Nickel-zinc battery technology earns industry excellence recognition in Resilient & Sustainable Solutions category
PORTLAND, Oregon—(February, 2024)— ZincFive®, the world leader in nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery-based solutions for immediate power applications, has been named a finalist in the 2024 Edison Awards™. The company is being honored in the Resilient & Sustainable Solutions category for its safe, reliable, powerful and sustainable nickel-zinc battery technology.
The Edison Awards, named after the American inventor Thomas Alva Edison, recognizes some of the most innovative products and business leaders in the world. This prestigious accolade honors excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human centered design, and innovation.
ZincFive’s nickel-zinc battery technology has been recognized for its breakthrough innovation in delivering high-performance, safe, reliable and sustainable immediate power solutions to the global mission critical backup and energy markets. ZincFive’s patented nickel-zinc electrochemistry sets a higher standard for battery technology that not only meets today’s growing power demands but does so safely and sustainably, challenging the dominance of its predecessors, lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.
“We’re thrilled to be named finalists for the 2024 Edison Awards—a testament to the innovation behind our technology,” said Tim Hysell, CEO and Co-Founder of ZincFive. “This distinction underscores the transformative potential of our nickel-zinc battery technology. Our commitment continues to center around providing the global energy markets with high-performance, safe, and sustainable immediate power solutions.”
All nominations are reviewed by the Edison Awards’ Steering Committee and an executive judging body. The panel is comprised of more than 2,000 senior business executives and academics from the fields of product development, design, engineering, science, marketing and education, as well as past winners.
Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be announced at the Edison Awards Gala on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Fort Myers, Florida.
About ZincFive, Inc.
ZincFive is the world leader in innovation and delivery of nickel-zinc batteries and immediate power solutions. Supported by an impressive portfolio of international patents, ZincFive technology harnesses The Power of Good Chemistry™ to propel the world forward. ZincFive technology leverages the safety and sustainability of nickel-zinc chemistry to provide unparalleled high power density and performance for mission critical applications. ZincFive is a privately held company based in Tualatin, Oregon. For more information, visit www.zincfive.com.
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About The Edison Awards
Established in 1987, the Edison Awards are dedicated to recognizing, honoring and fostering innovations and innovators. Named after Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), the annual competition honors excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation. Past award recipients include Jony Ive, Martha Stewart, Carmichael Roberts and companies leading in innovation including Nest, now part of Google, AMD, Intel, Naqi, 3M and Cargill. In 2021, the Edison Awards introduced the inaugural Lewis Latimer Fellowship program designed to celebrate, connect and bring together a community of innovative Black thought leaders. For more information, visit www.edisonawards.com.