ESS Recognized as TIME Top GreenTech Company and one of Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America for 2025
ESS Tech (NYSE: GWH) has achieved dual recognition as one of TIME's Top GreenTech Companies and Fortune's Most Innovative Companies in America for 2025. The company's achievements in long-duration energy storage technology have been highlighted, particularly for addressing growing AI data center demands and grid reliability challenges.
The company's success is anchored in its extensive intellectual property portfolio, comprising over 100 patents and 214 pending patent applications for iron flow technology. Recent technological advances include a 20% increase in electrolyte energy density and improved storage capacity.
ESS's new Energy Base™ solution features modular design that separately scales power and energy capacity. The system leverages 22-hour battery module capability and is expected to deliver gigawatt-scale storage by 2027, offering superior energy densities compared to lithium-ion technology. This innovation aims to support data centers and enable 24/7 clean energy deployment.
ESS Tech (NYSE: GWH) ha ottenuto un doppio riconoscimento come una delle Top GreenTech Companies di TIME e come una delle Most Innovative Companies in America per il 2025 di Fortune. I successi dell'azienda nella tecnologia di stoccaggio energetico a lungo termine sono stati messi in evidenza, in particolare per affrontare le crescenti esigenze dei data center AI e le sfide relative all'affidabilità della rete.
Il successo dell'azienda è supportato da un ampio portafoglio di proprietà intellettuale, che comprende oltre 100 brevetti e 214 domande di brevetto in sospeso per la tecnologia del flusso di ferro. I recenti progressi tecnologici includono un aumento del 20% nella densità energetica dell'elettrolita e una capacità di stoccaggio migliorata.
La nuova soluzione Energy Base™ di ESS presenta un design modulare che scala separatamente la potenza e la capacità energetica. Il sistema sfrutta la capacità del modulo batteria di 22 ore ed è previsto che offra stoccaggio su scala gigawatt entro il 2027, offrendo densità energetiche superiori rispetto alla tecnologia agli ioni di litio. Questa innovazione mira a supportare i data center e a consentire l'implementazione di energia pulita 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7.
ESS Tech (NYSE: GWH) ha logrado un doble reconocimiento como una de las Top GreenTech Companies de TIME y una de las Most Innovative Companies in America para 2025 de Fortune. Los logros de la empresa en la tecnología de almacenamiento de energía a largo plazo han sido destacados, especialmente por abordar la creciente demanda de los centros de datos de IA y los desafíos de confiabilidad de la red.
El éxito de la compañía se basa en su extenso portafolio de propiedad intelectual, que comprende más de 100 patentes y 214 solicitudes de patentes pendientes para la tecnología de flujo de hierro. Los recientes avances tecnológicos incluyen un aumento del 20% en la densidad energética del electrolito y una capacidad de almacenamiento mejorada.
La nueva solución Energy Base™ de ESS presenta un diseño modular que escala por separado la capacidad de potencia y energía. El sistema aprovecha la capacidad del módulo de batería de 22 horas y se espera que ofrezca almacenamiento a escala de gigavatios para 2027, ofreciendo densidades energéticas superiores en comparación con la tecnología de iones de litio. Esta innovación tiene como objetivo apoyar a los centros de datos y permitir la implementación de energía limpia 24/7.
ESS Tech (NYSE: GWH)는 TIME의 최고의 그린테크 기업 중 하나와 포춘의 2025년 미국에서 가장 혁신적인 기업으로 이중 인정을 받았습니다. 이 회사의 장기 에너지 저장 기술에서의 성과는 특히 증가하는 AI 데이터 센터 수요와 전력망 신뢰성 문제를 해결하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다.
회사의 성공은 100개 이상의 특허와 214개의 특허 출원을 포함하는 광범위한 지적 재산 포트폴리오에 뿌리를 두고 있습니다. 최근 기술 발전에는 전해질 에너지 밀도 20% 증가와 향상된 저장 용량이 포함됩니다.
