Ashlawn Energy

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“AMT-MEP’s expert guidance and hands-on support were instrumental in helping Ashlawn Energy transition from R&D to manufacturing, delivering a validated end plate design that met performance requirements while reducing material costs by 80%. AMT’s coordination, funding assistance, and program management enabled Ashlawn to secure new sales, create jobs, and establish a manufacturing foothold in New York’s Southern Tier.”

— Norma Byron, President, Ashlawn Energy

RESULTS

  • Met the target material cost reduction of 80% per end plate
  • Provided detailed analysis confirming that the design could meet the temperature and pressure requirements
  • 2 new and retained jobs
  • 1.2M new and retained sales

COMPANY

Ashlawn Energy, LLC is an advanced energy storage company based in New York, specializing in vanadium redox flow battery systems for commercial, industrial, and grid-scale applications. Their flagship product, the VanCharg™ battery, delivers long-duration energy storage solutions that enhance grid reliability, support renewable energy integration, and reduce operational costs. With a commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing and supply chain integrity, Ashlawn Energy focuses on providing sustainable, safe, and scalable storage systems to meet the growing demands of the energy transition.

SITUATION

For Ashlawn Energy to progress their product from R&D to full-scale production, the team needed support for their end plate.  A Design and Analysis project was required to identify the design requirements and validation tests needed for the end plate sub-assembly to reduce the cost of manufacturing and improve the performance of the end plate design.

SOLUTION

In partnership with AMT, Ashlawn Energy embarked on a design and analysis project that delivered multiple design iterations that met the rigorous engineering standards, along with an updated bill of materials aligned with target manufacturing costs. AMT supported Ashlawn in identifying and coordinating with a third-party partner to perform key technical tasks, securing funding to offset a significant portion of project expenses, and providing program management to maintain alignment and momentum. By leveraging regional expertise and resources, Ashlawn Energy successfully transitioned from an R&D-focused startup to a small-scale manufacturer based in the Southern Tier of New York.