Urban Electric Power

What Urban Electric Power does

Urban Electric Power develops, manufactures, and sells rechargeable zinc-manganese dioxide (Zn-MnO2) alkaline battery energy storage systems based on chemistry originally developed at the City College of New York CUNY Energy Institute. The company was founded in 2012 by Professor Sanjoy Banerjee (now CEO) to commercialize a patented method that makes conventional household alkaline chemistry rechargeable through copper and bismuth dopants, proprietary separators, and hydroxyl-conducting gel electrolytes, yielding 10+ year cycle life and UL 9540A-certified non-thermal-runaway behavior. All current manufacturing is conducted at a pilot facility in Pearl River, New York, with a new Kingston, NY plant funded by a $5 million DOE MAKE IT Prize targeted at long-duration energy storage.

The product portfolio spans three cabinet systems (MiniPod for off-grid, Commercial Cabinet for indoor C&I, and Pod for utility-scale outdoor deployment) built on a stackable 4D Battery Module core, complemented by a Battery Management System with real-time monitoring. Two sub-brands target distinct end markets: Ohm Core (residential, via Alchemy Industrial) and Zeus (utility-scale, featured in the Pine Gate Renewables framework agreement). Revenue is generated through project-based hardware sales with multi-year contracts, sold direct to enterprises and governments and indirectly through channel partners including Pine Gate Renewables, Alchemy Industrial, Enersol (Europe), Maplewell Energy (VPPs), and Godrej Enterprises (India). Customers include San Diego Supercomputer Center, New York Power Authority, Sandia National Laboratories, Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, EverZinc, and Maplewell Energy, spanning data centers, utilities, C&I, public sector, off-grid/tribal, and residential segments.

The go-to-market combines consultative enterprise sales with strategic channel partnerships and is supported by an unusually grant-heavy funding base, with over $11.9 million in disclosed non-dilutive funding from NSF, DHS, NYSERDA, and DOE between 2013 and 2024. The 4,550 MWh Pine Gate Renewables framework agreement, signed in May 2022, is the largest disclosed commercial anchor; subsequent moves into India (Godrej, January 2025), expanded manufacturing (Kingston, NY), and accumulating government awards for long-duration storage suggest an aggressive scale-up phase.

Name

Urban Electric Power

Legal name

Urban Electric Power

Website

https://urbanelectricpower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Urban Electric Power manufactures rechargeable zinc-manganese dioxide alkaline battery energy storage systems for data centers, utilities, commercial, industrial, and government customers, leveraging UL-certified fire-safe chemistry and modular architecture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Battery Energy Storage Systems

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)

Keywords

• Rechargeable zinc batteries
• Battery energy storage
• Alkaline battery technology
• Long duration storage
• Utility scale energy storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Pearl River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Battery Energy Storage System Sales: Sale of modular zinc alkaline battery systems for residential, commercial, industrial, and utility-scale applications. Products include MiniPod, Commercial Cabinet, Pod (utility scale), Battery Management Systems, and Stackable 4D Battery Modules. Revenue generated from hardware sales, installation, and ongoing support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Urban Electric Power develops, manufactures, and sells rechargeable zinc-manganese dioxide (Zn-MnO2) alkaline battery energy storage systems based on proprietary chemistry commercialized from City College of New York research. The portfolio includes MiniPod (off-grid), Commercial Cabinet (indoor C&I), Pod (utility-scale outdoor), sub-brands Ohm Core (residential) and Zeus (utility infrastructure), all built on the 4D Battery Module and an integrated Battery Management System. The chemistry uses patented copper/bismuth dopants and proprietary separators with gel electrolyte to deliver UL 9540A-certified fire-safe, non-toxic, 10+ year cycle-life energy storage for critical infrastructure, data centers, utilities, and remote microgrids.

Product overview

Urban Electric Power delivers a modular, zinc-based battery energy storage system portfolio built on trusted zinc alkaline chemistry. The product line consists of three primary cabinet systems (MiniPod for off-grid applications, Commercial Cabinet for indoor C&I settings, and Pod for utility-scale outdoor installations), all powered by the 4D Battery Module as the core building block. The offering is complemented by an integrated Battery Management System (BMS) for real-time monitoring and safety management, with two consumer/ commercial sub-brands: Ohm Core for residential applications and Zeus for utility-scale projects. The systems feature plug-and-play architecture enabling flexible scalability without redesigns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MiniPod: Fully integrated energy storage system complete with power conversion, controllers, and thermal management. Features multiple input and output ports, pairs easily with solar, and can be deployed in off-grid applications.
• Commercial Cabinet
• Pod
• Battery Management Systems
• 4D Battery Module

