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常見問題

Q: What is the "Sparks - Storage Battery Fund"?

A: The "Sparks - Storage Battery Fund" is a new fund established by Sparks Group to invest primarily in merchant (market-operated) storage battery projects in Japan. Its goal is to generate revenue through market operations rather than relying on specific long-term contracts.

Q: What is the purpose of establishing this fund?

A: The fund is established as part of Sparks Group's initiative towards achieving carbon neutrality in Japan. It aims to address challenges in the power grid, such as instability and output control, that arise from the expansion of renewable energy, thereby contributing to both decarbonization and stable energy supply.

Q: What is the investment strategy of the fund?

A: The fund will invest in domestic storage battery projects. The strategy focuses on maximizing revenue by flexibly charging and discharging electricity based on supply and demand conditions, and participating in transactions in the balancing market, wholesale electricity market, and capacity market.

Q: What is the size and fundraising target of the fund?

A: The fund has already secured 6.1 billion yen in initial investment and aims for a total fund size of approximately 10 billion yen. Fundraising is planned to continue until the end of July 2026.

Q: Who are the key partners involved in the fund?

A: Sparks Group Co., Ltd. is the general partner and fund operator. Sparks Asset Management Co., Ltd. is the operating agent. Limited partners include financial institutions like Resona Bank and Jōyō Bank, as well as Hulic Co., Ltd.

Q: What is Sparks Group's experience in the energy sector?

A: Sparks Group, through its subsidiary SGET, has extensive experience in developing and operating renewable energy projects (349 locations, 727 MW), including solar and wind power. They also have experience in storage battery projects (5 locations, 230 MW) and are venturing into green hydrogen production.