BEST Magazine
24 March 2026
Nickel-zinc batteries pitched as ‘gold standard’ for AI-driven data centres
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services. New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
Nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery technology is emerging as a leading candidate for next-generation data centre energy storage, particularly as artificial intelligence (AI) workloads place new demands on power infrastructure, according to a think piece by ZincFive CEO Tod Higinbotham. Writing in Intelligent CIO, Higinbotham argues that the rapid growth of AI is reshaping requirements for uninterruptible…
Key Takeaways
- • Nickel-zinc batteries pitched as ‘gold standard’ for AI-driven data centres.
