August 28 (Fri), AndTech to Hold Online Zoom Seminar "The Role of LDES and BESS Amidst Expanding Data Center Demand and Prospects for the Battery Business Read from the North American Power Market"

AndTech Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President: Masao Toyama, hereinafter AndTech) will hold a "Data Centers and LDES" seminar as part of its Zoom lecture series for R&D support. This seminar will feature leading experts.

The seminar will discuss the role of LDES and BESS in response to the expanding demand for data centers, and will explain the prospects for the battery business in Japan by examining the North American power market.

This seminar is scheduled to commence on August 28, 2026.

Details: https://andtech.co.jp/seminars/1f15f307-51e6-6fe8-9a35-064fb9a95405

Live Online Seminar Overview

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Theme: The Role of LDES and BESS Amidst Expanding Data Center Demand and Prospects for the Battery Business Read from the North American Power Market

Date and Time: August 28, 2026 (Fri) 10:00-13:00

Participation Fee: 50,600 yen (tax included) *Materials will be distributed electronically.

URL: https://andtech.co.jp/seminars/1f15f307-51e6-6fe8-9a35-064fb9a95405

Webinar Format: Zoom (URL will be sent after registration)

Seminar Content Outline

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Part 1: The Role and Prospects of Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Technology in Response to Expanding Data Center Power Demand

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Lecturer: Yuto Takagi, Technical Strategy Analyst, Bayside Energy Insights LLP

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Part 2: Changes in the Power Market in the Data Center Era and How to Interpret the Grid-Scale Battery Business

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Lecturer: Yasuhiko Ogushi, Industry Strategy Analyst, Bayside Energy Insights LLP

Knowledge to be Gained and Technical Issues to be Solved in this Seminar

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* The impact of expanding data center demand on the US power market (especially PJM and ERCOT). * Power procurement strategies of players operating AI data centers such as GAFA. * The role of batteries in supporting data center power demand. * Examples of cutting-edge DC x LDES integrated models. * Participants will learn about the impact of expanding data center demand on the power market, case studies from the US market (PJM, CAISO, ERCOT), implications for the Japanese market, basic interpretation of wholesale electricity market, supply-demand adjustment market, and capacity market data, as well as how to understand revenue opportunities and changes in market structure for grid-scale battery investments.

Seminar Participation Format

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This will be a live online seminar using the web conferencing tool "Zoom".

Details will be provided after registration.

About AndTech Co., Ltd.

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We provide R&D support services offering information for clients engaged in R&D across a wide range of fields, including chemicals, materials, electronics, automotive, energy, medical devices, food packaging, and building materials.

We offer a variety of services, starting with "Technical Training Courses/Seminars" featuring first-class lecturers, as well as "Lecturer Dispatch," "Publications," "Consultant Dispatch," "Market Trend Surveys," "Business Matching," and "Business Development Consulting."

We listen to our clients' needs and provide effective support for them to enter desired new business areas and markets.

https://andtech.co.jp/

AndTech Co., Ltd. Technical Training Course List

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We hold numerous monthly online seminar courses by top-tier lecturers.

https://andtech.co.jp/seminars/search

AndTech Co., Ltd. Book List

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We publish books selected from highly demanded themes.

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AndTech Co., Ltd. Consulting Services

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We dispatch highly specialized technical consultants with extensive experience and achievements.

https://andtech.co.jp/business-consulting

Inquiries Regarding This Matter

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AndTech Co., Ltd. Public Relations Representative: Aoki

Email: [email protected] (Please replace ● with @ to contact us)

All items in the following program (please view if you are interested in the details)

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Part 1: The Role and Prospects of Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Technology in Response to Expanding Data Center Power Demand

[Lecture Summary]

In North America, the expansion of AI usage is leading to a rapid increase in data center (DC) construction and their power demand. Consequently, it is becoming difficult to add further DC capacity solely relying on existing grid power supply. In response, companies like GAFA are accelerating diverse power procurement methods to continue and expand hyperscale DC construction.

This lecture will provide an overview of the changes in the North American power market due to the surge in data center power demand and review the power procurement strategies of DC operators. It will then discuss the prospects for battery energy storage systems (BESS), which are becoming indispensable for maintaining power supply-demand balance, and for Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technologies capable of storing energy for extended periods. Finally, it will discuss future power system trends, including the evolution of integrated power supply designs specifically for DCs.

[Program]

1. Introduction: Changes in US Power Demand Trends Due to the Advent of Data Centers 2. Impact of Rapidly Increasing Data Center Demand on the US Power Market 3. Trends and Role of Lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) 4. The Emergence of Long-Duration Energy Storage Systems (LDES) 5. Cutting-Edge: Integrated Models of Data Centers x LDES 6. Q&A

[Lecture Highlights]

AI data centers, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini – it seems there isn't a day without hearing about AI-related topics lately. This lecture will provide an overview of how power is supplied to data centers, the core facilities supporting the rapid evolution of AI and its widespread adoption by general users, and the strategies employed by leading players like GAFA to secure the electricity needed to operate these data centers.

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Part 2: Changes in the Power Market in the Data Center Era and How to Interpret the Grid-Scale Battery Business

[Lecture Summary]

The expansion of data center demand is not only increasing power consumption but also affecting price formation in various power markets (electricity, regulation, capacity) and imposing constraints on power grids. This lecture will use changes occurring in the US power markets, particularly in PJM, California, and Texas, as a reference to organize potential developments in the Japanese power market. It will then explain how to interpret changes in market structure and revenue opportunities to watch for grid-scale battery investments, focusing on the three markets: wholesale electricity, supply-demand adjustment, and capacity markets.

[Program]

1. Data Centers and the Power Market 2. US Power Markets (PJM, CAISO, ERCOT) 3. How to Interpret US Data 4. Three Japanese Markets Serving as Revenue Sources 5. Key Indicators to Watch in the Japanese Market for Revenue Opportunities

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[Lecture Highlights]

Starting from the increased power demand due to data centers, this lecture will practically explain potential changes in the Japanese power market based on case studies from the US power market and how to interpret data for grid-scale battery investments.

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