisation, stable energy supply, and economic growth. Partnerships are at the core of our approach, founded on trust and respect for long-term collaboration, and we are delighted to partner with Tokushima Prefecture to support the local community.  

■About the Tokushima Battery Valley Concept

The Tokushima Battery Valley Concept aims to establish the battery industry as a new industrial pillar for Tokushima Prefecture, by fostering talent and strengthening industrial infrastructure in anticipation of a decarbonised society. The initiative seeks to contribute to global carbon neutrality and Japan’s economic security. With the accumulation of battery-related industries in Tokushima as its core objective, the initiative is being promoted through close collaboration among industry, academia, and government. For further details, please visit the Tokushima Prefecture website: https://www.pref.tokushima.lg.jp/ippannokata/sangyo/kigyoyuchi/7241871/

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