Founded in 2012, e-Zinc is a Toronto, Canada, based corporation that has developed a breakthrough electrochemical technology for storing energy in zinc metal. This low-cost, flexible, and long-duration energy storage solution will provide the platform for the world’s energy markets to be fully powered by renewable energy, enabling a zero-carbon energy future.
Access to affordable, clean and reliable energy for all
To develop the world’s most affordable, safe, and reliable long-duration energy storage product. We create energy storage for the world’s harshest environments and most critical applications, while using ubiquitous and recyclable materials. Through candid collaboration with our customers, we seek to improve environments and lives, and to enable growth and energy security.
TruthAn honest and authentic assessment of ourselves, as well as our customers’ needs. Complete transparency between one another. Complete candor with our customers.
ResultsA relentless pursuit of our objectives. Proactively troubleshooting problems with a curious and creative mind. Maintaining a sense of urgency while taking calculated risks.
TeamAn open and trusting workplace where we empower, support, and depend on one another, while holding each other accountable. Comfort with challenging our assumptions and ideas.
MasteryA tenacious commitment to domain expertise, underpinned by a passionate work ethic and dedication to learning and self-improvement
ValueA deep-rooted responsibility to create the most value with our financial, time and human resources
Dr. Zhang is a visionary and seasoned technology developer. He founded e-Zinc in 2012 and was the CEO until July 2018. As the inventor of e-Zinc’s technology, Dr. Zhang led the development from conception to the successful demonstration of a fully integrated energy storage system for solar power. Prior to founding e-Zinc, Dr. Zhang worked […]
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James has over 2 decades of business leadership and engineering experience spanning cleantech and startups, strategy and operations, and design and engineering. James is also a Director with Energy Storage Canada, an association acting as the voice of the energy storage industry in Canada. Most recently, James was a Director with the Advanced Energy Centre […]
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Zaki brings over 25 years of experience as a senior executive to e-Zinc from his time as CTO of ClearEdge Power, COO at RF Biocidics, and CTO of SiEngery Systems. Zaki has previously developed, commercialized, and reconfigured complex products and services across various industries, including electrochemistry, energy conversion, clean energy, aerospace, and food science. He […]
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Balakrishnan G. Iyer (Balki) is a seasoned energy industry management professional, with rich experience and proven track record of driving business growth in global conglomerates (i.e. GE) and startups. Balki has successfully steered three startups from inception to exit and helped list one of them in NASDAQ, with investments from some of the largest utilities […]
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Rob brings over 25 years of experience in executive leadership to e-Zinc. Rob spent the last 15 years of his career launching operations for new cutting-edge technologies in the energy and consumer electronics sector. Rob served as both COO and CEO at HiQ Solar, as well as Senior Director of Global Manufacturing at Enphase. Rob’s […]
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Rhonda Landers has more than two decades of experience in leadership roles within finance, strategy, and operations. Through similar advanced technology CFO positions at companies such as Nanosteel, Globe Wireless, and Seawave LCC, she has demonstrated leadership in capital raising, strategic planning, scaling operations, and strategic initiatives including strategic investments, licensing and acquisitions to progress […]
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Pieter de Koning has 25 years of experience in technology development, global manufacturing and business development. Most recently, Pieter was the Director of Production for Temporal Power. On sale of their flywheel technology to a foreign buyer, he was hired to lead knowledge transfer, design a new factory layout, conduct supplier due diligence and develop […]
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Dr. Tyler Schon is a PhD materials scientist and technical leader with over 10 years of experience in research and development, specializing in battery chemistry. Prior to joining e-Zinc, Tyler co-founded Pliant Power while still completing his PhD to commercialize lightweight lithium-ion battery materials. As CEO, Tyler led the team in technical and business development, […]
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Laura is a business-oriented Human Resources professional with over 15 years experience leading people and culture in different industries. She is respected for collaborative leadership, building trust and partnering at all levels from executive to front-line employees. Laura previously worked at ADP Inc., a leading global provider of human resources management software and services where […]
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Vikram has over 8 years of experience across engineering, operations, and strategy, in start-up, corporate, and consulting environments. Prior to joining e-Zinc, Vikram was a management consultant with Bain & Company, where he worked in a variety of industries including telecom, utilities, mining, IT, and private equity due diligence. Before joining Bain & Company, Vikram […]
Read More Follow on:Robert van Beers is an accredited corporate director with over thirty years’ experience growing, financing and leading energy companies around the world. Today as CEO of RvB Capital Projects Inc., he leads a private global business corporation focused on financing and developing renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa. Robert has been founder, CEO and director […]
Read More Follow on:James has over 2 decades of business leadership and engineering experience spanning cleantech and startups, strategy and operations, and design and engineering. James is also a Director with Energy Storage Canada, an association acting as the voice of the energy storage industry in Canada. Most recently, James was a Director with the Advanced Energy Centre […]
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Read More Follow on:David Michael is an investor and advisor with nearly 30 years of international business experience. He co-founded Anzu Partners and developed the firm’s focus on breakthrough industrial technologies that shape and enable tomorrow’s industries. He has pioneered the financing and growth of several Anzu portfolio companies. These include the life sciences tools companies TeraPore Technologies […]
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