Aquion Energy Origins

In 2007, with support from Carnegie Mellon University, Dr. Jay Whitacre began researching low-cost electrochemical approaches to bulk energy storage. In 2008 he produced the first functioning Aqueous Hybrid Ion (AHI) battery. The result was promising enough to attract the attention of VC firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, and by 2009, the technology was developed enough to spin out of Carnegie Mellon’s labs. The operations moved from Carnegie Mellon to the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

Under the leadership of CEO Scott Pearson, Aquion began low volume production in the summer of 2011 and broke ground on a full-scale manufacturing facility in nearby Westmoreland, PA in 2012.

For many years, Aquion has been the furthest along among emerging energy storage companies offering new battery technologies, has been among the most innovative new Renewable Energy Companies.

Redefining Energy Storage

Aquion has always been dedicated to changing the way the world uses energy by delivering stationary energy storage systems that are high performance, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective. This unique combination of attributes delivers industry-leading value for customers and can fundamentally change the economics of power generation, transmission and distribution.

Name

Aquion, pronounced [Ah-kwi-ahn] is a portmanteau of the words “aqueous ion.”

Locations

Aquion set up manufacturing facilities at a former Sony television assembly plant in East Huntingdon, Pennsylvania initially proposing a capacity of 500 megawatt-hours per year in 2013 and 2014. In March 2014, Aquion Energy announced that commercial shipments of batteries would begin in mid-2014, and in May 2014 Aquion Energy announced they had shipped 100 units.

Aquion’s Missions & Values

Aquion Energy’s mission is to transform the way the world consumes energy by delivering affordable, reliable, and most importantly, safe energy solutions.

Battery Manufacturers

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