Japan Energy Podcast

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The Japan Energy Podcast hosted by Titan Greentech, explores market design, policy, and investment trends shaping Japan’s power and energy transition. Subscribe for expert conversations on Japan’s energy and power markets.

Episodes

  1. Jul 15

    Ep #4 | Importance of Forecasting & Grid Optimization | Japan Energy Podcast

    How do you keep Japan’s power grid stable as renewable energy continues to grow? Welcome to Episode #4 of the Japan Energy Podcast by Titan Greentech. Japan’s electricity market is unlike any other, with a fragmented grid, two operating frequencies, and limited interconnection between regions. As more solar, wind, batteries, and EVs come online, accurate forecasting has become essential for maintaining grid stability, reducing balancing costs, and supporting the country’s decarbonization goals. In this episode, we explore the role of AI and forecasting in Japan’s evolving power market:  Why Japan’s unique grid structure makes balancing supply and demand especially challengingHow AI forecasting helps predict renewable generation, electricity demand, and EV charging up to 14 days aheadThe data challenges facing Japan’s power market, including limitations of the HJKS outage reporting systemHow Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), and battery storage will reshape the future of grid flexibilityWhy high-quality data is the foundation of successful AI applications in energy Featuring: Gordon Murray (Country Manager, Japan, Ogre AI) : https://ogre.ai/en 🎧 About the Podcast  The Japan Energy Podcast explores market design, policy, technology, and investment trends shaping Japan’s energy transition. Hosts (Titan Greentech): Peter Clement – https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterclement2/ Terry Lin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/titanterry/

  2. Jun 15

    Ep #3 | The BESS Market: Hype vs Reality | Japan Energy Podcast

    Everyone is modeling BESS. How much of this is real and how much is theoretical? Welcome to Episode #3 of the Japan Energy Podcast by Titan Greentech. Grid connection applications for standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects have surged from around 70GW in mid-2024 to 170.8GW by the end of 2025.  Yet only about 0.62GW is currently connected to the grid.  Behind the headline numbers, a large portion of the market may be driven by speculative land plays, with experts estimating that only 10–20% of applications will actually reach COD. In this episode, we break down the reality behind Japan's booming Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) market and explore the challenges facing battery storage developers in Japan's evolving power market: Why battery storage and BESS grid applications are exploding, but actual connected capacity remains tinyWhy LTDA provides bankability, but limits merchant upside?How early COD creates a powerful incentive for developers?Why developers need bespoke quantitative modeling to survive Japan’s complex power market? Special thanks to a great report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) for the inspiration for this episode: https://ieefa.org/resources/japans-grid-scale-bess-market-turning-market-hype-reality Featuring: ・ Hayato Ono (Endgame Analytics) 🎧 About the Podcast The Japan Energy Podcast explores market design, policy, and investment trends shaping Japan’s energy transition. Hosts (Titan Greentech): ・ Peter Clement – https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterclement2/ ・ Terry Lin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/titanterry/ 🔔 Subscribe for sharp insights on renewable energy, power markets, and the forces shaping Japan’s energy future. #JapanEnergyPodcast #JapanEnergy #BESS #BatteryStorage #EnergyStorage #GridScaleStorage #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #PowerMarkets #JapanPowerMarket #CleanEnergy #EnergyInvestment #LNG #ElectricityMarkets #TitanGreentech

  3. May 28

    Special Episode | LTDA 3 Results Out!!

    Peter and Terry break down the latest LTDA Round 3 results in Japan and what they reveal about the future direction of the country's energy market.𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:• A detailed look at the winning projects, major developers, and auction outcomes.• Key battery storage trends, pricing dynamics, and project economics.• What the results mean for Japan's future energy pipeline, grid development, and market structure.• Market concentration concerns and the biggest surprises from this year's auction.As Japan continues to accelerate its energy transition, the LTDA framework is playing an increasingly important role in shaping investment decisions and long-term project development.Subscribe and stay ahead of the curve in the Japan Energy Market!🎧 About the PodcastThe Japan Energy Podcast explores market design, policy, and investment trends shaping Japan’s energy transition.Hosts (Titan Greentech):・ Peter Clement – https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterclement2/・ Terry Lin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/titanterry/🔔 Subscribe for sharp insights on renewable energy, power markets, and the forces shaping Japan’s energy future. #energymarkets #japanenergy #powermarkets #renewableenergy #energytransition #LTDA #batterystorage #energystorage #energytrading #gridinfrastructure #projectfinance #powergeneration #energypolicy #decarbonization #cleanenergy #energyinvestment #utilities #greentech #carbonneutral #sustainability

