The Green Transformation Leading Research Center at Hokkaido University, in collaboration with the Tokyo University of Science Green Transformation Initiative (Science Tokyo GXI), will host the "Japan Thermal Energy Storage Symposium: Why is Thermal Storage Necessary Now?" on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
The event will be held in a hybrid format, with the venue being the Kuramae Hall at Tokyo University of Science, and online streaming also available.
This symposium will feature lectures by leading researchers and experts from industry, academia, and government on topics such as research and development of thermal energy storage technology and long-term energy storage (LDES), their introduction into energy systems, commercialization, and financial and institutional challenges.
We will deepen the discussion from multiple perspectives on the role of thermal energy storage and the prospects for its social implementation.
[Event Overview]
- Date and Time: Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Doors open and registration begins at 10:15 AM)
- Venue: Tokyo University of Science, Kuramae Hall Access
- Format: Hybrid event (in-person and online)
- Organized by: Green Transformation Leading Research Center, Hokkaido University
- Co-sponsored by: Science Tokyo GXI (Green Transformation Initiative)
- Registration deadline: Thursday, December 10th
For details on how to apply, please see here. *This will take you to the Hokkaido University GX Leading Research Center website.
