ASCENTEK LAUNCHES "VOLTAGE VAULT"
Ascentek is solidifying its commitment to local innovation, growth and supply chain solutions by opening a new, state-of-the-art battery charging and distribution facility. Ascentek has also been awarded a grant from the Department of Defense (DOD) and the University of St. Thomas on next-generation sodium-ion battery research.
This significant investment has been a core component of Ascentek’s commitment to innovative technology. This new facility addresses critical supply chain challenges for manufacturers across the US and positions Ascentek as a leader in the rapidly evolving battery research sector. This new facility also allows Ascentek to package battery and oil shipments together – solving another issue for their partners across the country.
Alleviating A Common Challenge
A STATE-OF-THE-ART BATTERY MANAGEMENT CENTER
The new facility leverages Ascentek’s established infrastructure and will have the capacity to charge, quality-check and distribute hundreds of thousands of batteries annually. This local initiative tackles the persistent issue of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), receiving depleted batteries due to lengthy supply chains or extended warehouse storage. Onshoring a critical part of the supply chain process will significantly reduce burdens for OEMs like global powersports leader Polaris and will enhance their customer experience.
Ascentek has been a critical partner to leverage in maintaining and streamlining almost every aspect of our service battery business. By ensuring optimal battery charge rates and freight consolidation prior to distribution, Ascentek is providing exceptional commercial and operational value for us.
– Andy Williams, President of Polaris PG&A
This facility immediately brings new jobs to the Golden Valley community, with more planned in the near future as the demands for research, charging and distribution grow.
Our investment in our Golden Valley campus underscores our dedication to solving real-world challenges for our customers and communities, both locally and nationally. By providing freshly charged, ready-to-go batteries and researching sodium-ion technology, we are driving efficiency and sustainability across multiple industries, assisting in reshoring critical technology and infrastructure, furthermore laying a new foundation for growth for Minnesota.
– Chad Baker, President & CEO of Ascentek
Local Research with Global Impact
PIONEERING SODIUM-ION TECHNOLOGY
Ascentek’s partnership with the Department of Defense and the University of St. Thomas, marks a pivotal moment in the development of sodium-ion battery technology. This collaboration brings cutting-edge innovation to Minnesota, offering the government, OEMs and consumers substantial advantages including:
- Superior Performance: Sodium-ion batteries have the potential to offer 2-3X the output compared to traditional lead-acid batteries, which can enhance performance and efficiency.
- Extended Battery Life: These batteries can hold charges 3-6 months longer than traditional, lead-acid batteries, reducing maintenance and increasing reliability.
- Domestic Supply Chain and Cost Efficiency: The raw materials for sodium-ion are found in abundance in the US, offering significant cost savings vs. current alternatives.
- Wide Temperature Performance: Extended temperature ranges will provide benefits in extreme conditions from powersports to defense applications.
By investing in both research and an on-the-ground facility, Ascentek creates local jobs and strengthens American infrastructure, positioning itself as a key player in the evolving energy sector.
