The Wall Street Journal reports that Japanese companies, faced with the restructuring of the Japanese electric industry, are investing in U.S. energy companies.

The WSJ specifically notes several Japanese investments in technology-related energy companies, including storage companies.

Companies such as Itochu and Sumitomo have previously been involved with various U.S. retail suppliers in providing investment, finance, and credit support, but with competition coming to the Japanese electric market, they may begin seeking more customer-facing U.S. investments to leverage knowledge for the nascent Japanese market

See the Wall Street Journal for more

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