E-zinc
Ontario, CA Β· Founded 2013 Β· 54 employees on LinkedIn Β· 5 known investors
e-Zinc develops long-duration energy storage solutions using zinc-based technology for grid resilience, remote power, and renewable energy integration. The system uses a water-based electrolyte for safe operation and can store multiple days of clean energy capacity in harsh environments.
Also known as e-Zinc
Founders & leadership
E-zinc was founded in 2013 by Dr. Gregory X. Zhang.
Investors Β· 5
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountseries A2 funding roundJul 2024Source β
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Company profile
researched Aug 2026e-Zinc is an energy company developing a zinc-based long-duration energy storage technology intended to provide affordable, clean and reliable electricity. The company positions its system as a safe, lower-cost alternative to fossil fuel power for back-up and grid applications, addressing the growing frequency of power disruptions and energy supply shocks as well as the intermittency of solar and wind generation.
The system uses a battery architecture that decouples energy from power, which the company and its investors describe as enabling cost-effective long-duration storage. The design is modular and scalable, aimed at delivering energy security while also optimizing grid performance for end-users by smoothing power curves and lowering energy costs. The company describes itself as working with an ecosystem of partners, collaborators, investors and stakeholders around the energy transition.
Business model
e-Zinc supplies long-duration energy storage systems, and its website solicits inquiries relating to investment, projects and partnerships.
Traction
Backers referenced by the company include Toyota Ventures, whose Climate Fund partner Lisa Coca commented on its support, and individual investor Chris A. Hadfield, a retired astronaut.
Latest developments
Recent company news items include a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by supporters, funding received to adapt and scale AI manufacturing solutions, and the appointment of Dr. David Harvey as Chief Technology Officer.
βΈFull profile β market position, technology, go-to-market, geography
Market position
Positions its zinc-based system as an alternative to fossil-fuel-based back-up power and as a response to the intermittency of record solar and wind deployments.
Battery architecture that separates energy capacity from power output, combined with a modular and scalable system design intended to be safe and lower cost than fossil fuel alternatives.
Technology
A zinc-based long-duration energy storage battery whose architecture decouples energy from power, offered in a modular, scalable configuration for back-up power and grid support.
Go-to-market
End-users and grid stakeholders seeking reliable back-up power, grid redundancy, smoothed power curves and lower energy costs.
Geography
Headquartered in Canada.
Compiled by commissioned research from 1 cited public sources β announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
Timeline Β· 3
launches, deals, and filingsThe company reported receiving funding to adapt and scale AI manufacturing solutions; no amount disclosed.
e-Zinc announced the appointment of Dr. David Harvey as CTO.
Dated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
In the news
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primary sources listed
- E-zince-zinc.ca Β· web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does E-zinc do?
- e-Zinc is a Canadian energy company developing zinc-based long-duration energy storage systems.
- Who founded E-zinc?
- E-zinc was founded by Dr. Gregory X. Zhang in 2013.
- Who are E-zinc's investors?
- E-zinc's investors include Toyota Ventures, Anzu Partners, Earth Foundry, Energy Foundry, Graphite Ventures.
- Where is E-zinc headquartered?
- E-zinc is headquartered in Ontario, CA.