Black & Veatch Completes an Independent Assessment of ViZn Energy's Z20 and GS200 Redox Flow Energy Storage Systems

Black & Veatch gives glowing report on ViZn Energy Systems

AUSTIN, Texas - ViZn Energy Systems Inc. (ViZn), a leading provider of energy storage systems for utility and microgrid applications, as part of its ongoing commitment and comprehensive approach to transparency, quality and reliability, selected and hired the world-leading engineering, construction and consulting firm Black & Veatch to conduct an independent assessment of its Z20 and GS200 Redox Flow Energy Storage Systems. In the process, Black & Veatch methodically reviewed documents and test results, visited the facilities of both ViZn and its manufacturing partner Jabil, and reviewed the performance of ViZns energy storage technology.


In its assessment of ViZns Z20 and GS200 flow batteries, Black & Veatch stated that it believes:

• The ViZn batteries outperform systems with lithium-based chemistries at high ambient temperatures due to the fact that the ViZn energy storage systems perform well at high ambient temperature without any HVAC load.
• Jabils vendor qualification and monitoring process is well established and should be able to ensure quality materials and components for ViZns products.
• ViZns zinc-iron redox storage technology is designed and manufactured for large scale energy storage applications. Key differentiators from other flow battery technologies are: safety and non-flammability of the electrolytes and chemistry, abundance of core raw materials, a 20-year expected system life, an HVAC system is not required to operate at high ambient temperatures, and ViZns battery life and warranty are independent of the duty cycle imposed on the system.
• ViZns senior management team has experience in the manufacturing commercialization of novel products in the energy industry and appears to have the skills required to manage ViZn.

"The results of Black & Veatchs assessment are consistent with our own internal test results for performance and longevity and, in some cases, exceeded our expectations," said Ron Van Dell, President and CEO of ViZn Energy Systems. "Weve dedicated an extensive amount of R&D to continuously improve our batteries which, we believe, has resulted in the best value energy storage technology on the market."

ViZn sought Black & Veatch's expertise in conducting the independent assessment to demonstrate bankability and ensure project financing of ViZn systems. Black & Veatchs comprehensive assessment evaluated the design, performance, and manufacturing of ViZns Z20 and GS200 flow batteries and assessed ViZn as a company. ViZn is happy to share the report with interested parties upon request.

ViZns flow batteries are designed with the customer in mind, which is why the company has built in both high-power and long-duration capabilities, low O&M and a 20-year operating life, allowing end users to incorporate multiple value streams and realize more favorable payback periods than other energy storage technologies on the market. ViZn is currently building the largest flow battery in North America and is on track to be the largest global producer of flow batteries by the end of the year.

About ViZn Energy Systems, Inc.
ViZn Energy Systems, Inc. is comprised of a visionary team of scientists, engineers and business leaders who are passionate about creating and commercializing a revolutionary energy storage solution for the commercial & industrial, microgrid and utility-scale markets. Founded in 2009 and based on eight previous years of research, ViZn is commercializing highly scalable energy storage systems, ranging from tens of kilowatts to mega-watt storage. The ViZn solution is safe, reliable, cost effective, and scalable to meet the needs of todays ever-changing energy landscape. For more information, visit: www.ViZnEnergy.com

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