Advancing safe and sustainable energy storage beyond lithium

Portland, OR – February 25, 2025 –  ZincFive, a global manufacturer of nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery-based solutions for immediate power applications, announces that its Chief Operating Officer, Tod Higinbotham, will speak at SXSW 2025 on March 7, 2025, in Austin Texas.

Higinbotham will join industry experts on the panel “A World Without Lithium: Next-Gen Battery Tech” to discuss the rising demand for non-lithium energy storage solutions amid growing concerns over battery safety and environmental impact. Moderated by Martine Paris, BBC News feature correspondent, the panel will explore innovations in nickel-zinc batteries, thermal energy storage using crushed rocks, and other sustainable alternatives advancing net-zero goals.

Panelists will examine how these technologies are being integrated into critical industries to enhance energy resilience and reliability. Attendees will gain insights into the latest advancements in battery chemistry, the economic and regulatory landscape of alternative energy storage, and the role of sustainable materials in shaping the future of power solutions.

WHAT: A World Without Lithium: Next-Gen Battery Tech

WHEN: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT on March 7, 2025

WHERE: Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon A | Austin, TX

WHO:

  • Tod Higinbotham, Chief Operating Officer, ZincFive
  • Doron Brenmiller, Chief Business Officer, Brenmiller Energy
  • Mukesh Chatter, CEO, Alysem Energy
  • Martine Paris, Feature Correspondent, BBC News

To learn more about ZincFive, visit ZincFive.com.

To register for SXSW, please click here.

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About ZincFive

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.

ZincFive and The Power of Good Chemistry are registered trademarks of ZincFive, Inc. and the ZincFive logo is a trademark of ZincFive, Inc.

Industry Media Contact:

Ilissa Miller
iMiller Public Relations
Tel: +1.914.315.6424
Email: zincfive@imillerpr.com