Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Commercialization of Lowest-Cost, Long Duration Energy Storage Systems – Phase III
Agreement Number:
1029501
Agreement Value:
$6,143,843.93
Agreement Date:
Mar 4, 2025 - Feb 28, 2027
Description:
e-Zinc is a zinc-air battery company based in Toronto. The company’s energy storage system can be up to 80 percent less expensive than comparable lithium-ion systems for long-duration applications. Importantly, its energy storage system can operate in cold and hot climates and is made of abundant and recyclable materials.The project will be hosted at Eurus Energy America Corporation’s (EEAC) Bull Creek wind facility in Borden County, Texas (Bull Creek). The pilot program will store excess wind generation capacity in the e-Zinc battery system at Bull Creek. EEAC can then use the stored energy to power buildings at the local facility. e-Zinc’s system is expected to store power for 24 hours, an order of magnitude longer than typical batteries, and is better suited to the intermittency of wind generation than typical batteries. The pilot project will deliver firsthand experience with e-Zinc’s disruptive technology, and potentially lead to future manufacturing, supply chain and commercial opportunities between TTCI and e-Zinc. Additionally, TTCI will apply its unique capabilities to support installation, integration, and system O&M.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.
Location:
Mississauga, Ontario, CA L5T 2A4
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q4-1029501
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
847398138
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 59 days.
Amendment Date
Feb 3, 2026
Recipient's Operating Name:
e-Zinc (previously known as E-Zn Inc. or E-Zn)
Recipient's Legal Name:
e-Zinc Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Mississauga--Malton
Federal Riding Number:
35062
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms is to provide support that assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.
Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
335910
Amendments: