Mitsubishi and Shanghai Electric form energy saving business

A Shanghai-based joint venture for environmental protection through the development, design, integration and production of industrial energy saving systems has been formed.

Tentatively named Shanghai Electric Ryoden Energy Saving and Control Technology Co., Ltd., the JV is between Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Mitsubishi Electric and Shanghai Electric Environmental Protection Investment Co., Ltd.It is still subject to approval by the industrial and commercial registration authorities.

Pursuant to the terms of the JV agreement, the registered capital will amount to RMB 34 million. Mitsubishi Electric Automation Limited and Mitsubishi Electric Co., Ltd. will contribute a total of RMB 16.66 million in cash for 49 per cent equity interest.

The government of China is promoting environmental protection and energy saving initiatives, and the energy saving market is expected to expand as a result of China's rapid economic development. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation's decision to collaborate with Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited, its Chinese partner in the elevator business, is designed to reinforce its operations in the industrial energy saving business in China.