{"id":40002,"date":"2025-12-01T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=40002"},"modified":"2025-12-01T07:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T00:00:00","slug":"helios-50-mw-bess-achieves-commercial-operations-in-hokkaido-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=40002","title":{"rendered":"Helios 50 MW BESS achieves commercial operations in Hokkaido, Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"

TOKYO<\/span><\/span>, Dec. 1, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Manoa Energy (“Manoa” or the “Company”) today announced the start of commercial operations for the Helios 50MW Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) in Sapporo<\/span> City, Hokkaido, Japan<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The Helios 50MW \/ 104 MWh BESS was developed in partnership with Brawn and HD Renewable Energy Japan (HDJP) by Brawn’s 100% owned Japan<\/span> based development platform Manoa Energy (“Manoa”).\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Successful completion of our first standalone Extra High Voltage BESS asset emphasizes our commitment to sustainable infrastructure investment in Japan<\/span>. Brawn will continue to develop our additional 1GW pipeline of Extra High Voltage and High Voltage assets throughout Japan<\/span>, for commercial operations between 2026 and 2030.” said Scott\u00a0Reinhart, CEO of Brawn.<\/p>\n

Helios construction began in April 2024<\/span>. The project uses Tesla Megapack 2XL batteries, while Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) was managed by HOKKAIDENKO Corporation. The Helios asset is a 100% merchant BESS which will participate in the wholesale, balancing, and capacity markets.<\/p>\n

Dean Cooper<\/span>, Head of Manoa Energy and COO of Brawn said “Japan’s<\/span> energy storage sector is experiencing rapid acceleration, positioning Japan<\/span> among the world’s most dynamic energy storage markets. Manoa Energy is excited to be part of Japan’s<\/span> energy transition momentum, as the country emphasizes battery energy storage systems as a strategic priority for its critical energy infrastructure.”<\/p>\n

About Brawn<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Brawn is an alternative investment manager focused on accelerating the energy transition across the Asia-Pacific<\/span> region. With over 300+ projects purchased to date and a proven track record in renewable energy and infrastructure, Brawn specializes in originating, developing, and managing utility-scale projects, particularly in energy storage and clean energy solutions.<\/p>\n

Along with its Japan<\/span> energy storage portfolio, Brawn is also a strategic partner with Singapore<\/span> based DDSP \u2013 a developer of next-generation digital and decarbonized energy infrastructure across Asia-Pacific<\/span>. Focused on delivery for hyperscale clients alongside long-term operational partners, DDSP combines deep sectoral expertise across technical, operational, and investment disciplines to deliver and scale infrastructure in complex, underserved, and high-growth markets<\/p>\n

Committed to global ESG principles, Brawn delivers sustainable investments that drive decarbonization while creating long-term value for stakeholders.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

<\/p>\n

TOKYO<\/span><\/span>, Dec. 1, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Manoa Energy (“Manoa” or the “Company”) today announced the start of commercial operations for the Helios 50MW Battery Energy Storage System (“BESS”) in Sapporo<\/span> City, Hokkaido, Japan<\/span>.<\/p>\n

The Helios 50MW \/ 104 MWh BESS was developed in partnership with Brawn and HD Renewable Energy Japan (HDJP) by Brawn’s 100% owned Japan<\/span> based development platform Manoa Energy (“Manoa”).\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Successful completion of our first standalone Extra High Voltage BESS asset emphasizes our commitment to sustainable infrastructure investment in Japan<\/span>. Brawn will continue to develop our additional 1GW pipeline of Extra High Voltage and High Voltage assets throughout Japan<\/span>, for commercial operations between 2026 and 2030.” said Scott\u00a0Reinhart, CEO of Brawn.<\/p>\n

Helios construction began in April 2024<\/span>. The project uses Tesla Megapack 2XL batteries, while Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) was managed by HOKKAIDENKO Corporation. The Helios asset is a 100% merchant BESS which will participate in the wholesale, balancing, and capacity markets.<\/p>\n

Dean Cooper<\/span>, Head of Manoa Energy and COO of Brawn said “Japan’s<\/span> energy storage sector is experiencing rapid acceleration, positioning Japan<\/span> among the world’s most dynamic energy storage markets. Manoa Energy is excited to be part of Japan’s<\/span> energy transition momentum, as the country emphasizes battery energy storage systems as a strategic priority for its critical energy infrastructure.”<\/p>\n

About Brawn<\/b>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Brawn is an alternative investment manager focused on accelerating the energy transition across the Asia-Pacific<\/span> region. With over 300+ projects purchased to date and a proven track record in renewable energy and infrastructure, Brawn specializes in originating, developing, and managing utility-scale projects, particularly in energy storage and clean energy solutions.<\/p>\n

Along with its Japan<\/span> energy storage portfolio, Brawn is also a strategic partner with Singapore<\/span> based DDSP \u2013 a developer of next-generation digital and decarbonized energy infrastructure across Asia-Pacific<\/span>. Focused on delivery for hyperscale clients alongside long-term operational partners, DDSP combines deep sectoral expertise across technical, operational, and investment disciplines to deliver and scale infrastructure in complex, underserved, and high-growth markets<\/p>\n

Committed to global ESG principles, Brawn delivers sustainable investments that drive decarbonization while creating long-term value for stakeholders.<\/p>\n

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