TIME Names ZincFive Among the World’s Top GreenTech Companies 2026

Prestigious global recognition underscores ZincFive’s commitment to advancing safer, more sustainable nickel-zinc power solutions for the world’s most demanding power environments

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZincFive®, the leader in nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery-based solutions for immediate power applications, has been named to TIME’s World’s Top GreenTech Companies 2026 list for the second consecutive year. The recognition underscores ZincFive’s role in advancing the GreenTech sector through innovative power solutions that raise the bar for safety, sustainability, and performance. The prestigious award is presented by TIME Magazine and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

TIME, in partnership with Statista, identified World’s Top GreenTech Companies 2026 through a rigorous evaluation process. More than 8,300 companies were evaluated, with only 250 selected for inclusion on this year’s list. Companies were assessed across 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.

"Being named among the World’s Top GreenTech Companies reinforces our belief that the future of power infrastructure requires solutions that are both high performing and sustainable," said Tod Higinbotham, CEO of ZincFive. "As AI-era infrastructure places unprecedented demands on power systems, this recognition reflects a broader industry shift toward safer, more sustainable energy storage and validates the role nickel-zinc technology is playing in delivering performance without compromise."

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 leader in immediate power solutions for mission-critical infrastructure based on nickel-zinc battery technology. The company’s extensively patented nickel-zinc technology delivers high-power, safe, reliable, and sustainable energy storage solutions engineered for the demands of modern data centers, industrial operations, and AI-era infrastructure. ZincFive’s systems harness The Power of Good Chemistry® to help customers power what’s next without tradeoffs. Headquartered in Oregon, USA, ZincFive serves customers worldwide. 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.