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Adoption, Deals, and Tech
Google Continues Iron Bullishness with ESS
On the heels of Google’s partnership with iron battery juggernaut Form Energy, the web / cloud titan has entered another iron-based arrangement. Google and Arizona utility Salt River Project (SRP) have set a framework for a 5-MW/50-MWh pilot from major iron energy storage player ESS. Details in Renewables Now.
e-Zinc Named an Australian Champion
Western Australia-based clean energy incubator GreenTech Hub has selected zinc innovator e-Zinc as a Champion in its Long Game Energy Storage Challenge. The partnership supports opportunities for Australian grids, mines, and remote communities, explains e-Zinc’s CEO James Larsen on LinkedIn.
GP: Here’s What’s Next in Data Center Storage
GP Energy Tech teases its upcoming new Zinc battery for data centers in a new video.
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Aqueous Deep Dives
🎥 Watch: With the Clock Ticking, Supplier Collaboration is Key
EverZinc’s Battery Technology Lead, Harsha Kolli, explains why we need extensive aqueous energy supplier collaboration to accelerate the industry timeline by 5-7 years. Hear his POV — plus how EverZinc helps aqueous batteries hit scale, as well and Kolli’s perspective on the value that Octet brings – in our latest interview. Watch now.
IESNA 2026: Aqueous Positions on LDES (Recorded Session)
Andrew Friedenthal, Director of Market Development at zinc-based battery firm e-Zinc; and Tristan Shannon, Chief Commercial Officer for vanadium flow innovator CellCube Energy Storage, joined the LDES session at the recent Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) show. Watch the recorded discussion.
A 10,000-Foot View of ZincFive
To see why ZincFive’s chemistry allows for exceptional power, safety, reliability, and sustainability, watch the company’s explainer up on Datacentre Solutions.
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Mark Your Calendars
R-Zinc 4.0
In keeping with their vision of cross-industry collaboration, EverZinc is hosting its 4th R-Zinc conference May 6th – 7th in Nashville, USA. Details & registration.
Two Chances to Hear Octet
- International Battery Seminar & Exhibit • Mar 23 – 26 / Orlando, Florida, USA
- BCI Convention + Power Mart Expo • May 3 – 6 / Nashville, Tennessee, USA
We’ll see you soon.
ICYMI: Upcoming 2026 Aqueous Events
📆 Get a head start on 2026 planning with our Aqueous Energy Events Calendar in our December 29th Aqueous Battery Brief.
Who’s Hiring
Seeking a new role — or know someone who is? Start with the quick links to aqueous firms’ open roles pages and specific roles below.
👩🔬 Open Roles Pages (Multiple Roles)
👨🔬 Specific Openings
- Urban Electric Power: Mechanical Engineer — Battery Cell & Module Development
- Æsir Technologies is looking to fill multiple engineering roles. Interested candidates should send resumes to Æsir’s Employment Page.
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Octet Case Study: $7.5M in Projected Savings
Read how Octet identified a path to 10% greater round-trip efficiency
by testing 30+ electrolyte additives.