Dr. Shoji Fuchigami, President and CEORe:Power Inc., the country’s first energy storage solutions provider is fully equipped and ready to aid the government’s initiatives through innovative solutions that address both scalability and sustainability. Dr. Shoji Fuchigami, a seasoned executive with experience at SONY, leads the company as CEO, supported by former industry giants such as TDK and NEC as outside directors and advisors, lending it credibility in technology and energy management. Grounded in advanced technology and backed by the government, the company is simultaneously responding to Japan's increasing energy needs while continuing to make waves on the international stage.
“Our core technologies are engineered to transform energy resilience and reliability, empowering both domestic and global markets to transition toward a sustainable, decentralized energy future,” says Dr. Shoji Fuchigami, president and CEO of Re:Power Inc.
A Comprehensive Energy Storage System
The company has devised an energy ecosystem comprising storage devices, energy management systems (EMS) and AI-enabled energy trading systems. This multilayered structure is similar to internet providers, connecting devices to the web through the operating system and network. Its offerings are focused on managing this entire system to ensure maximum efficiency and profitability.
The centerpiece of Re:Power’s system is its energy storage solution, the Re:Power Cube. This cutting-edge water-cooled storage battery system is characterized by exceptional scalability, providing both capacity and functionality adjustments. The cube's versatility allows it to be used for various applications, from commercial facilities to large-scale grid-connected systems. The system is also compatible with advanced technologies like lithium-ion, sodium-ion and redox flow batteries and can accommodate future technological evolutions.
The storage devices are managed through Re:Power's EMS to optimize the energy flow within the system. Multiple energy storage units are connected to power plant aggregators through Re:Power virtual power plant (VPP) to combine different energy sources, ensuring that even smaller energy storage units can contribute to the grid.
AI-Driven Profitability
Re:Power’s portfolio extends beyond its smart, efficient and scalable energy network solutions, and spans AI-Algo, an electric power trade system.
The automated bidding system utilizes patented AI technology and optimizes transactions using real-time data and predictive algorithms. Energy trades are carried out by identifying the best times to buy and sell electricity, ensuring significant returns in markets like the Japan Electric Power Exchange (JEPX) and the Electric Power Reserve Exchange (EPRX).
Re:Power’s comprehensive suite of offerings represents significant profitability for its customers. Many companies, including investment banks, have already begun using these systems to establish and operate energy storage sites and generate profits. The storage battery business has a gross profit potential of up to 17 percent, while the annual return on most traditional investment options is much lower.
Our core technologies are engineered to transform energy resilience and reliability, empowering both domestic and global markets to transition toward a sustainable, decentralized energy future
The company also serves energy companies, including emerging electric power providers, through world-class energy storage and management solutions.
A Partner for All Seasons
One of Re:Power’s key strengths lies in its adaptability to meet local requirements. Re:Power Cube is the perfect example. While global energy storage containers run up to 45 tons in weight, Japanese highways do not allow for cargo above 27 tons. Re:Power's products — made from recyclable materials with minimal wastage — are designed to accommodate these regulations. It adheres to the country's stringent fire safety laws and incorporates advanced fire prevention technologies to ensure the safe operation of large-scale storage units.
Re:Power’s operational excellence is underpinned by strategic partnerships that further strengthen its various capabilities. The company’s mutual collaboration agreement with an EMS company in Texas takes advantage of the region’s advances in electricity management and deploys it effectively throughout Japan. The EMS, already used internationally for over 6 GWh, will streamline Japan's electricity trading landscape.
The company’s primary energy storage devices are sourced from CATL, one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers. Additionally, it participates in Waseda University's Advanced Collaborative Research Organization for Smart Society (ACROSS) and plays an important role in EMS research and development in Japan.
"We collaborate with academic institutions and global leaders to balance technological innovation and social contribution to build powerful renewable energy grids in Japan and, eventually, the world," says Dr. Fuchigami.
The Home Ground Advantage
The company's explosive growth in the energy storage market is fueled by the Japanese government's push for decarbonization. Re:Power’s footprint expansion plans closely align with the country's green energy efforts, which anticipate a 10 to 20-fold growth in capacity requirements. In particular, the company is expanding its business in advanced electric power regions around the world, like APAC and aims to become an important player in the international energy storage market.
As the world transitions to cleaner energy, Re:Power's complete energy storage solution, combining advanced AI technology, scalability and sustainability, is all set to become a global powerhouse.
