Rob Howard

e-Zinc Inc. is a Canadian purpose-driven energy storage solutions company that was founded in 2012 by Gregory Zhang. The company is based in Toronto, Canada and has a game-changing long-duration energy storage technology. Zinc is light on impact to the planet, readily available, and inexpensive because of its abundance, ubiquity, and recyclability. The company's zinc-based energy storage system is up to 80%% less expensive than comparable lithium-ion systems for long-duration applications. The system can operate in temperatures ranging from -30°C to 60°C, is made of abundant and recyclable materials, and is completely safe. e-Zinc's unique zinc-based long-duration energy storage technology is enabling a reliable transition away from fossil fuel powered energy sources and providing the platform for the world’s energy markets to be fully powered by renewable energy. James Larsen has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

HiQ Solar, Inc. manufactures solar power inverter and renewable energy products. It provides TrueString 480v 3-phase inverters and 208v 3-phase inverters, as well as accessories, such as communications gateways and inverter ballast mounting kits. The company was founded by Clint Fincher and Andre P. Willis in 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.