The Future of Long-Duration: Why Your Energy Strategy Needs Zinc
The global search for effective energy storage has intensified over the last several years. Driven by increasing electricity demand, the realities of climate change, and the explosive growth of renewables, the market is no longer asking if energy storage is needed, but what kind of storage can truly meet the demands of the future.
The answer is clear: long-duration energy storage is paramount. For distributors looking to position themselves at the forefront of the energy transition, aligning with a technology built for this future is the most critical strategic decision you can make. The BESSt Company (TBC) is developing the specific type of long-duration energy storage technology that will define this new era.
Moving Beyond the Limitations of Yesterday’s Technology
While lithium-ion technology has served the portable market well, its disadvantages for stationary, long-duration applications are clear. Short cycle life, the danger of explosive fires, reliance on rare earth materials, and toxicity are significant hurdles for grid, commercial, and residential-scale projects.
Your customers need a better alternative. TBC's Zinc Polyiodide (Znl2) REDOX flow battery technology is that alternative. We have an exclusive license for the commercialization of this technology in the U.S. from the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), positioning TBC and our partners to lead the market.
Why TBC is the Best Partner for Distributors
We offer a product portfolio built on a technology with inherent advantages that directly address the market's biggest needs.
Unmatched Safety: Our REDOX flow batteries are non-toxic and non-flammable. This is a powerful selling point that removes the safety risks associated with other battery chemistries.
Superior, Scalable Performance: TBC's technology is fundamentally different.
Power and energy can be decoupled, allowing for incredible design flexibility.
Our Zinc Polyiodide electrolyte offers more than 14 times the energy density of older vanadium-based systems.
Our systems are ideal for long-duration discharge, which is crucial for managing the variable nature of renewable energy.\
Built for a Long, Low-Maintenance Life: Your customers are investing for the long term, and our technology delivers.
TBC REDOX batteries are designed for a life cycle of over 20 years.
They have a virtually unlimited life, with routine maintenance focused on simple mechanical components like pumps and valves, not a full, costly battery replacement.
A Truly Sustainable Solution: We use earth-abundant materials—zinc and iodide—sourced from the U.S. and key allies. This ensures a stable supply chain free from the volatility of rare earth materials and provides an environmentally friendly choice for customers.
A Broad Market Ready for A Better Solution
As a TBC distributor, you will be equipped to serve a uniquely broad range of applications. Our technology is not a niche product; it is a foundational solution for:
Grid Storage: Provide grid-scale solutions that are uniquely scalable—energy capacity can be increased simply by increasing electrolyte volume. Offer critical ancillary services like frequency regulation and load leveling.
Commercial/Industrial Use: Enable businesses to slash operating costs by reducing demand charges and taking advantage of time-of-use rates. Provide invaluable operational resilience with reliable backup power.
Ready to Scale With You
At TBC, we have built our company with a core focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM). Our strategy integrates rapid prototyping, modular design, and collaboration with contract manufacturers to ensure we can scale quickly and meet market demand. We are not just developing a technology; we are building a scalable business ready to support our distribution partners.
The future of energy is being built today. Partner with The BESSt Company and equip yourself with the safe, sustainable, and powerful long-duration energy storage solutions your customers are waiting for.
