Osaki Electric Co., a Tokyo-based EMS specialist, has signed an agreement with Kyocera Corp. and two subsidiaries of Taiwan Plastics Group to formalize a joint development structure for its AI-powered energy management system. The companies said they aim to conclude a final contract by the end of December 2026.
The “SmaRe:C” system concept integrates EMS, battery storage and a power conditioner with an edge AI terminal to optimize electricity purchasing and renewable energy use for business customers in Japan, according to an online statement.
The platform uses solar power generation data, day-ahead wholesale electricity prices from the Japan Electric Power Exchange (JEPX), and weather forecasts to monitor battery charge and discharge cycles. It is designed to reduce exposure to price volatility and increase on-site renewable consumption.
Under the terms of the agreement, Formosa Smart Energy Tech (FSETC) will produce LFP battery cells and modules for the system, while Taiwan Plastics Japan New Energy Co. (FBEC) will handle the domestic sales of the storage units. Kyocera will provide solar power generation equipment for integration into the EMS platform.
Osaki Electric said it signed a cooperation agreement with FSETC and FBEC in April 2025 for the development, production and sales support for SmaRe:C.
The companies said the new agreement expands the framework to include solar energy supply, positioning the EMS as a coordinated solution spanning generation, storage and AI-based control in Japan’s liberalized electricity market.
The companies said the agreement confirms the mutual intention to cooperate in development and does not constitute a final contract. They plan to discuss the issue further this year.
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