City of Columbia welcomes PHENOGY Inc. to Columbia for their future US Headquarters in the Capital City
February 18, 2025
WHO: Mayor Pro-Tem Will Brennan, Columbia Economic Development, PHENOGY Inc., Columbia World Affairs Council, Columbia Metropolitan Airport and the University of South Carolina.
WHAT: Mayor Pro-Tem Will Brennan, Co-Founder and CEO of PHENOGY Peter E. Braun, and Chairman of the Columbia World Affairs Council and former Mayor of Columbia Bob Coble, will give remarks to announce the future U.S. Headquarters of PHENOGY Inc., in Columbia, SC.
Based in Switzerland, PHENOGY is a global leader in sustainable energy systems with a focus on future-proof and resilient technology battery storage systems. The decision came following a 6-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 company will begin with opening their headquarters in Columbia and focusing on building their US business development and product teams.
Partnerships between the City of Columbia and companies such as PHENOGY Inc. are a testament to the city’s commitment to collaborating with local partners and business recruitment, making Columbia a beacon of pioneering industries.
“The founding of PHENOGY Inc. in Columbia, South Carolina, marks a significant milestone for PHENOGY,” stated co-founder and CEO, Peter E. Braun. “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.”
WHEN: Tomorrow, February 18, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: City Hall, 1737 Main St., Columbia, SC 29201
