Founded by Norma Byron in 2008, Ashlawn Energy develops and manufactures VanCharg™, a 32 kW vanadium redox flow battery system for stationary, long-duration energy storage. The woman-owned company is expanding U.S. manufacturing and assembly in a 10,000-square-foot facility at the historic Xerox Webster Campus in Webster, New York. VanCharg is built around non-flammable chemistry for buildings, communities, and critical infrastructure seeking longer-duration storage and improved energy resilience.
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Stryten EnergyFrom its Alpharetta headquarters and a network of U.S. manufacturing plants, Stryten Energy makes batteries and energy-storage systems for everything from microgrids and warehouses to cars, trains and trucks. Its vertically integrated domestic supply chain supports nearly 15 gigawatt-hours of annual storage capacity, spanning advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow technologies alongside intelligent chargers and fleet-management software. The company’s Salina, Kansas, plant has manufactured batteries for 50 years and employs more than 700 people in the surrounding county.BRIDGEVILLE, PA
Renon Power Technology IncFounded in 2014 by U.S. Army veteran Paul Buckwalter and fellow veterans, Renon Power Technology develops and manufactures battery energy-storage systems for homes, businesses, and utility-scale applications. The company’s path runs from its first home storage system in 2017 to commercial and industrial solutions in 2019, a new R&D center in 2022, and utility-scale systems in 2023. Renon combines battery and energy-management technology with intelligent fire safety and structured quality controls, and operates through branches in the United States, Europe, and Asia.335910READING, PA
Viridi Parente, IncFounded in 2009, Buffalo-based Viridi Parente manufactures American-made, fail-safe lithium-ion battery energy storage systems for distributed power, including installations inside occupied and mission-critical buildings. Its proprietary anti-propagation technology is designed to contain thermal events at the cell level, while integrated AI and remote monitoring help customers manage power and resilience. Viridi has completed more than 500 deployments across North America and operates a 160,000-square-foot smart manufacturing facility in Buffalo.BUFFALO, NY
Form EnergyFounded in 2017 by five energy-storage veterans, Form Energy develops and manufactures iron-air battery systems designed to store electricity for up to 100 hours and support a reliable electric grid. Its 550,000-square-foot Form Factory 1 occupies the former Weirton Steel site in West Virginia, linking the Ohio Valley’s manufacturing heritage to a new generation of grid technology. The company employs nearly 1,000 people across facilities in West Virginia, Massachusetts, and California.EIGHTY FOUR, PA