Japan’s Agency for Natural Resources and Energy (ANRE) said it will introduce an online platform by the end of September 2025 to connect aggregators with operators under the country’s feed-in premium (FIP) program, in a move aimed at strengthening renewable energy integration into the national grid.
The agency, part of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), said the platform will allow aggregators to list their aggregation plans nationwide, giving operators access to demand-supply balancing services. The service is designed to support grid stability while facilitating participation from small-scale renewable generators.
The initiative is one of three measures announced on Aug. 12 to promote broader adoption of the FIP system under Japan’s 7th Basic Energy Plan. Other steps include simplified procedures for battery installations during solar project transitions to the FIP scheme, effective Sept. 1, and study sessions scheduled for mid-September to provide guidance for developers and service providers on aggregation, planning, and financing.
Japan launched its feed-in tariff (FIT) program in 2012, rapidly expanding solar capacity by guaranteeing fixed prices for electricity. In 2022, the country began transitioning to the FIP system, which offers producers a variable bonus on top of market prices, a shift intended to improve alignment between renewable output and grid demand.
Policymakers earlier this year highlighted the need for stronger aggregation and forecasting capabilities under the scheme, following record-low solar auction bids. Industry players have also developed new renewable trading platforms to boost market efficiency, complementing government-led initiatives.