  4. Apr 6

    Special Episode | Inside E-World: Live from the World’s Biggest Power Market Conference 🇩🇪

    Andrew and Terry were on the ground at 𝗘-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗳, 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆, the world’s largest power market conference, exploring what’s next in global energy.𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲:  • Moving from simple contracts to complex hourly PPA matching with storage.   • Using AI and satellite data to forecast weather at an asset level.  • Meeting Japanese giants like Sumitomo, Marubeni, Mitsui, and Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) on the global stage.There is growing international interest in the Japanese power market and many are looking forward to 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 in October 2026. Subscribe and stay ahead of the curve in the Japan Energy Market!🎧 About the PodcastThe Japan Energy Podcast explores market design, policy, and investment trends shaping Japan’s energy transition.Hosts (Titan Greentech):・ Peter Clement – https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterclement2/・ Terry Lin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/titanterry/🔔 Subscribe for sharp insights on LNG, power markets, and the forces shaping Japan’s energy future.#energymarkets #japanenergy #powermarkets #renewableenergy #energytransition #ppa #energytrading #aiinenergy #smartenergy #EnergyForecasting #eworld #JapanPowerWeek #decarbonization #cleanenergy #energyinnovation #utilities #greentech #energyindustry #carbonneutral #sustainability

  5. Mar 23

    Ep #2 | Japan LNG Markets: The Future of Gas, Geopolitics and the Yen

    Welcome to Episode #2 of the Japan Energy Podcast by Titan Greentech.In this episode, we explore the current LNG market affected by the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, how this affects power markets, and how rising costs and a weaker JPY affects Japan.Featuring:・ Masa Odaka (Rystad Energy)We discuss:・Current LNG market situation・Repurcussions from the Strait of Hormuz・Japan’s long term monetary policy and energy security・Japan LNG demand and renewable energy outlook🎧 About the PodcastThe Japan Energy Podcast explores market design, policy, and investment trends shaping Japan’s energy transition.Hosts (Titan Greentech):・ Peter Clement – https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterclement2/・ Terry Lin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/titanterry/🔔 Subscribe for sharp insights on LNG, power markets, and the forces shaping Japan’s energy future.#japanenergy #lng #energymarkets #energytransition #japaneconomy #energysecurity #powermarkets #geopolitics #straitofhormuz #naturalgas #renewableenergy #decarbonization #energypolicy #AsiaEnergy #TitanGreentech

  6. Feb 9

    Ep #1 | Balancing Market Reform 2026: Ceiling price change and implications for the market

    In the first episode of the Japan Energy Podcast, industry experts discuss Japan’s balancing market reform and the recent cap price reduction, and what it means for demand response, battery storage, and investors. Featuring Atsushi Ito (GridBeyond) and Dr. Mahdi Behrangrad (Pacifico Energy), the conversation covers how the balancing market works, key revenue streams for energy storage, regulatory risk, and whether Japan’s power market remains attractive for new entrants. The Japan Energy Podcast hosted by Titan Greentech, explores market design, policy, and investment trends shaping Japan’s power and energy transition. Hosts (Titan Greentech): ・ Peter Clement - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterclement2/ ・Terry Lin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/titanterry/ Subscribe for expert conversations on Japan’s energy and power markets. #JapanEnergy #BalancingMarket #EnergyStorage #PowerMarkets

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The Japan Energy Podcast hosted by Titan Greentech, explores market design, policy, and investment trends shaping Japan’s power and energy transition. Subscribe for expert conversations on Japan’s energy and power markets.

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  • Creator
    Titan Greentech
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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