Global Executive Master participant
Florence School of Transnational Governance
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Japan
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2024
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Shota Kobayashi is the Associate Director of Energy Policy and Market Solutions at Fluence Energy, specialising in Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Japan. Previously, he spent 10 years at Enel, where he was key in commercialising Demand Response. Shota has played a crucial role in integrating DERs into wholesale markets and advocating for technology-neutral policies. He has also served as Director of the Energy Resource Aggregation Business Association, with expertise in regulatory affairs, public relations, and business development, shaping Japan’s evolving energy landscape.