NantEnergy - Fluidic Energy

NantEnergy, formerly known as Fluidic Energy, develops and manufactures metal-air rechargeable batteries, specializing in zinc-air technology. The company provides energy storage solutions for a range of applications, including rural electrification and critical backup power systems. Its target clients are entities in need of reliable and clean energy, with a global presence that includes the US, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.

NantEnergy's business model is centered on the production and sale of its proprietary zinc-based rechargeable battery systems. A significant aspect of its strategy is achieving a low manufacturing cost, aiming for below $100 per kilowatt-hour, to make its energy storage solutions more accessible. The company has also entered into strategic partnerships, such as a deal with Caterpillar, which includes equity investment and a commercial agreement for collaboration in the microgrid and telecom sectors. This indicates a business-to-business (B2B) approach, where it supplies its battery technology to larger corporations and for specific industrial applications.

Keywords: energy storage, zinc-air batteries, rechargeable batteries, rural electrification, backup power, microgrids, clean energy, metal-air batteries, energy solutions, battery manufacturing