Salient Energy
Salient Energy manufactures zinc-ion batteries for grid-scale energy storage, offering a safe, sustainable alternative to lithium-ion. Using low-cost zinc and manganese sourced from North America, the company's batteries eliminate fire risk with a water-based electrolyte while achieving 50% lower production carbon emissions. The technology addresses lithium supply shortages that currently constrain renewable energy deployment.
- Battery Technology
- Energy
- Clean Technology
- New Materials
- Hardware
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
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Product
Problem
Grid-scale renewable energy storage relies heavily on lithium-ion batteries, but lithium-ion materials are facing growing supply shortages that drive up costs and create severe supply chain disruptions. This limits the speed at which clean energy can be deployed and undermines grid reliability.
Solution
Salient Energy manufactures zinc-ion batteries as a safe, sustainable, and affordable alternative to lithium-ion for grid-scale energy storage. The batteries store renewable energy when it is abundant and deliver it when needed, helping to optimize grid electricity. Zinc is over 100 times more abundant than lithium, addressing material supply constraints while supporting the transition to clean energy. The company builds a secure, sustainable, and reliable supply chain using metals mined, processed, and manufactured in North America, with low-cost zinc and manganese as core materials. Zinc-ion production has a 50% lower carbon footprint compared to lithium-ion due to lower mining and processing impact, reduced manufacturing energy requirements, and fewer manufacturing processes.
Target Audience
Primary customers are utility companies, grid operators, and renewable energy developers seeking safe, scalable, and cost-effective battery storage solutions for grid-scale applications.
Features
- Non-toxic, water-based electrolyte that eliminates fire risk
- Uses low-cost zinc and manganese as active materials
- North American supply chain with metals mined, processed, and manufactured domestically
- 50% lower carbon footprint versus lithium-ion production
- Designed specifically for grid-scale energy storage applications