- CEO
- Takashi Abe
- Full Time Employees
- 12,562
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment & Parts
- Address
- 1, Inobanba-cho Kyoto KY Japan 601-8520
- IPO Date
- Feb 12, 2013
- Business
- GS Yuasa Corporation is a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced energy solutions, specializing in batteries and power supply systems. The company produces a comprehensive range of products including high-performance lead-acid batteries for automotive and motorcycle engine starters; lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV); industrial batteries and chargers for backup power and motive power applications; power supply systems for renewable energy and standby power; and specialized batteries for aerospace, marine, and deep-sea exploration applications. GS Yuasa’s technology is used in varied sectors such as transportation, industrial power supply systems, aeronautical and aerospace industries, lighting and infrastructure, and marine research, with significant global operations centered in Japan and across Europe.
Founded in 2004 through the merger of Japan Storage Battery Co. Ltd and Yuasa Corporation, GS Yuasa Corporation is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, and has established a robust international presence. The company serves diversified markets including automotive manufacturers, industrial enterprises, energy utilities, telecom, aerospace, and renewable energy sectors. GS Yuasa continues to drive innovation with its cutting-edge battery technologies such as the advanced Nano-Carbon lead-acid batteries and next-generation lithium-ion batteries optimized for safety, high performance, and eco-friendly applications.
Recent significant developments at GS Yuasa include the installation of its space-use lithium-ion batteries on Japan’s first HTV-X (HTV-X1) spacecraft and the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 50, reflecting its expansion into aerospace applications. The company commenced operations for renewable energy-integrated storage batteries at the Ene-Seed Nagasaki No. 2 Solar Power Plant and initiated a joint demonstration project with Osaka Gas using a storage battery facility integrated with advanced energy management systems. GS Yuasa also launched a pioneering large-scale lithium-ion battery storage system project in collaboration with Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions Corporation and Honda Motor Co. at Honda’s Kumamoto Factory, setting benchmarks for industrial energy storage and renewable energy utilization.
In addition to product innovation, GS Yuasa emphasizes sustainability and social responsibility, having achieved the Gold Rating in the PRIDE Index 2025 for LGBTQ+ initiatives and actively promoting biodiversity conservation under the Kyoto Biodiversity Partnership. The company updates its sustainability management policies aligned with its Vision 2035 to further its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) commitments while advancing digital transformation and expanding BEV (battery electric vehicle) battery production capacities to support future mobility and public infrastructure businesses.
Overall, GS Yuasa Corporation operates as a global leader in energy solutions, manufacturing a broad portfolio of battery systems and power supply technologies for automotive, industrial, aerospace, and renewable energy markets. The company’s recent strategic expansions into space-use batteries, renewable energy storage systems, and large-scale industrial energy projects highlight its commitment to innovation and sustainable growth. It maintains headquarters in Kyoto, Japan, with a widespread industrial and commercial footprint worldwide.