[Japan] GSSG Chikuden launches with US $400M commitment from Vision Ridge Partners

As of July 16, 2025, GSSG Chikuden LLC, a utility-scale battery storage developer focused on the Japanese power market announced its launch today after receiving $400 million commitment from sustainable real assets investor Vision Ridge Partners. [1] GSSG Chikuden intends to use the investment to support its development, construction, and operation of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (“BESS”) across Japan’s power grid. The new company is a joint venture between Vision Ridge and Asia-focused solar-plus-storage investor GSSG Solar LLC, which has committed capital too, and will operate the business. GSSG Chikuden launches with an existing pipeline of development projects with secured grid interconnection rights, and plans to acquire more projects to expand its reach. GSSG Chikuden primarily seeks to accelerate the Japanese energy transition through development, construction, and operation of utility-scale BESS.

[1] https://gssgsolar.com/gssg-chikuden-launches/