US based ViZn Energy Systems Inc has expanded its operations as it aims to ship more than 1MWh of zinc-ion flow battery systems in the first half of 2015.
ViZn is expanding its capabilities at its Montana facility, where the company’s design center, engineering and operations staff are located, to support the increase in development and production of its next generation zinc-iron flow batteries.
It will also open a new corporate headquarters in Austin, Texas to house its executive level staff along with new company functions.
ViZn, a leading provider of ESSs for commercial, industrial, microgrid and utility applications, recently announced it had raised $24 million, including over $7million in 2014.
Ron Van Dell, President and CEO of ViZn, said: “We are seeing tremendous interest in our flow battery systems. With more and more customers seeking a cost effective and safe energy storage system to meet their energy needs, our expansions this year in Texas and Montana will allow us to meet the growing demand for our best-in-class solutions.”
He added: “Our decision to locate to Austin was based on my own personal experience and the city’s reputation as a thriving technology hub and supportive community for startups.
“We are looking forward to the advantages and opportunities that come along with establishing a presence in a city that embraces pro-growth policies and is quickly establishing itself as one of the leading cleantech centers in the U.S.”
The Austin Chamber’s Clean Energy Council says Austin is home to more than 200 cleantech companies employing 20,000 people.
The technology sector in Austin contributes $21.5billion annually to the regional economy and supports 26 percent of local jobs, according to the Austin Technology Council.