ESS의 새로운 Energy Base™ 솔루션은 전력과 에너지 용량을 별도로 확장할 수 있는 모듈형 디자인을 특징으로 합니다. 이 시스템은 22시간 배터리 모듈 용량을 활용하며, 2027년까지 기가와트 규모의 저장소를 제공할 것으로 예상되며, 리튬 이온 기술에 비해 우수한 에너지 밀도를 제공합니다. 이 혁신은 데이터 센터를 지원하고 24/7 청정 에너지 배치를 가능하게 하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
ESS Tech (NYSE: GWH) a obtenu une double reconnaissance en tant que l'une des Top GreenTech Companies de TIME et l'une des Most Innovative Companies in America pour 2025 de Fortune. Les réalisations de l'entreprise dans la technologie de stockage d'énergie à long terme ont été mises en avant, en particulier pour répondre aux demandes croissantes des centres de données en IA et aux défis de fiabilité du réseau.
Le succès de l'entreprise repose sur son vaste portefeuille de propriété intellectuelle, comprenant plus de 100 brevets et 214 demandes de brevet en cours pour la technologie de flux de fer. Les récents progrès technologiques incluent une augmentation de 20 % de la densité énergétique de l'électrolyte et une capacité de stockage améliorée.
La nouvelle solution Energy Base™ d'ESS présente un design modulaire qui permet de faire évoluer séparément la capacité de puissance et d'énergie. Le système tire parti de la capacité du module de batterie de 22 heures et devrait offrir un stockage à l'échelle des gigawatts d'ici 2027, offrant des densités énergétiques supérieures par rapport à la technologie lithium-ion. Cette innovation vise à soutenir les centres de données et à permettre le déploiement d'énergie propre 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7.
ESS Tech (NYSE: GWH) hat eine doppelte Anerkennung als eines der Top GreenTech-Unternehmen von TIME und als eines der Innovativsten Unternehmen in Amerika für 2025 von Fortune erreicht. Die Erfolge des Unternehmens in der Langzeitspeichertechnologie wurden hervorgehoben, insbesondere im Hinblick auf die wachsenden Anforderungen von KI-Rechenzentren und die Herausforderungen der Netzzuverlässigkeit.
Der Erfolg des Unternehmens basiert auf seinem umfangreichen Portfolio an geistigem Eigentum, das über 100 Patente und 214 anhängige Patentanträge für die Eisenfluss-Technologie umfasst. Zu den jüngsten technologischen Fortschritten gehören eine 20%ige Steigerung der Elektrolytdichte und eine verbesserte Speicherkapazität.
Die neue Energy Base™-Lösung von ESS bietet ein modulares Design, das die Leistung und die Energiespeicherkapazität separat skalieren kann. Das System nutzt die 22-Stunden-Batteriemodulfähigkeit und soll bis 2027 Speicherkapazitäten im Gigawatt-Bereich bereitstellen, die im Vergleich zur Lithium-Ionen-Technologie überlegene Energiedichten bieten. Diese Innovation zielt darauf ab, Rechenzentren zu unterstützen und die Bereitstellung von sauberer Energie rund um die Uhr zu ermöglichen.
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Awards highlight ESS’ commitment to innovative technology and solving America’s tough energy challenges including rapidly growing AI data center demand, increasing intermittent generation sources, and grid reliability.
“We are honored to be recognized as a leader in green technology and innovation,” said Kelly Goodman, Interim CEO. “This recognition underscores our commitment to research and development, and the commercialization of safe and sustainable iron flow technology. Our commitment is reflected in our considerable IP portfolio and out-of-the-box approach to delivering gigawatt scale long-duration energy storage projects. Our new Energy Base™ solution leverages our proven core technology to meet the needs of rapidly growing AI data centers and an increasingly electrified society.”
ESS’ considerable intellectual property portfolio played a key role in evaluation for both awards. ESS is a global leader in the long-duration energy storage sector. The company’s commitment to innovation, research and development is reflected by over 100 patents awarded and 214 pending patent applications for iron flow technology.
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The TIME award was based on data gathered and scrutinized by Statista from over 4,300 companies, with awards going to the top 250 based on the company’s positive environmental impact, including factors such as the quality and impact of the company’s product portfolio, expertise of the company’s leadership team, and innovation drive. Fortune and Statista selected America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 based on product innovation, process innovation, and innovation culture.
About ESS Tech, Inc.:
ESS (NYSE: GWH) is the leading manufacturer of long-duration iron flow energy storage solutions. ESS was established in 2011 with a mission to accelerate decarbonization safely and sustainably through longer lasting energy storage. Using easy-to-source iron, salt, and water, ESS iron flow technology enables energy security, reliability and resilience. We build flexible storage solutions that allow our customers to meet increasing energy demand without power disruptions and maximize the value potential of excess energy. For more information visit www.essinc.com.
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