Mitsubishi Electric will acquire U.S.-based PCI Energy Solutions, an energy management software provider, for $1.4 billion. The transaction, announced Thursday in Tokyo, is set to be Mitsubishi Electric’s largest-ever acquisition. PCI Energy Solutions develops platforms used for forecasting electricity demand and trading power, serving utilities and grid operators. By buying the Colorado-based company, Mitsubishi Electric deepens its presence in energy software alongside its established industrial and infrastructure businesses. The purchase reflects Japanese manufacturers’ growing push into digital and grid-optimization services as power markets become more complex. Investors and industry observers will watch how Mitsubishi Electric integrates PCI’s technology and customer base into its global operations.
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