On the subject of strategic alliances, we have heard virtually nothing about any developments on the Sumitomo/TNG MOU signed several years ago.
While TNG have not yet built their mine or electrolyte processing plant, Sumitomo is able to provide flow batteries, (they have built projects in other parts of the world).
What is to stop CCE trialing flow battery technology in a microgrid in Australia, either with Sumitomo or another flow battery producer?
This video puts the case in a simple to understand way.