BYD, a Publicly Owned company headquartered in China, was founded in 1995 and employs approximately 18,040 individuals. The company operates as a high-tech enterprise specializing in IT, automobile, and new energy sectors. It is recognized as a major supplier of rechargeable batteries globally, holding the largest market share for Nickel-cadmium batteries, handset Li-ion batteries, cell-phone chargers, and keypads worldwide. BYD also holds the second largest market share for cell-phone shells globally. In the new energy field, BYD develops products including solar farms, battery energy storage stations, electric vehicles, and LED technology.