Products and services

• MiniPod A fully integrated rechargeable zinc alkaline energy storage system complete with power conversion, controllers, and thermal management, with multiple input and output ports for pairing with solar and deployment in off-grid and microgrid applications.
• Commercial Cabinet A versatile rechargeable zinc alkaline battery system for indoor commercial and industrial settings, designed for seamless integration into building footprints to enhance energy reliability, reduce operational costs, and provide backup without fire suppression or active cooling.
• Pod (Utility Scale) / Zeus An outdoor rechargeable zinc alkaline battery energy storage system (branded Zeus for utility-scale infrastructure) providing safe, domestically manufactured, scalable, reliable, and durable energy storage for grid-connected utility-scale and large commercial projects.
• Ohm Core (Residential Energy Storage) A residential rechargeable alkaline battery energy storage system that charges from the grid and integrates with home solar, rated for indoor use with no thermal-runaway fire risk, non-toxic materials, and pricing below standard lead-acid and lithium-ion home batteries.
• 4D Battery Module (Stackable Module) A stackable rechargeable zinc-alkaline battery module sold as the core building block of UEP energy storage systems, designed for scalable deployment of flexible power solutions with integrated rack-level monitoring for streamlined operation and system management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82% lower manufacturing emissions vs lithium-ion batteries
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Godrej EnterprisesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2025Partnership for developing scalable manufacturing processes for zinc manganese dioxide BESS in India under Make in India initiative. Godrej's green and safe rechargeable battery technology developed in partnership with Urban Electric Power using earth-abundant, non-toxic materials.
• New York Power Authority (NYPA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2024LDES demonstration project with installations at Westchester County Grasslands Reservation and SUNY Oneonta. NYPA is the nation's largest state utility. $6.5M+ DOE funding covering half of $13.1M project cost. Each system will be 300 kW with 12+ hours duration for grid demonstration.
• EPRIcoreTechnology or Integration · 24 July 2024Technical and industry partner for LDES demonstration project providing expertise on technology readiness, safety assessment, test protocol development, techno-economic analysis, operations plan, and community benefits plan.
• Maplewell EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2023Strategic partnership to develop Virtual Power Plants. Partners' turnkey battery and energy management system solution ensures greater safety and reliability for VPP applications.
• Sandia National LaboratoriescoreTechnology or Integration · 22 June 2022Demonstration projects for off-grid applications including Navajo Nation installations. Part of Sandia's Energy Storage Demonstration Projects team and DOE Office of Electricity Energy Storage Program.
• Navajo Tribal Utility AuthoritycoreTechnology or Integration · 22 June 2022Partnership for deploying off-grid energy storage systems to Navajo families without grid-supplied electricity. NTUA has installed 500+ solar PV and energy storage systems. Urban Electric Power provided 13-kWh demonstration system for Sandia Labs testing.
• Pine Gate RenewablescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 20225-year strategic partnership for Urban Electric Power to supply initial 4,550 MWh of rechargeable zinc alkaline batteries to Pine Gate Renewables for their growing pipeline of solar-coupled and standalone energy storage projects across the United States. One of the leading solar and energy storage developers with over 1 GW of operating solar assets and 16+ GW in active development.
• EverZinccoreTechnology or Integration · 4 May 2022Supply of first rechargeable alkaline battery system in Europe to EverZinc's zinc oxide production plant in Eijsden, Netherlands. EverZinc is a leading global provider of specialty zinc materials including zinc powders for batteries. System paired with 6kW PV solar system.
• EnersolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 May 2022European installation partner supporting deployment of rechargeable alkaline battery systems. Enersol has installed projects worldwide incorporating photovoltaic panels, energy storage, charging stations, and other solutions since 2005.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 May 2022Selected for AWS Clean Energy Accelerator 2.0 program as one of 12 startups from 424 applicants in 58 countries. Five-week virtual accelerator providing mentorship, expert-led workshops, network access, up to $100,000 in AWS credits, and potential pilots with energy sector partners including ENEL, ENI, Iberdrola, GALP, Siemens Gamesa, and TotalEnergies.
• Alchemy IndustrialcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2022Design and engineering partnership to launch Ohm Core residential energy storage system. Alchemy serves as strategic development and manufacturing partner while Urban Electric Power launches and scales its innovative energy storage solution. Alchemy is a Houston-based contract manufacturing company leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Saft (TotalEnergies): Saft manufactures industrial batteries and energy storage systems, including lithium-ion and nickel-based chemistries for critical infrastructure, grid, and backup power. Comparable in customer base (utilities, data centers, industrial) and competing in fire-safe indoor applications.
• BYD Energy Storage: BYD is one of the world's largest battery manufacturers with a rapidly growing energy storage business spanning residential, commercial, and utility-scale lithium iron phosphate systems. Competes across the full storage stack with the cost advantage of vertical integration.
• Fluence Energy: Fluence is a major global provider of utility-scale lithium-ion based energy storage systems. Broad incumbent competitor in the same utility-scale and C&I storage market segments where UEP is positioning its Zeus and Commercial Cabinet products.
• Tesla (Energy / Megapack): Tesla Energy (Megapack and Powerpack) is the dominant utility-scale and C&I lithium-ion storage provider globally. Sets the price and performance benchmark UEP must beat on cost and serves the same data center, commercial, and utility customer segments.
• EnerSys: EnerSys is a global leader in industrial batteries including lead-acid, lithium-ion, and emerging chemistries for backup power applications. Broad incumbent serving the same data center, telecom, and critical infrastructure backup markets.

Direct peers

• Eos Energy Enterprises: Eos Energy is the most direct peer — a publicly traded developer of zinc-based battery energy storage systems for utility-scale applications, using a different zinc chemistry (zinc-iodide) but competing for the same fire-safe, long-duration storage customers and grid-scale contracts.
• ZincFive: ZincFive develops nickel-zinc battery solutions for data center backup, industrial, and transportation applications. Direct peer in the safe, non-lithium battery storage category with overlap in UPS, data center, and mission-critical backup power markets.

Emerging players

• Salient Energy: Salient Energy is an early-stage developer of zinc-air battery technology targeting long-duration storage applications. Emerging peer with overlapping LDES positioning and similar domestic, non-lithium chemistry thesis.
• ESS Inc. ESS Inc. manufactures iron flow batteries for long-duration commercial and utility-scale storage. Competes for the same fire-safe, long-duration, non-lithium LDES market with a different aqueous chemistry approach.
• Form Energy: Form Energy develops iron-air battery systems for 100+ hour long-duration storage. Closely comparable on the fire-safe, domestically-sourced, multi-day storage narrative, with significant VC backing and a much larger operational footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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