A shift in business focus from asset-based to non-asset-based operations
First written in FY2022. 11 of 12 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023-Q2. Latest entry: 2026-07-31.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「Following the start of operations at the grid-scale battery storage facility, we began accepting contracts for electricity-trading operations using AI-enabled supply-demand balancing and market forecasting functions.」
The policy of shifting the focus from asset-based businesses to non-asset-based management and operations revenue took concrete form through the launch of operations at a grid-scale storage facility and the commencement of outsourced supply-demand balancing, market forecasting and electricity trading. - 2026-05-15AdvancedEarnings presentation materials
「Our role: Business operator」
The company advanced to the operating stage of an asset-light revenue opportunity involving not only ownership or investment in storage facilities, but also operations, maintenance, AI-enabled supply-demand balancing and market forecasting, and electricity-market trading. - FY2026-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The grid-scale battery storage facility was completed in FY2025 and began operations on 1 November 2025.」
Non-asset-based revenue opportunities progressed to the operational launch phase, involving the operation, maintenance and management of storage facilities, AI-based supply-demand balancing and market forecasting, and outsourced electricity trading, rather than merely owning assets. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「The trading and risk management expertise cultivated through this business will be transferred to the electricity trading-related business and used to further expand that business.」
The policy of shifting the focus from asset-based businesses to non-asset-based management and operations revenue took concrete form through measures to transfer dealing expertise to the electricity trading-related business. - FY2025-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「After operations begin, we will undertake the operation, maintenance and management of storage facilities, as well as electricity trading activities using functions such as AI-based supply-demand balancing and market forecasting.」
For grid-scale batteries, we are developing specific non-asset-based revenue opportunities not only through asset ownership but also by undertaking operation, maintenance and management, AI-based supply-demand balancing and market forecasting, and electricity trading. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「After operations begin, we will undertake the operation, maintenance and management of storage facilities, as well as electricity trading activities using functions such as AI-based supply-demand balancing and market forecasting.」
This developed into specific non-asset-based revenue opportunities involving the operation, maintenance and management of grid-scale storage facilities, AI-based supply-demand balancing and market forecasting, and outsourced electricity trading, rather than asset ownership. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「After operations begin, we will undertake the operation, maintenance and management of storage facilities, as well as electricity trading activities using functions such as AI-based supply-demand balancing and market forecasting.」
Specific non-asset-based revenue opportunities emerged in undertaking the operation, maintenance and management of grid-scale batteries, AI-based supply-demand balancing and market forecasting, and electricity trading, rather than merely owning assets. - FY2023-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Sales of Enefaros, an electricity risk management system developed with our involvement as a consultant for NS Solutions Corporation, began this fiscal year.」
In connection with the shift from asset-based to non-asset-based operations, electricity risk management consulting and system sales reached the launch phase. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「In promoting these initiatives, we aim to shift the focus from asset-based businesses, which generate revenue from owned assets, to non-asset-based businesses, which generate revenue through management and operations such as electricity supply-demand management and risk management.」
The shift in focus was first explicitly stated, from a business centered on revenue from owned facilities to one generating revenue through management and operations such as supply-demand management and risk management.