Toronto-based e-Zinc, a company at the forefront of long-duration energy storage with its innovative zinc-air technology, announced the appointment of Dr. David Harvey as Chief Technical Officer (CTO) on August 6, 2025. This strategic leadership addition arrives as e-Zinc prepares to validate its technology through two critical commercial pilot projects, signaling a significant step towards broader market deployment.

Dr. Harvey brings over two decades of extensive experience in electrochemical systems, with a proven track record of transitioning advanced energy technologies from laboratory research to commercial viability. In his new capacity, he will be instrumental in overseeing the successful execution of these upcoming pilot projects. One collaboration is with the California Energy Commission (CEC), slated for deployment at the Rapid Integration and Commercialization Unit (RICU) at the Miramar Marine Base in San Diego. The second pilot, in partnership with Toyota Tsusho Canada Inc. (TTCI), will be installed at a manufacturing facility in Southern Ontario, specifically targeting the achievement of full-day storage duration.

“Joining e-Zinc at such a critical juncture is a tremendous opportunity,” stated Dr. Harvey. “The company’s zinc-air technology presents a compelling solution to the challenges of long-duration energy storage, a segment currently underserved by conventional lithium-ion solutions. I look forward to leading our talented team as we bring this innovative technology to market, by achieving key technical milestones that will unlock broader deployment potential.”

e-Zinc’s energy storage systems leverage abundant and recyclable materials, offering a cost-effective solution for extended discharge periods. The company recently secured a $31 million Series A2 funding round, underscoring investor confidence in its technology and commercialization strategy. These pilot projects are designed not only to demonstrate the performance of e-Zinc’s technology at commercial specifications but also to lay the foundational technical and operational framework for the company’s long-term scale-up strategy.

James Larsen, CEO of e-Zinc, emphasized the strategic importance of Dr. Harvey’s appointment: “Dr. Harvey’s leadership arrives at a time when e-Zinc is laying down the technical and operational foundation for our next phase of growth. These pilots will not only demonstrate the performance of our technology at commercial spec, but will also play a key role in our long-term scale-up strategy.” The successful validation of these pre-commercial pilots is expected to pave the way for e-Zinc’s transition into widespread market adoption, addressing a critical need for reliable, long-duration energy storage solutions in the evolving global energy landscape.