Powering the energy transition

James Larsen

CEO at e-Zinc

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Employees 51–100
Headquarters Toronto, Ontario, Canada
e-Zinc is a purpose-driven energy storage solutions company that is winning domestic and international awards and stacking world-class investors and advisors.

The company's unique, zinc-based, long-duration energy storage technology enables a reliable transition away from fossil fuel-powered energy sources—and provides the platform for the world's energy markets to be fully powered by renewable energy. By utilizing zinc as the base metal in their technology, they deliver a product that holds energy for multiple days and can safely and reliably perform in the world's harshest environments. In addition, zinc is readily available and inexpensive because of its abundance, ubiquity, and recyclability.

e-Zinc is dedicated to a zero-carbon future—a future to look forward to, with thriving nature and affordable, clean, and reliable energy for all.

Notable Achievements

  • Secured over $100M in equity and grants since joining in 2018, including strategic investors such as Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Eni.
  • Partnered with Toyota Tsusho and California Energy Commission to complete two first-of-a-kind long duration energy storage projects
  • Recently named to World Economic Forum's global list of 100 Technology Pioneers

Currently Operating in Two Regions

Press Mentions

July 12, 2024

Tech Update: New investment in e-Zinc’s pilot manufacturing plant helps highlight what cleantech companies need to scale

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June 28, 2024

e-Zinc: Energy Storage Solutions Company Raises $31 Million

Read on Hive News »

June 28, 2024

e-zinc receives US $31 m funding for pilot, commercialisation

Read on Saur Energy International »

May 31, 2024

Gaining Momentum: Canada’s future economic stars meet a changing economy head on

Read on Financial News Spot »

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