WHO WE ARE
Japan’s Leading Power ICT Solutions Provider, Contributing to International Energy Infrastructure Development
Mitsubishi Electric’s Energy & Industrial Systems Group provides a wide range of solutions to core players in the electric power industry as the industry undergoes dramatic changes, such as the deregulatory transformation of electric power systems in Japan and the introduction of renewable energy sources, including solar and wind power, around the world. We offer advanced solutions that create optimal business systems for a more diversified range of power uses, combining our broad portfolio of proven power systems technologies with intelligent communications systems to provide cutting edge grid modernization solutions.
Why Mitsubishi Electric?
From its foundation in 1921, Mitsubishi Electric has been at the forefront of technical ingenuity and product innovation, both in Japan and around the globe. Currently, we are one of the world's leading names in the manufacture and sales of electrical and electronic products and systems employed across a broad range of fields and applications, from home appliances to social infrastructure. Our advantage lies in our comprehensive capabilities accumulated through years of experience and knowledge, as well as our in-house developed technologies and IT solutions. In the field of energy systems, we continue to work toward solving challenges in society as promptly and efficiently as possible through the combination of all these capabilities.
Mitsubishi Electric in numbers
Worldwide consolidated subsidiaries
As of March 31, 2021
International
109
Japan
96
Corporate data
As of March 31, 2021
Revenue
38,37
Employees
145,653
Social and Environmental Activities
Mitsubishi Electric aims to help create a safe, secure, comfortable and sustainable society through the development of high-performance equipment and next-generation electric power systems that effectively addresses events impacting the electricity market, including natural disasters, man-made hazards, and concerns such as carbon neutrality. In addition, utilizing our independently developed advanced information and communications technologies (ICT), we provide cutting-edge solutions that enable a stable supply of renewable energy for everyday life.
SDGs we focus on
Technology for a Better Future
Technology is Mitsubishi Electric’s core competence, and R&D powers our technological and business development. Combining strong core competencies with extensive field knowledge and advanced digital technology, we provide integrated solutions available only from Mitsubishi Electric.
Third in the world in number
of patents filed
We rank an impressive third in the world in terms of international patent
applications filed*.
For the past seven years,
Mitsubishi Electric has consistently ranked in the top five globally in this area (and top among
Japanese firms for six
consecutive years).
Our portfolio covers a wide variety of fields – from our leading control technologies to cutting-edge
innovations in AI
and IoT. We carry out globally recognized intellectual property activities, which continue to support
further advances
in technology while providing a strong competitive edge.
*Based on the number of corporate international patents filed, as announced on March 2, 2020, by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), headquartered in Switzerland.
Reasons to believe in the future of Mitsubishi Electric technologies
- We conduct activities to accelerate open innovation
- We participate in various international organizations and forums for standardization
- Ｗe provide human resources for numerous international societies, such as CIGRE and IEEE-PES, via Mitsubishi Electric and its subsidiaries/affiliates
- $9.9 billion in R&D investment planned for FY2021 - FY2025
Mitsubishi Electric Power Systems Business Scope
The electric power industry has traditionally been a key focus for Mitsubishi Electric since its founding in 1921. We have substantially contributed to the development of electrical infrastructure around the world and throughout every sector from power generation to transmission and distribution.
The electric power industry has traditionally been a key focus for Mitsubishi Electric since its founding in 1921. We have substantially contributed to the development of electrical infrastructure around the world and throughout every sector from power generation to transmission and distribution.
Power Systems ICT Business Scope
Covering the entire field of power and energy systems (including power generation, distribution, retail and consumer), Mitsubishi Electric provides comprehensive solutions optimized for individual business cases, utilizing a wide range of services that allow flexible system expandability.
Overview
- Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and power communication systems utilizing smart meters
- Supply-demand management systems for power producers and suppliers
- Digital energy projects such as large-capacity battery energy storage control and virtual power plant (VPP) systems
- Power distribution and operation systems including consignment systems
- Power information systems including asset management systems
- Power generation and sales balancing group (BG) systems
Track Record in AMI-related Solutions
- 01
Supplied more than 10 million communications modules to five of the ten primary power utility companies in Japan
- 02
Awarded AMI project for power utility in southeast Asia, supplying more than 20 million communications modules
- 03
Developed reliable and secure multi-hop wireless network technology since 2006, contributing to one of the highest data collection rates in the world
- 04
Successful results in demonstration testing and proof of concept (PoC) system construction, addressing deregulation of the Japanese electricity market in 2016
- 05
Received the MEXT* Minister Prize as part of the 47th Japan Industrial Technology Awards in 2018
* Ministry of Education, Culture Sports, Science and Technology