Imprint Energy is a U.S. based company that provides safe and high-performance zinc batteries in form factors that allow them to blend into everyday electronics.

Gelion Technologies (Gelion) is an Australia-based company that develops advanced stationary and mobile battery technologies.

JenaBatteries produces an innovative metal-free redox flow technology that operates in the stationary energy storage market. JenaBatteries develops large-scale systems rated at 100 kW and up that compete with traditional lithium-ion, lead, and vanadium batteries.

Zelos Energy Ltd, develops environmentally safe and inexpensive batteries with the goal of eliminating the need for lead-acid batteries and lithium-ion in certain applications. Their zinc-manganese dioxide battery has the potential to realize high cycle rates and deep discharge levels.

Using EOS’ technology, utilities can rely on cleaner and a more efficient energy mix by storing excess energy produced during off peak hours and discharging the stored energy back to the grid during peak hours. The main environmental advantages of EOS’ battery is its recyclability and avoidance of rare earth materials.

ZincFive manufactures and deploys high-capacity, rechargeable, and recyclable nickel-zinc batteries that provide high energy density and performance, with significant safety and environmental advantages.

GDI is a technology company focused on fast-charging energy storage applications. Their patented anode technology for Lithium-ion batteries replaces conventional carbon-based materials with silicon using the same production methods used to produce thin film solar cells.

Urban Electric Power (UEP) is a New York - based company manufacturing and deploying rechargeable alkaline batteries. UEP technology relies on zinc and manganese dioxide, which are abundant and safe materials. UEP alkaline batteries are aqueous, making them highly fire resistant, and they have the UL 1973 safety certification.

While large-scale batteries being used in EV’s and grid energy storage systems continue to garner attention, what innovation is happening with small-scale batteries? Common technologies include lithium coin cells, pouch cells, and solid-state batteries - all of which carry their own detriments, including use of scarce resources and higher safety risks. What’s the scalable alternative? Zinc.

Energy storage is still largely dependent on fossil fuel-powered electricity. The high demand and uncertainty of the renewable energy supply puts a strain on the power grid. In order to reduce this strain, storing excess renewable energy during low-demand hours is critical…

Over 100 years ago, Thomas Edison was granted a patent for a nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery. Unfortunately, numerous technical problems prohibited the commercial success of utilizing this type of technology…