TOKYO, Apr 17 (Pulse News Wire) – PORT INC. (7047.T) announced today that its board of directors approved the company's full-scale entry into the system battery storage business.
This decision follows initial validation efforts since March 31, 2025. The company plans to develop up to ten high-pressure battery storage facilities by March 2027, aiming for early operation and revenue generation. Four sites in Nagano and Nagasaki prefectures are scheduled to begin construction around June 2026, with expected operational dates ranging from late 2026 to mid-2027. Funding for these projects will come primarily through green loans totaling approximately ¥4 billion.
In addition to expanding its existing contract support services, PORT INC. sees significant potential in stabilizing power supply, which enhances the healthiness of its operations and supports its trading partners' energy procurement needs. The company expects the new venture to contribute positively to its overall portfolio and financial performance, with projected profitability beginning in fiscal 2026 and continuing into fiscal 2027. The company also noted that it will manage development funds separately from growth investment capital to avoid impacting debt capacity for future mergers and acquisitions.
Financial impacts of this initiative will be incorporated into the forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2027, set for release on May 15, 2026.
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