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GridBeyond Japan was Honoured with Exporter of the Year Award at the 2024 Ireland Japan Business Awards

Tokyo, Japan – 15 November 2024 – GridBeyond, a global leader in energy technology, has been awarded the prestigious Exporter of the Year Award at the 2024 Ireland Japan Business Awards. The event, held at the Conrad Tokyo Hotel, celebrated the remarkable achievements and partnerships between Ireland and Japan in business and trade.

The award reflects GridBeyond’s exceptional success in the Japanese market, particularly in advancing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Japan’s energy market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, and GridBeyond’s innovative solutions have played a critical role in supporting this transformation.

Miguel Sakamoto, Country Manager and Sales Director at GridBeyond Japan, who received the award, commented on this recognition:
“It is a tremendous honour for GridBeyond to receive the Exporter of the Year Award. This achievement reflects the hard work of our team, the trust of our partners, and the strength of Irish innovation in driving Japan’s energy transformation. We are excited to continue building meaningful collaborations as the market enters its next stage of maturity.”

Reiko Hiruma, Senior Commercial Officer covering the Energy Industry, also commented on the recognition:
“ We extend our heartfelt congratulations to GridBeyond on receiving the Exporter of the Year Award. We are delighted that the advanced energy management solutions developed in Ireland’s challenging energy environment, where the importance of balancing electricity supply and demand has grown due to the increasing adoption of renewable energy, are making significant contributions to the decarbonisation efforts of Japanese businesses. We expect GridBeyond’s technology to play an increasingly important role in improving energy efficiency and promoting the sustainable use of energy.”

The Ireland Japan Business Awards serve as a platform to celebrate the longstanding and prosperous relationship between Ireland and Japan, underpinned by shared values, bilateral trade, and mutual respect. GridBeyond’s recognition as Exporter of the Year highlights the importance of this partnership in driving innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.

With the Japanese market expected to enter a more mature stage in 2025, GridBeyond is poised to lead the way in delivering transformative energy solutions. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the company’s mission to provide cutting-edge technology and expertise that empower businesses and communities.

GridBeyond extends its heartfelt gratitude to its partners, clients, and the Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce (IJCC) for their ongoing support and collaboration.