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About Sumitomo Electric Founded in 1897, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a global leader in advanced technology and manufacturing with more than 125 years of innovation. Headquartered in Japan, the company operates in over 40 countries and regions worldwide, delivering high-quality products and solutions across five core business segments: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. In the energy sector, Sumitomo Electric is recognized for its advanced power transmission and distribution technologies, including subsea and underground cable systems, as well as long-duration energy storage solutions such as the Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB). Through continuous research and development, the company contributes to the realization of a sustainable and carbon-neutral society. Sumitomo Electric, founded in 1897, is a US$ 28 billion annual revenue corporation, and is the world pioneer in VRFB (Vanadium Redox Flow Battery) technology. With 37 years of development history and more than 162 MWh of the battery deployed, and Sumitomo Electric is the only one flow battery manufacturer who has supply record over 150 MWh of flow batteries in actual commercial operation all over the world including the North America. The VRFB features long lifetime, unlimited cycle life, easy operation and low maintenance. It is a safe and flexible energy storage solution that can be used for renewable integration, peak demand reduction and utility grid support.