TIME Recognizes ZincFive Among America’s Top GreenTech Companies 2026

ZincFive earns coveted recognition for advancing safe, sustainable nickel-zinc immediate power solutions for the world’s most demanding power environments

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZincFive®, the world leader in nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery-based solutions for immediate power applications, has been named to TIME’s America’s Top GreenTech Companies 2026 list for the third consecutive year. The honor highlights ZincFive’s impact on the GreenTech landscape, delivering innovative power solutions that set new standards for safety, sustainability, and performance. The prestigious award is presented by TIME Magazine and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

ZincFive ranked #142 on TIME’s America’s Top GreenTech Companies 2026 list, and is one of only two companies headquartered in Oregon recognized this year.

TIME, in partnership with Statista, identified America’s Top GreenTech Companies 2026 through a rigorous evaluation process. More than 3,500 companies were assessed based on three key criteria: positive environmental impact, financial strength, and innovation drive. In support of the research, data was gathered from company reports, media monitoring, and other public sources. Statista also collaborated with specialized data partners The Upright Project and LexisNexis® Intellectual Property Solutions to further enhance the analysis.

"Earning a place on TIME’s America’s Top GreenTech Companies list for the third consecutive year reflects the growing role of nickel-zinc technology in delivering safe, sustainable power," said Tod Higinbotham, CEO of ZincFive. "At ZincFive, we believe in the power of good chemistry. That belief drives us to build solutions that combine performance, safety, and sustainability for the world’s most demanding power environments."

ZincFive’s patented nickel-zinc (NiZn) electrochemistry is purpose-built for immediate power, combining high power density, inherent safety, and sustainable performance in a compact footprint. Designed for today’s most demanding environments, NiZn technology delivers reliable operation without the safety and environmental tradeoffs associated with traditional chemistries.

These honors add to ZincFive’s growing recognition across the industry. The company has earned multiple innovation awards, including a 2024 Edison Awards™ and CleanTech Breakthrough 2024 Overall Innovation of the Year Award, and was also named a multi-category winner in the 2025 Power Technology Excellence Awards, among others.

About ZincFive, Inc.

ZincFive is the global leader in innovation and delivery of nickel-zinc batteries and immediate power solutions. Supported by an impressive portfolio of international patents, ZincFive technology harnesses The Power of Good Chemistry® to propel the world forward. ZincFive technology leverages the safety and sustainability of nickel-zinc chemistry to provide unparalleled high power density and performance for mission critical applications. ZincFive is a privately held company based in Tualatin, Oregon. For more information, visit www.zincfive.com.

ZincFive and The Power of Good Chemistry are registered trademarks of ZincFive, Inc. and the ZincFive logo is a trademark of ZincFive, Inc.

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