Asia

Japanʼs Policy Framework for Batteries Targets Toward 2030

Battery Industry Strategy August 2022

Act on Economic Security Promotion May 2022

Act on the Promotion of a Smooth Transition to a Decarbonised Growth-Oriented Economic Structure (“GX Promotion Actˮ enacted May 2023, amended May 2025

The 7th Strategic Energy Plan February 2025

Establish a manufacturing base for liquid LIB 150GWh/yr of domestic manufacturing capacity by 2030 Secure a global presence 600GWh/yr of global manufacturing capacity by 2030 Capture the next-generation battery markets Commercialize solid-state batteries around 2030 and maintain Japanʼs position as a technology leader from 2030 onward.

Key Initiatives 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Policy package for expanding the domestic foundation Strategic formation of global alliances and global standards Securing upstream resources Development of next-generation technologies Creation of the domestic market Strengthening human resource development and retention Enhancement of the domestic infrastructure and environment

Japanʼs battery policy is anchored in the 2022 Batteries Industry Strategy, which is reinforced by economic security and carbon-neutral energy policies, and sets out clear 2030 targets supported by a broad, multi-pronged implementation approach.

Source: Battery Industry Strategy (in Japanese)

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