ViZn Energy Systems Inc. (ViZn) announced that it has raised $24 million to date, including over $7 million in 2014. ViZn will expand its operations into Austin, Texas with the opening of its new corporate headquarters. The Austin office will house ViZn's executive level staff along with certain new company functions. ViZn has expanded its capabilities at its Montana facility, where the company's design center, engineering and operations staff are located. This expansion supports an increase in development and production of its next generation zinc-iron flow batteries. The company expects to ship more than 1 MWh of systems in the first half of 2015.
Ron Van Dell, President and CEO of ViZn, commented, “We are seeing tremendous interest in our flow battery systems. With more and more customers seeking a cost effective and safe energy storage system to meet their energy needs, our expansions this year in Texas and Montana will allow us to meet the growing demand for our best-in-class solutions.â€
Van Dell continued, “Our decision to locate to Austin was based on my own personal experience and the city’s reputation as a thriving technology hub and supportive community for startups. We are looking forward to the advantages and opportunities that come along with establishing a presence in a city that embraces pro-growth policies and is quickly establishing itself as one of the leading cleantech centers in the U.S.â€
