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Best Energy Storage Tech Companies in Pennsylvania, United States

The 32 best Energy Storage Tech companies in Pennsylvania, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Aquion Energy.

32companies tracked
$413.8Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
14have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · ENERGY STORAGE TECH × PENNSYLVANIA

Our analysis of 50 Energy Storage Tech companies

$13.7b in tracked funding; 88% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

50companies analysed
88%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
4unicorns
2015median founding year

Ranked: Best Energy Storage Tech companies in Pennsylvania

#CompanyLast roundDisclosed fundingEmployeesFounderStagePatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Alium Batteries
Manufacturer of rechargeable lithium batteries for electronic gadgets
———Mike Buroojy
Co-Founder
Unfunded——
2Enersys India Batteries Private Ltd
EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications.
——375David Shaffer
CEO
Public——
3Fluitron
Hydrogen refueling solution
——8Robert Wolf
Founder
Acquired——
4Hydrogen Technologies
Provider of zero emission hydrogen boilers
———Janet Reiser
President and CEO
Unfunded13 patents
Onboard electrolytic hydrogen generation for vehicle fuel efficiency and distribution systems
—
5Hydropore
Provider of hydrogen productions solutions by treating water
———Eric Detsi
Co-Founder
Unfunded——
6InceptEV
Simulation-first electric vehicle data company
———Matthew Guttenberg
Co-Founder
Acquired——
7IntelliGreen
Provider of IoT-based industrial asset tracking solutions
——6—Deadpooled——
8Livent
Manufacturer of lithium, polymers, grease & agrochemical products
——372Garth Drabinsky
Founder
Acquired——

Top 12 Energy Storage Tech companies in Pennsylvania

#1
Seed · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2024
$30Mraised
▾

Developer of battery locomotives charging systems and microgrid energy infrastructure. Provides retrofitting of diesel locomotives into battery electric systems integrated with onboard storage. Develops on route charging solutions enabling continuous operation through overhead energy transfer during transit. Builds microgrid energy systems using renewable generation and storage to supply high power rail operations independently from centralized grids. Extends energy infrastructure to industrial facilities such as factories, mines, and rail yards located along rail corridors. Integrates energy management capabilities to coordinate charging, storage, and power distribution across connected assets.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 64how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 30%
Patents
top 37%
Talent
top 45%
Tech
top 46%
Innovation
top 48%
Global
top 48%
Funding: Raised $30.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Seed (Mar 2026)
Patents: 8 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 8 filings since 2022 vs 0 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Talent: 2 named leaders on record
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2026Seed$30M
Founders & team
Daphna LangerCo-Founder & CEOAlon KesselCo-Founder & CTO
Investors
Aleph, Fortescue, Menomadin Foundation, theDOCK, J-Impact Fund
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesAngularjsBootstrapCloudflareExpress
#2
Series C · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2010 · 25 employees
$163.4Mraised
▾

Develops and manufactures solid oxide fuel cell systems. It operates on common, readily available hydrocarbon fuels such as propane, natural gas, JP-8, and diesel. Its ceramic-based micro-tubular SOFCs operate at high temperatures, enabling operation on commercial fuels such as propane, and delivering efficient, clean power.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 2 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +2
Activity: 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2022Series C$82.3M
  • Jan 2022Series C$67M
  • May 2020Series B$8.1M
  • Aug 2018Series B—
Founders & team
Caine FinnertyFounder & CEO
Investors
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Generac Power Systems, EQT, Senvest Capital, Park West Asset Management, Emerald Development Managers
Tech stack
BootstrapContact Form 7DiviFacebook PixelGodaddyGoogle Font Api
#3
Funding Raised · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2023
$303.1Kraised
▾

Developer of 3D-printed microbatteries for medical, industrial, and wearable devices. It focuses on advanced micro-battery technology, delivering higher energy density and lower costs. It uses a proprietary 3D printing process to create microlattice-structured electrodes. It provides power solutions tailored for integration into various technologies.

Funding rounds
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$303.1K
Founders & team
Rahul PanatCo-Founder & CTOPeter ScottCo-Founder & CEO
Investors
National Science Foundation
#4
Acquired · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2008 · 125 employees
$165.2Mraised
▾

Energy storage solutions for homeowners, businesses, and utilities. The company focuses on providing clean and simple energy storage. They offer battery innovations and technology to power the future, addressing the increasing importance of efficient batteries in modern life. The company provides information and resources related to various battery types, including solar lights, golf cart batteries, motorcycle batteries, rechargeable batteries, portable solar panels, AGM batteries, marine batteries, and deep-cycle batteries. They also offer guidance on choosing the right solar battery and solar battery chargers. The company provides support, contact information, and resources like battery FAQs. They are involved in renewable energy and sustainable solutions.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2016Series E$33.2M
  • Nov 2014Series E$36.8M
  • May 2014Venture Debt$20M
  • Mar 2014Series D$56.6M
Investors
Bright Capital, Foundation Capital, Advanced Technology Ventures, The Gates Notes, Tao Capital Partners, G Squared
Tech stack
BootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsComplianzCore-JsElementor
#5
Acquired · Malvern, Pennsylvania · founded 2011 · 66 employees
$32.9Mraised
▾

