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Zinc Batteries Comparison Safety, sustainability, long storage durations and long battery life are major drivers for growth of zinc battery technologies.

Zinc Ion

Zinc Nickel

Zinc Bromide

Zinc Air

Li-Ion

Commercial Application

Stationary Storage (3-12 hrs)

UPS (<1hr)3

Stationary Storage (3-12 hrs)2

Stationary Storage (24+ hrs)

Electric Vehicles; Stationary Storage (1-4 hrs)

Gravimetric Energy Density (Wh/kg)

Volumetric Energy Density (Wh/L)

Voltage (V)

Cycle Life

DoD Calendar Life Safety Sustainability Assessment Score

100% 15-20 years1

15 years3

20 years2

Non-flammable, not reactive to air or water3 9.4/10

Source: 1 DOE Energy Earthshots Technology Strategy Assessment Zinc Batteries; 2 https://www.eose.com/technology/; 3 Zinc Battery Initiative Presentation; 4 Mitsubishi Electric

15-20 years1

10 Poor Poor

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