New report looks at North Appalachia’s role in energy storage
A new report from BRITE Energy Innovators in Warren makes the case that the Northern Appalachia region is a prime location for the modern energy storage industry. Read the article by Crain’s Cleveland Business about our new study and report here.
Energy Storage Study Finds Northern Appalachia a Perfect Candidate
Northern Appalachia is an ideal location for energy storage cluster development, according to a study by Brite Energy Innovators and Cleveland State University’s Energy Policy Center. The region’s low cost of living and its more than 200 commercial businesses suitable for regional energy storage industry involvement position it as a manufacturing hub, the study finds. […]
Study says Northern Appalachia is poised to be energy storage hub, pointing to region’s unique strengths
Study includes 32 counties in Ohio, 52 in Pennsylvania, and 55 in West Virginia Warren, OH – In the last decade, innovators throughout the world have made significant advancements in energy storage. Energy storage refers to the capture of energy to be used at a later time – – and it’s moved to the front […]
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BRITE is Highlighted for Battery Technology Initiatives
BRITE is highlighted for battery technology initiatives in the article, “Getting back to our roots: Why the Midwest Needs to (Re)Invest in Mobility” by Midwest Startups. The mobility industry has been evolving quickly, driven not only by technological improvement, but also by economic and social changes such as urbanization, consumer behavior changes, and environmental initiatives. […]
BRITE Adds to Growing Team
Warren, OH – BRITE Energy Innovators has welcomed three new professionals to Ohio’s onlyenergy incubator, located in Warren. In addition, the startup incubator has promoted SaraDaugherty from Head of Partnerships to Chief of Staff. Sara Daugherty has been named Chief of Staff of BRITE, after just three short years at theincubator. Sara is responsible for […]
Taiwan leaders visit Voltage Valley
(WKBN) — As the Mahoning Valley looks to become a hub in the electric vehicle industry, leaders from a country more than 7,700 miles away are taking notice. When it comes to electric vehicle manufacturing it appears all eyes even those from afar are watching what’s happening in Voltage Valley. “I think there are many […]
BRITE points to exceptional growth in 2021 Annual Report Empowering more than 50 founders to launch and scale energy tech solutions
Warren, OH – BRITE Energy Innovators today released its 2021 Annual Report, giving a snapshot of the energy tech incubator’s efforts to spur stronger and more inclusive growth. In 2021, BRITE highlights include working with 51 startup clients to help them raise more than $28 million in revenue, employing nearly 300 full-time employees and an additional […]
Electric vehicle revolution makes bulking up region’s supply chain Job One
More than 90% of Ohio’s exports currently go to the internal combustion engine supply chain, according to a new report. Read the entire article by Crain’s Cleveland Business here.
Mahoning Valley Incubators Aid Startups by Minorities, Women
Brite looks to continue the program with MBAC while encouraging area minority- and women-led startups to make use of its own programming and co-working space, says spokeswoman Jennifer Brindisi. “We’re actively working on our tenants, our workshops [and] encouraging more organizations and business groups to use our space,” Brindisi says. “And we prioritize minority-owned and […]