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Abound Energy — Zinc8 Energy Solutions — Investor Presentation (August 2020)

20 slides from Abound Energy's investor presentation, Aug 26, 2020

  1. Slide 1: Redefining long-duration storage. Investors Presentation

    (CSE: ZAIR – OTC: MGXRF – FSE: 0E9) Redefining long-duration storage. Investors Presentation 1 92-0008-V42 26/Ago/2020

  2. Slide 2: Forward-looking statement

    Forward-looking statement This presentation contains forward-looking information that involves various risks and uncertainties regarding future events. Such forward-looking information can include without limitation statements based on current expectations involving a number of risks and uncertainti

  3. Slide 3: Investment Highlights

    Investment Highlights • Patented energy storage technology that decouples the link between energy and power • Zinc8 is a leader in Cost per kWh for long-duration energy storage (8+ hours) • Technology scales for projects with increasing storage duration requirements • Unique approach with abundant,

  4. Slide 4: Disruptive technologies are emerging in the power sector

    Disruptive technologies are emerging in the power sector 4

  5. Slide 5: Types of batteries

    Types of batteries Secondary Cell Hybrid Flow Battery True Flow Battery Reactant on two electrodes plates Reactant on one electrode plate Reactant on no electrode plates 1-4 hours 4-8 hours 8 hours and above Coupled Coupled Decoupled Energy-Power Energy-Power Energy Power Zinc-Bromide Iron Redox Li-

  6. Slide 6: Existing battery technologies

    Existing battery technologies Short-duration: Lithium-ion o High energy density o Expensive o High efficiency o Highly flammable (thermal runaway) o Low maintenance o Power and energy capacity directly coupled o Can provide very high current (expensive to scale) Long-duration: Vanadium Redox o Almos

  7. Slide 7: Zinc8 Energy Solutions at a glance

    Zinc8 Energy Solutions at a glance 1997 Zinc-air technology is developed in Carlsbad, California. Further developed behind-the-curtain by mining-giant Teck Resources 2004 under the name Zincnyx Energy Solutions 2013 New R&D facility started operations in Vancouver, BC. 2019 The company went public o

  8. Slide 8: Introduction to Zinc8’s technology

    Introduction to Zinc8’s technology The Zinc-Air Flow Battery (ZAFB) system from Zinc8 Energy Solutions is an energy storage solution designed to serve a wide range of long-duration applications for microgrids and utilities. Our patented design and robust chemistry makes our system the most cost-effe

  9. Slide 9: How it works

    How it works The Zinc-Air Flow Battery (ZAFB) system from Zinc8 Energy Solutions is an energy storage solution designed to serve a wide range of long-duration applications for microgrids and utilities. 2 3 1 1. Power from the grid or renewable source is used to generate zinc particles in the Zinc Re

  10. Slide 10: Technology advantages

    Technology advantages Durable. Zero capacity fade over extensive lifetime Robust. Full discharge cycles. Same performance. Low cost. The longer the duration requirements, the lower the cost per kWh Safe. Non-flammable and non-toxic Sustainable growth. Stable supply chains for mass manufacturing The

  11. Slide 11: The how behind the lowest cost for long-duration storage

    The how behind the lowest cost for long-duration storage Cost of raw materials ($/kWh) Energy-Power Decoupling 140 $125 Fuel tank size + electrolyte Chemical Cost of Storage ($/kWh) 120 100 80 4-hour system 24-hour system 60 $51 40 20 Lithium-ion New Li-ion stacks 0 Zinc8 Lithium-ion Vanadium Redox

  12. Slide 12: Capital cost per installed kWh

    Capital cost per installed kWh Comparison of different technologies for a 100-kilowatt battery system We strategically have chosen to target the 8-hour-plus market $800 $700 $600 $500 High Range $400 By decoupling the linkage between Vanadium Redox power and energy, and using low-cost, $300 Low Rang

  13. Slide 13: Solutions

    Solutions Utilities Generation Distribution Transmission Microgrid Improved Operations Help optimize operations of diesel or natural gas gensets, reducing wear-and-tear and operating costs. ✓ ✓ Peak Demand Management Reduce grid capacity needs during peak periods. ✓ ✓ ✓ Load Shifting Buy and store e

  14. Slide 14: Long-duration storage market

    Long-duration storage market Renewable energy baseload (Globally by 2030) Remote Microgrids Peak Demand Management + Backup Power (US) Commercial & Industrial Peaking plants replacement (US) Utilities T&D investment deferral (Globally by 2050) 14

  15. Slide 15: Long-duration storage: why is it important?

    Long-duration storage: why is it important? Battery duration portfolio for increasing renewable penetration 100% Renewable Energy Penetration 80% In the US alone, more than 200 24+ hours: Seasonal Balancing cities and counties, 11 states (incl. 60% 12-24 hours: Interday Balancing New York State, Cal

  16. Slide 16: Path to commercialization: demonstration projects

    Path to commercialization: demonstration projects Surrey, BC Brooklyn, NY New York System size: 40kW / 160kWh System size: 100kW / 1.5MWh System size: 100kW / 1MWh (4-hour duration) (15-hour duration) (10-hour duration) Winner of the NYPA’s Innovation Challenge ✓ DE operates 100+ CHP sites for futur

  17. Slide 17: Capital structure

    Capital structure Shares outstanding 78,635,700 (125,738,681 fully diluted) 3,856,300 @ $0.35, expiry Nov 30/2020 Warrants outstanding 7,258,330 @ $0.08, expiry Sep 11/2021 28,512,400 @ $0.16, expiry Feb 10/2023 4,688,000 @ $0.21, expiry Sep 12/2024 Options outstanding 2,787,951 @ $0.32, expiry Feb

  18. Slide 18: Management team

    Management team Ron MacDonald – CEO John McLeod – COO ▪ 35 years of both public and private sector experience ▪ Senior manager at several high technology companies ▪ Experience in managing a diverse set of technologies ▪ Previously Canadian Parliamentary Secretary of International Trade ▪ Background

  19. Slide 19: Board of Directors

    Board of Directors Ron MacDonald – Executive Chairman ▪ 35 years of both public and private sector experience ▪ Previously Canadian Parliamentary Secretary of International Trade ▪ Former President and CEO of the Council of Forest Industries from 1997-2002 ▪ President of NRStor Remote Communities an

  20. Slide 20: Contact Information: Thank you

    Contact Information: Kristian Schneck/Eric Negraeff Incite Capital Markets P: (604) 493-2004 investors@zinc8energy.com Thank you zinc8energy.com 20

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