ZincFive's VP Brandon Smith on Nickel-Zinc Power in the Age

AI is changing how data centres consume power – and that shift is forcing the industry to rethink power infrastructure from the UPS to the grid.

In this interview, Brandon Smith, Vice President of Global Sales and Product at ZincFive, explains why battery chemistry is becoming a critical factor in supporting AI-scale computing. As GPU clusters generate rapid and unpredictable spikes in electricity demand, traditional back-up power systems designed for stable loads are facing new challenges.

Brandon discusses how ZincFive’s nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery technology is engineered to deliver high power in short bursts – a capability that aligns with the dynamic power behaviour of modern AI workloads. Unlike conventional chemistries focused on long-duration energy storage, nickel-zinc systems are designed for what ZincFive calls Immediate Power Solutions: stabilising rapid power spikes while also providing reliable UPS back-up when the grid fails.

As Brandon explains, nickel-zinc allows operators to manage AI power volatility without sacrificing safety, sustainability or performance – proving that in modern power infrastructure, the right chemistry makes all the difference.
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