GSSG Chikuden, LLC (“GSSG Chikuden”), a new utility-scale battery energy storage developer focused on accelerating Japan’s clean energy transition, has officially launched operations with a landmark US$400 million commitment from Vision Ridge Partners, a global sustainable real assets investor. This strategic investment will support the development, construction, and operation of grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) throughout Japan’s power infrastructure.
The company is formed as a joint venture between Vision Ridge and GSSG Solar, LLC, building upon years of collaboration in renewable energy investments. GSSG Solar’s management team, which has also invested in the joint venture, will oversee operations, leveraging their proven expertise in Japan’s energy market, robust project pipeline, and extensive local network.
“As demand for clean power continues to rise, we are proud to launch GSSG Chikuden with the goal of supporting the urgent need for reliable, grid-scale energy storage infrastructure across the Japanese power market,” said Tomakin Archambault, Managing Partner and CEO of GSSG Solar. “We believe the commitment by Vision Ridge, a recognized investor with a history of backing BESS, helps validate our mission, strategy and team. We look forward to deploying GSSG Chikuden’s regional expertise and technology to execute on the robust pipeline of development opportunities we see.”
With secured grid interconnection rights and a strong project pipeline, GSSG Chikuden aims to scale its impact rapidly. The company will also explore strategic acquisitions to broaden its reach and accelerate Japan’s efforts to stabilize and decarbonize its electricity grid.
Vision Ridge brings deep experience in clean energy infrastructure and battery storage. The firm first invested in GSSG Solar in 2014 and has since played a key role in supporting its solar expansion in Japan. Vision Ridge’s prior success includes the growth of Key Capture Energy, a major U.S.-based energy storage platform, later acquired by SK E&S in 2021.
“We are pleased to expand our decade-long relationship with GSSG Solar with the launch of GSSG Chikuden,” said Reuben Munger, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Vision Ridge. “We think battery storage assets form a crucial part of the emerging sustainable energy economy globally, and are confident that GSSG Chikuden’s management team, project development experience, and regional relationships will enable it to deliver much-needed energy storage assets to the grid in Japan.”
As Japan moves towards its ambitious decarbonization targets, GSSG Chikuden’s launch represents a significant step toward ensuring a stable, resilient, and clean energy future, powered by large-scale battery storage technologies.