In the high-stakes world of data centers, where AI workloads demand instantaneous power and safety can’t be compromised, ZincFive® has quietly been rewriting the rules. Today, the Oregon-based innovator announced a major achievement: surpassing 2 gigawatts (GW) in power delivered or contracted globally. This isn’t just a number – it’s a testament to the growing adoption of nickel-zinc (NiZn) batteries as the go-to alternative for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), alongside legacy lead-acid and lithium-ion systems.

Picture this: Data center operators face exploding energy needs from AI training and inference, all while navigating fire risks, space constraints, and sustainability mandates. ZincFive stepped in with its patented NiZn chemistry, offering high power density in a compact footprint, eliminating thermal runaway risk, and lower lifecycle emissions. This milestone reflects contracts and shipments that have scaled this technology across global facilities, proving it thrives in mission-critical environments without the tradeoffs of other batteries.

At the heart of this surge is ZincFive’s expanding portfolio. The BC Series, headlined by the BC 2 AI battery cabinet, bridges traditional backup power with dynamic AI demands. Designed for both steady-state and bursty loads, it delivers reliable performance where milliseconds matter. Complementing this, the newly launched NiZn Retrofit Kit lets operators replace lead-acid batteries in existing cabinets without requiring major system changes, just drop-in upgrades that slash costs, disruption, and complexity in brownfield sites.

“This 2 GW mark underscores the real-world performance of our technology and the trust our customers have in it,” said Tod Higinbotham, CEO of ZincFive. He highlighted how the company is ramping up manufacturing to match accelerating demand, fueled by NiZn’s blend of safety, sustainability, and power.

ZincFive’s rise builds on a track record of accolades, including TIME’s America’s and World’s Top GreenTech Companies lists, an Edison Award for resilient solutions, and CleanTech Breakthrough’s Overall Innovation of the Year. These honors spotlight how NiZn leverages abundant, recyclable materials to propel “The Power of Good Chemistry®” forward.

As data centers evolve into AI powerhouses, ZincFive’s 2 GW milestone signals a pivotal shift. Operators worldwide are evaluating alternatives to legacy battery technologies in favor of solutions that offer improved safety, performance, and sustainability. With global deployments locked in and production expanding, the company is poised to energize the next wave of digital infrastructure.

For full details, please read the press release here.