Provider of wireless charging solutions for transit and port fleet vehicles. The company designs wireless chargers and software for electric vehicle charging. It offers wireless power transfer technology for high-duty cycle operations. The company's solutions aim to extend battery life and reduce electricity bills.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2022Conventional Debt$8M
  • Dec 2021Conventional Debt$35.3M
  • Jul 2019Series C$17.5M
  • Jan 2019Series B$7.1M
Founders & team
Barry LibertCEO and ChairmanJohn RizzoCEOJohn RizzoCEO & President
Investors
Volvo Group, The Martin Group, DeSimone Group Investments, Aquarius Rising Funds
#6
Seed · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2023
$500Kraised
▾

Platform for designing batteries. It develops virtual prototyping suites for accelerating battery research and development, enhancing the product development process for battery and automotive companies.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • 2024Seed$500K
Founders & team
Valentin SulzerCo-Founder & CEORobert TimmsCo-Founder & CTOVenkat ViswanathanCo-Founder
Investors
Y Combinator, Kima Ventures
Tech stack
CalendlyCloudflareGoogle AnalyticsGoogle WorkspaceHstsHubspot
#7
Seed · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2022
$465Kraised
▾

Provider of electric vehicle charging station design, installation, and maintenance. The company offers site evaluation, technology solutions, and monetization opportunities. It manages the development of on-site charging, including buildout, commissioning, and maintenance. The company also provides vehicle analysis and management, recommending low-emission vehicle alternatives.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 381 LinkedIn followers
Activity: 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2024Seed$465K
Founders & team
Nirav BisaryaCo-Founder
#8
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2003 · 14 employees
$10Mraised
▾

Provider of wireless power technologies, devices, development kits, and design services. The company offers radio frequency, magnetic resonance, and inductive wireless power solutions. It provides antenna design, product design, engineering, and manufacturing services. The company's technologies aim to reduce the need for wires and batteries.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 5k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2007Series A$10M
Founders & team
Joe Waltonco-founder
Investors
Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Innovation Works, MAG Ventures
Tech stack
CdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFont AwesomeGoogle Ads
#9
Series A · Allentown, Pennsylvania · founded 2008 · 19 employees
$6.8Mraised
▾

International Battery (IB) is a green technology company providing environmentally friendly, large format, rechargeable lithium-ion cells and batteries. IB provides next generation cell chemistries, electronics and advanced packaging technologies, and offers total solutions for rechargeable battery applications. There batteries can be used in a wide range of vehicular, industrial and military applications.

Funding rounds
  • May 2010Series A$2.8M
  • Jun 2009Series A$4M
#10
Funding Raised · Harleysville, Pennsylvania · founded 1995
$3.9Mraised
▾

Manufacturer of lithium batteries. The platform manufactures Lithium-ion based rechargeable batteries used in laptop computers, smartphones and other consumer electronics. Products include lithium-ion-manganese and lithium-ion-phosphate batteries which has a voltage range of 2.5 to 4.2 Volts. Cathode materials in the batteries include lithium cobalt oxide, lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide, and lithium nickel cobalt aluminium oxide while anodes include graphite, hard carbon, soft carbon, lithium titanium oxide. Also manufactures primary Li-ion batteries and battery management systems.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2013Grant (prize money)$145.2K
  • Aug 2010Grant (prize money)$815.7K
  • Aug 2009Grant (prize money)$665K
  • Jul 2008Grant (prize money)$815.7K
Founders & team
David ChuaPresident & CEO
Investors
OSTI, Military Health
Tech stack
NicepageApache Http ServerJqueryGoogle Font ApiOpen Graph
#11
Funding Raised · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2013 · 2 employees
$100Kraised
▾

Developer of batteryless power source using ambient radio frequency energy. The company provides a maintenance-free power solution for low-power devices, converting ambient radio waves into electricity. This energy harvesting technology aims to reduce maintenance expenses and eliminate battery waste. It enables new applications for self-powered wireless devices in the Internet of Things market.

