The rapid growth of renewable energy and the need for a flexible, stable grid have made battery storage integral to energy infrastructure—from homes and businesses to industrial sites and critical facilities. However, many battery chemistries, including lithium-ion, lead-acid, and sodium-ion, carry significant safety risks, such as thermal runaway that can lead to fires, toxic chemical releases, and environmental hazards. These risks not only restrict deployment in sensitive settings but also introduce regulatory and logistical challenges that can impose substantial financial burdens for battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.

Zinc-ion technology stands out as one of the safest battery solutions available. Its intrinsic safety is engineered from the outset, minimizing environmental and operational risks, simplifying compliance, and lowering lifecycle costs. This enables opportunities for zinc-ion batteries in markets where conventional batteries fall short—like densely populated urban areas, hospitals, defense depots, ships, and mines. Zinc-ion batteries offer a future-proof path to scaling BESS economically, responsibly and with fewer trade-offs.


At Stellar Energy Australia, safety is the highest priority —a commitment reflected by rigorous safety standards and partnerships with the fire service that guide planning, developing, and operating each energy storage project.