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In this episode of Connect Into, Pantokrator’s Andre Shortell and Alex Moody speak with James Larsen, CEO of e-Zinc, about building a new category of long duration energy storage focused on resilience, affordability, and sustainability.

James shares how e-Zinc’s zinc-based technology was born from an electrochemistry breakthrough—and why zinc’s low cost, safety profile, and supply chain stability make it an ideal material for 24-hour+ applications. The conversation unpacks how e-Zinc is replacing diesel generators with non-flammable storage systems, decoupling power and energy to drive down cost, and scaling through a combination of deep partnerships and strategic manufacturing.

We also discuss:

• e-Zinc’s collaboration with Toyota and the impact of applying the Toyota Production System
• How decoupling power and energy unlocks longer durations
• The company’s pilot deployments with the California Energy Commission and Toyota Tsusho
• Why the behind-the-meter market is an ideal starting point for long duration
• Investor interest in resilience as a service—and what’s needed to scale globally

With zinc as its foundation and a clear go-to-market strategy, e-Zinc is aiming to become a storage incumbent for the next phase of the energy transition.

Thanks again, James!