Funding rounds
  • Oct 2020Grant (prize money)$100K
Founders & team
Yi LuoFounder
Investors
MassChallenge
#12
Acquired · State College, Pennsylvania · founded 2011
$150Kraised
▾

Electrochemical energy storage system developer. It designs and develops electrochemical energy systems such as rechargeable batteries and fuel cells for vehicle electrification, renewable energy storage, and power grid management. It conduct R&D with clients in private industry, government, and academia and also maintain a prototyping facility of lithium-ion batteries. It specialises in the design, analysis, and diagnosis of the entire electrochemical device and the system in which it resides.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2013Grant (prize money)$150K
Founders & team
Elan ChenCEO
Investors
National Science Foundation
Tech stack
Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespaceStimulusLightboxPriority Hints

Funding & investor landscape

$413.8Mtotal disclosed funding
12companies funded
40disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
OSTI3 rounds
Military Health2 rounds
National Science Foundation2 rounds
ADS Ventures1 rounds
Advanced Technology Ventures1 rounds
Aleph1 rounds
Aquarius Rising Funds1 rounds
Ben Franklin Technology Partners1 rounds
Bright Capital1 rounds
Capx Partners1 rounds

Notable founders

Daphna Langer
Co-Founder & CEO · Voltify
Alon Kessel
Co-Founder & CTO · Voltify
Caine Finnerty
Founder & CEO · Watt Fuel Cell
Rahul Panat
Co-Founder & CTO · Power 3D
Peter Scott
Co-Founder & CEO · Power 3D
Barry Libert
CEO and Chairman · InductEV
John Rizzo
CEO · InductEV
Valentin Sulzer
Co-Founder & CEO · Ionworks
Robert Timms
Co-Founder & CTO · Ionworks
Nirav Bisarya
Co-Founder · Coralev
Joe Walton
co-founder · Powercast
David Chua
President & CEO · MaxPower
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 1,481,159 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Energy Storage Tech coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH IN PENNSYLVANIA · Energy

How research on Energy Storage in Pennsylvania is moving

A read on the academic research around Energy Storage in Pennsylvania — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 115 papers.

115 papers · stance +0.57 · 41% breakthrough · 12% concern
breakthrough · advancement · concern
top institutions
  • Pennsylvania State University98
  • University of Pennsylvania12
  • California University of Pennsylvania3
  • Lincoln University - Pennsylvania2
leading researchers
Derek M. Hall · Li Li · Qing Wang · Abdul Manan · Guangzu Zhang · Jiufeng Dong
prism intelligence · tone & topics
96% positive · 1% critical tone
Materials ScienceBusinessElectronicsEnvironmentSustainabilityAutomotive
▲ Breakthroughs44 · 38%
▲ 38%→40% share
▲1.1× share momentum12 median citations86% since 2021mostly methods-led
Breakthroughs are rising (38%→40% of field), led by Dielectric.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Dielectric2→10
  • Polymer1→7
  • Capacitive sensing1→7
  • Ferroelectricity1→3
Newly emergingElectrolyte 0→9 · Battery (electricity) 0→9 · Electrochemistry 0→7
Landmark Ultrahigh–energy density lead-free dielectric films via polymorphic nanodomain design · 1,078 cites
◆ Advancements50 · 43%
▲ 38%→46% share
▲1.2× share momentum2 median citations88% since 2021mostly methods-led
Advancements are rising (38%→46% of field), led by Capacitor.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Capacitor1→8
  • Battery (electricity)1→8
  • Dielectric2→8
  • Supercapacitor1→4
  • Anode1→4
Newly emergingElectrolyte 0→5 · Electrochemistry 0→5 · Renewable energy 0→4
Landmark Optimum Transmission Policies for Battery Limited Energy Harvesting Nodes · 768 cites
▼ Concerns13 · 11%
▼ 12%→10% share
▼0.8× share momentum8 median citations77% since 2021mostly reviews
Concerns are cooling (12%→10% of field), led by Renewable energy.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Renewable energy4
  • Nanotechnology3
  • Battery (electricity)3
  • Dielectric2
  • Optoelectronics2
Newly emergingRenewable energy 0→3 · Battery (electricity) 0→3
Landmark Homogeneous/Inhomogeneous‐Structured Dielectrics and their Energy‐Storage Performances · 1,188 cites

Common questions

How many Energy Storage Tech companies are there in Pennsylvania, United States?
Radar tracks 32 indexable Energy Storage Tech companies headquartered in Pennsylvania, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Energy Storage Tech companies in Pennsylvania, United States?
The Energy Storage Tech companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list have raised a combined $413.8M in disclosed equity funding across 12 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Energy Storage Tech company in Pennsylvania, United States?
Aquion Energy is the highest-funded Energy Storage Tech company in Pennsylvania, United States, with $165.2M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Energy Storage Tech companies in Pennsylvania, United States are funded?
12 of the 32 Energy Storage Tech companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Energy Storage Tech unicorns are there in Pennsylvania, United States?
None of the Energy Storage Tech companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Pennsylvania, United States Energy Storage Tech companies?
The most active investors in Pennsylvania, United States Energy Storage Tech companies on this list include OSTI, Military Health, National Science Foundation, ADS Ventures, Advanced Technology Ventures.
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