Japan-based manufacturer Sumitomo Heavy Industries has invested $46m into Highview Power as part of a partnership with the US-based energy storage services provider.

The Sumitomo SHI FW subsidiary will be the technology hub for the cryogenic storage business with Highview Power.

Shaun Dean, vice-president at Sumitomo, and Tomas Harju-Jeanty, CEO at Sumitomo SHI FW, will join the board of Highview Power.

James Mawson

James Mawson is founder and chief executive of Global Venturing.