ZincFive Introduces BC 2 AI Battery Cabinet to Address AI Data Center Power Demands

ZincFive, recognized as the world leader in nickel-zinc battery-based solutions for immediate power applications, has announced the upcoming release of BC 2 AI, a breakthrough nickel-zinc UPS battery cabinet specifically engineered to meet the unique power demands of artificial intelligence workloads in mission-critical data centers. This represents the industry's first AI-optimized battery system purpose-built for dual-mode operation, building on the proven performance of ZincFive's BC Series.

The BC 2 AI system is powered by an advanced Battery Management System and nickel-zinc technology engineered for high AI pulse cycling, supporting both AI dynamic workloads and outage protection within a single, compact footprint. With ultra-fast transient response, exceptional power density, and the superior safety and sustainability of nickel-zinc chemistry, BC 2 AI enables data centers to operate with confidence as AI reshapes infrastructure power demands. The system is engineered to absorb sharp transient loads from GPU clusters and AI training environments while providing reliable runtime support for traditional IT operations.

By managing dynamic power at the UPS level, BC 2 AI eases strain on upstream infrastructure, reduces UPS overdesign, lowers capital expenditures, and improves grid interactions. Optimized for both pulse handling and runtime assurance, it delivers simplicity, flexibility, and performance without compromise. The system is equipped with a new 90Ah NiZn battery designed for high-intensity discharge cycles, pairing long service life with a compact, field-upgradable design that adapts as AI power requirements evolve, making it a strategic, future-proof asset for AI-driven data centers.

For hyperscalers, colocation providers, and UPS OEM partners, BC 2 AI delivers AI pulse-ready performance and runtime assurance in the same footprint as traditional IT applications. Competing solutions can require two to four times more space to meet AI's power surges, often up to 150% of UPS rated capacity, while BC 2 AI leverages nickel-zinc's superior power density to deliver required pulse power with minimal footprint expansion. The result is a smarter, more efficient power architecture that lowers upfront capital expenditures, reduces lifetime operational expenses, and advances data center sustainability goals.

Tod Higinbotham, CEO of ZincFive, emphasized the significance of this development, stating that AI is transforming the very foundation of data centers, creating new challenges that legacy technologies cannot solve. He noted that with BC 2 AI, ZincFive is delivering a safe, sustainable, and future-ready power solution designed to handle the most demanding AI workloads while continuing to support traditional IT backup, calling this a defining moment for both ZincFive and the entire data center industry as it adapts to the AI era.

As ZincFive technology becomes increasingly recognized and deployed worldwide, the company has earned global distinction including TIME's 2025 World's and America's Top GreenTech Companies lists, the 2024 Edison Award, CleanTech Breakthrough's 2024 Overall Innovation of the Year, and a finalist spot in the 2023 S&P Platts Global Energy Awards. Additional information about ZincFive's technology and solutions can be found at https://www.zincfive.com.