From Rev to Rochester: Ashlawn Energy Expands Manufacturing Operations 

Ashlawn Energy, a clean energy company developing long-duration battery storage solutions, is taking its next step by moving to the Rochester area. The company plans to relocate its operations from Vestal to a 10,000 square foot space on the Xerox campus in Webster, where it will manufacture its VanCharg Vanadium Flow Batteries. The new site offers a more ready-to-use manufacturing environment, allowing the team to scale production more efficiently as demand grows.  

Founded in 2008, Ashlawn Energy focuses on building safer, longer-lasting energy storage systems designed to support renewable energy use. Its VanCharg batteries store energy generated during off-peak hours and release it when demand is higher, helping reduce both costs and emissions. Unlike traditional lithium-ion batteries, the company’s technology is water-based and non-flammable, making it suitable for use in a wide range of building types.  

The move to Webster is also driven by proximity to partners and talent. Ashlawn has collaborated with the Rochester Institute of Technology and has already brought on engineers from the region. The new location positions the company within a growing energy storage ecosystem and opens the door for continued hiring, partnerships, and community engagement.  

Ashlawn Energy’s growth is a familiar story for the Rev community. The company participated in Rev: Ithaca Startup Works’ Manufacturing Hardware Accelerator during the 2020 to 2021 cohort and was previously a Rev member. Their trajectory from early-stage support in Ithaca to scaling manufacturing in Rochester highlights the strength of the upstate New York innovation pipeline and the role Rev plays in helping startups move from prototype to production.