Michael Burz, CEO of Enzinc | The Benefits of Zinc for Battery Storage Ep.98

Lead-acid batteries are heavy and highly toxic. Lithium-ion is lighter but tends to catch fire and requires a thermal management system to regulate its temperature.So, Michael Burz, President and CEO at Enzinc, is developing a next-generation rechargeable zinc battery that is safer for people and the planet.With a background in aerospace engineering, Michael is on a mission to apply his expertise to the green tech revolution. He was introduced to 3D zinc technology by the US Naval Research Laboratory and partnered with the NRL to design a high-performance alternative to lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. On this episode of Clean Power Hour, Michael joins Tim to discuss the advantages of zinc batteries over lead-acid and lithium-ion, describing how Enzinc technology can be deployed safely in very hot or cold climates without a thermal management system.Michael explains how zinc technology applies in both mobile and stationary energy storage, exploring how its ebike batteries can be scaled for use in EVs and internal combustion engines as well as microgrids and data centers.Listen in to understand how Enzinc’s batteries can be built in existing plants and learn how you can be part of the engineering team Michael is building to design, test and manufacture zinc battery anodes.Key TakeawaysHow Michael’s work with the NRL led him to develop a rechargeable zinc batteryThe advantages of zinc battery technology over lead-acid and lithium-ionHow zinc battery technology is applicable to both mobile and stationary energy storageThe nickel-zinc and manganese-zinc products Enzinc is developing to replace lead-acid batteriesHow Enzinc’s ebike batteries can be scaled for use in EVs and internal combustion enginesWhy zinc battery technology is ideal for highly dense urban environmentsHow zinc batteries can be deployed in very hot or cold climates (without thermal management systems)The extensive real-world testing Enzinc must do to bring its tech to market and why Michael’s team invited an industry advisory group to be part of its testing process early on How Enzinc is developing its batteries to be built in existing plants and factoriesWhy Michael’s team is partnering with a recycling firm in the design process Michael’s insight on how zinc-air battery technology will advance electric aircraftConnect with Michael Enzinc Careers at EnzincConnect with Tim  Clean Power Hour  Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email [email protected] Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsResourcesCalifornia NanoSystems Institute US Naval Research LaboratoryUS Department of Energy ARPA-EGlobal Automotive & Mobility Innovation ChallengeCalifornia Energy Commission BRIDGE AwardSponsor Clean Power Consulting Group Support the showConnect with Tim  Clean Power Hour  Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email [email protected] Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email:  [email protected] sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America’s number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems.  Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com