Mitsubishi HC Capital Partners with Shizen Connect to Accelerate Energy Optimization and Decarbonization via VPP Technology
Overview of the Capital and Business Alliance
Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. has announced the signing of a capital and business alliance agreement with Shizen Connect Inc. As part of this strategic partnership, Mitsubishi HC Capital will participate in Shizen Connect’s Series A funding round through its "Innovation Investment Fund" via a third-party allocation of shares.
About Shizen Connect
Shizen Connect is a technology company that develops and provides a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform. By leveraging IoT and AI, the company integrates and controls distributed energy resources (DERs) such as battery storage systems, water heaters, and electric vehicles (EVs). Their platform serves as a critical foundation for balancing electricity supply and demand and enabling flexible energy trading, with widespread adoption by major electric utility companies.
Objectives and Future Outlook
Through this partnership, both companies aim to accelerate the optimal utilization of energy infrastructure and contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society. Specifically, the collaboration will focus on the following areas:
- Promoting the transition of low-voltage power plants to the FIP (Feed-in Premium) scheme and integrating battery storage.
- Joint development and verification of AI and IoT-driven optimization control for energy equipment.
- Enhancing the value of energy assets through the development of Demand Response (DR) services.
This alliance seeks to maximize the value of energy resources by combining the extensive financial expertise of the Mitsubishi HC Capital Group with the advanced technical capabilities of Shizen Connect.