On June 8 and 9, NEDO and Japan Smart Community Alliance (JSCA) co-hosted the "Smart Community Summit 2017" at Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center).

Many leading experts from the US, Europe and Japan gathered to provide information and exchange opinions from a wide range of perspectives on the energy system that is dramatically transforming on a global scale, and new business to address the change.

The summit was attended by many participants who asked questions actively and ended successfully.

NEDO will continue providing the latest information on smart community for a greater understanding while pursuing a deeper level of communication.

Opening Remarks / Guest Speech

NEDO/Mr. Kazuo Furukawa	JSCA/Mr. Kenichiro Yamanishi	METI/Mr. Toshimitsu Fujiki

Keynote Lecture: Overview and Latest Topics Related to Energy Systems in Europe, U.S. and Japan

Moderator

Mr. Yoji Arikura, Director General, Smart Community Department
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)

Presentation / Speaker	Presentaion material
	Japanese	English	Video
Project SuSTAINABLE and Emerging Energy System Topics in Europe Dr. Kai Strunz Professor, Technische Universität Berlin; Chair of Sustainable Electric Network and Sources of Energy School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science	－	（7.0MB）
Overview and Latest Topics Related to Energy Systems in the U.S. Mr. James Reilly Principal Consultant, Reilly Associates	－	（2.7MB）
Trend of International Standardization of Energy System in Japan (Direction of International Smart Grid International Standardization in Japan and Activities of JSCA) Dr. Tadahiro Goda Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Doshisha University; Chair, International Standardization Working Group, JSCA	（2.7MB）	－

NEDO/Mr. Yoji Arikura	Dr. Kai Strunz	Mr. James Reilly	Dr. Tadahiro Goda

Session 1: Countermeasures for PV

Moderator

Mr. Nobuaki Yoshikawa, Director General, Smart Community Department
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)

Presentation / Speaker	Presentaion material
	Japanese	English	Video
PV in Japan, Current Status and the Way to Go Mr. Takeaki Masukawa Secretary General, Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association	－	（2.7MB）
Current State of the Renewable Energy in Kyushu Electric Power and Our Future Plan Mr. Masakazu Hongo Deputy General Manager, Chief Manager of Power System Planning Group, Transmission & System Operation Division, Power Transmission & Distribution Company, Kyushu Electric Power CO., INC.	－	（3.0MB）
EV Contributing to Integration of RE Mr. Fumitoshi Emura Division Manager, Global Project Promotion Division and IoT Business Promotion Division, Hitachi, Ltd.	－	（2.0MB）	－
NEDO's Approaches to Address Issues of Grid Destabilization Associated with Renewable Energy Dr. Kei Hosoi Director General, Smart Community Department, Electricity Storage Technology Development Division, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)	－	（5.3MB）

NEDO/ Mr. Nobuaki Yoshikawa	Mr. Takeaki Masukawa	Mr. Masakazu Hongo
Mr. Fumitoshi Emura	NEDO/ Dr. Kei Hosoi

Session 2: New Energy Business Players

Moderator

Dr. Satoshi Morozumi, Director General, Smart Community Department
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)

Presentation / Speaker	Presentaion material
	Japanese	English	Video
Aggregation Business Framework Dr. Yasuhiro Hayashi Dean, Advanced Collaborative Research Organization for Smart Society(ACROSS), Waseda University; Chair, Smart House & Building Working Group, JSCA	－	（4.2MB）	－
Transactive Energy and Community Microgrids via Blockchain Technology Mr. Scott Kessler Director, Business Development LO3 Energy	－	（1.7MB）
NEDO's Activities Related to Resource Aggregation Mr. Kazuyuki Takada Director, Smart Community Department New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)	－	（2.6MB）

NEDO/ Dr. Satoshi Morozumi	Dr. Yasuhiro Hayashi	Mr. Scott Kessler	NEDO/ Mr. Kazuyuki Takada

Special Lecture

Presentation / Speaker	Presentaion material
	Japanese	English	Video
Smart Grid in Latin America, Opportunities and Challenges Mr. Oscar Miranda Co-Founder & Chairman Smart Grid México & LATAM Smart Community Alliance	－	（2.7MB）

Mr. Oscar Miranda

Session 3: Energy Demand and Smart Community Projects in Emerging Markets

Moderator

Mr. Kazuhiko Akashi, Director, Smart Community Department
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)

Presentation / Speaker	Presentaion material
	Japanese	English	Video
Outlook for Energy Market in Asia (India and ASEAN) Mr. Shigeru Suehiro Manager, Econometric and Statistical Analysis Group (ESA), Energy Data and Modelling Center (EDMC), The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan	－	（1.1MB）
Implementation of Putrajaya Green City 2025: Putra-NEDO EV Bus Demonstration Project Mr. Azhar Othman City Planner, Putrajaya Corporation	－	（1.6MB）
Progress and Update of Demonstration Project for Smart Communities in Indonesian Industrial Park Mr. Kohei Kono, General Manager, Infrastructure Plant Business Department, Sumisho Machinery Trade Corporation	－	（4.0MB）	－
Issues of the Transmission and Distribution System Market in India Mr. Masakazu Sato Director, THE Power Grid Solution Ltd.	－	－	－
Platform of R&D, Test and Certification for High Penetration and Expansion of Role of DER Mr. Kenji Otani Leader, Energy Network Team, Renewable Energy Research Center, Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)	－	（4.2MB）

NEDO/ Mr. Kazuhiko Akashi	Mr. Shigeru Suehiro	Mr. Azhar Othman
Mr. Kohei Kono	Mr. Masakazu Sato	Mr. Kenji Otani

Panel Discussion: Issues and Solutions for Entering the Infrastructure Business Market in Asia

Panelist

Video

Moderator Mr. Kazuhiko Akashi, Director General, Smart Community Department New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Panelists Mr. Shigeru Suehiro, The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan Mr. Hiroya Ono, Chief Officer, Smart Community Department, New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Mr. Masao Nakamura, Staff Manager, Power & Energy Management Department, Energy Management Division, Power Electronics Systems Business Group, Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. Mr. Kenji Otani, Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

Panel discussion

Closing Remarks

NEDO/ Mr. Makoto Watanabe