​Swiss sustainable energy company to establish US HQ in Columbia 

Home>Energy>Swiss sustainable energy company to establish US HQ in ColumbiaListen to this articleA European sustainable energy storage systems company will introduce sodium-ion technology to the United States with a headquarters planned for the Midlands.PHENOGY AG has announced plans to open its U.S. headquarters in Columbia.Based in Switzerland, PHENOGY is a global leader in sustainable energy systems with a focus on future-proof and resilient technology battery storage systems, according to a news release. The decision came following a sux-month discovery period of cities in the Southeast and ultimately lead to choosing Columbia based on the state’s commitment to sustainability and partnership opportunities with local institutions of higher learning and industry leaders, the release stated.The company will begin with opening their headquarters in Columbia and focusing on building its U.S. business development and product teams, according to the release. The City of Columbia was introduced to the company during an economic development mission to Switzerland led by city partner, the Columbia World Affairs Council.“The founding of PHENOGY INC. in Columbia, South Carolina, marks a significant milestone for PHENOGY,” stated co-founder and CEO, Peter E. Braun, in the release. “Columbia is where the spirit of innovation, a dynamic tech ecosystem and the relentless pursuit of technological excellence converge – values that also represent PHENOGY. This underscores our mission to advance future-proof energy storage systems globally, as well as our commitment to local partners in communities, industry and research. My special thanks go to Mayor Rickenmann, his top-notch team and the broader City of Columbia for their continued great support.”Following the announcement, PHENOGY will participate in a panel on “Clean Energy Tax Credits for Communities” sharing on best practices in energy storage solutions moderated by Mayor Daniel Rickenmann at the 93rd US Council of Mayors Conference in Washington, D.C.Related: STUDY: Solar energy could generate $19B boon to South Carolina economyRelated: South Carolina receives nearly $6M in federal funding for energy initiativesPartnerships between the City of Columbia and companies such as PHENOGY are a testament to the city’s commitment to collaborating with local partners and business recruitment, making Columbia a beacon of pioneering industries, the release stated.“Columbia, South Carolina is the place to be due to our high quality life, innovation pipeline with six institutions of higher learning, but most importantly, our people,” Rickenmann. “We were thrilled to share our community with PHENOGY during the discovery period, and now we are honored to welcome them to the Columbia family as we continue to grow our alternative energy portfolio and be good stewards of our natural resources.”-