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Sumitomo Electric Secures Major Redox Battery Order for Kashiwazaki

7/17/2025

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Sumitomo Electric has landed a significant third order for redox flow batteries from Kashiwazaki IR Energy, propelling the city's green ambitions. By spring 2026, a powerful 1,000 kW × 8-hour system will store 24,000 kWh of surplus solar energy, bolstering renewable energy adoption, enhancing energy security, and driving down costs in Kashiwazaki City, Japan.

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Sumitomo Electric has landed a significant third order for redox flow batteries from Kashiwazaki IR Energy, propelling the city's green ambitions. By spring 2026, a powerful 1,000 kW × 8-hour system will store 24,000 kWh of surplus solar energy, bolstering renewable energy adoption, enhancing energy security, and driving down costs in Kashiwazaki City, Japan.