Hindustan Zinc partners with AEsir Technologies for Zinc battery development

Udaipur- Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), India’s zinc producer, has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AEsir Technologies, Inc., a US-based company specializing in advanced zinc battery technologies. According to the MoU, Hindustan Zinc will serve as the primary supplier of zinc, a crucial raw material for AEsir Technologies’ next-generation batteries. Zinc-based batteries offer a compelling alternative to other contemporary energy storage solutions, providing higher power output at reduced costs, requiring minimal upkeep, and boasting extended lifespans of up to 20 years. These qualities make them exceptionally suitable for large-scale energy storage in industrial environments.

The MoU line up with Hindustan Zinc’s focus on leveraging zinc in the clean energy transition. Zinc batteries are transforming energy storage with their corrosion resistance, cost-effectiveness, recyclability, stability, and eco-friendliness. They offer wide temperature tolerance and reliable backup power (3-72 hours) compared to other metals. Non-flammable and non-reactive to air and water, they emit no toxic fumes, ensuring safety. Zinc batteries are recyclable, use non-hazardous materials, and have a GHG footprint six times lower than other technologies.

AESir's Nickel Zinc (NiZn) batteries have proven reliability and success in sectors such as advanced defense, aerospace, marine, renewable energy, and critical infrastructure like data centers and 5G telecommunications. Through years of ongoing enhancement in operational environments, AESir's NiZn batteries have effectively resolved longstanding challenges such as electrolyte depletion, dendrite growth, and zinc migration.

Mr.Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc Limited, said, “Zinc is integral to a low-carbon future. At Hindustan Zinc, our focus is to produce metals sustainably for applications that power the ongoing global energy transition. This partnership with AEsir Technologies is yet another step in our ongoing developmental work in the emerging clean technology space. By providing high-quality zinc for cutting-edge energy storage, we are opening sophisticated new avenues for environmentally friendly solutions for a greener tomorrow.”

Mr.Randy Moore, CEO & Co-Founder of AEsir Technologies, said, “Energy storage is at the forefront of every major innovation in the energy transition space. Zinc batteries are the best story around energy storage. We are achieving great innovation in this space and this collaboration with Hindustan Zinc provides us with critical raw material for the development of next-gen Nickel Zinc batteries. We are pleased to partner with Hindustan Zinc as we are also focussed on the sustainability of our value chain, and they are global leaders in this domain.

The global energy storage market is projected to grow rapidly, reaching 442 GWh by 2030 with an annual growth rate of 21%, driven by the demand for sustainable energy storage solutions.