Alchemy Industrial Selected by Department of War Innovation Unit for Battery Storage Prototype

Alchemy Industrial was selected by the Department of War Innovation Unit for a prototype agreement to advance next-generation battery energy storage systems for defense use, the company announced on October 20, 2026. The Houston-based manufacturer said the project could open the door to follow-on production if it completes prototype milestones. EIN Presswire published the announcement.

Alchemy Industrial's DIU Prototype Agreement

The award came through DIU's competitive Commercial Solutions Opening process as a prototype Other Transaction Agreement, according to the company. The prototype project will support U.S. Department of War mission requirements. Alchemy Industrial's platform combines advanced battery management systems and energy management systems with proven hardware design, and the company says the system is built to deliver reliable, field-ready power solutions.

Under the OTA, Alchemy Industrial will work with DIU stakeholders to test, refine and demonstrate the technology. The company describes itself as a Houston manufacturer and integrator of advanced power systems, and says it builds resilient, high-performance power systems in the United States. Mush Khan, co-founder and CEO, and John Weinzierl, co-founder and chair, welcomed the selection, the company said.

The selection signals demand for field-ready power systems that combine battery management and energy management for military use, according to the company. A successful demonstration would strengthen Alchemy Industrial's position in government and industrial energy storage markets, and the project gives the company a visible validation point for its battery storage and power control stack.

Alchemy Industrial's PowerEdge Product Line

According to akta.pro company records, Alchemy Industrial designs and manufactures US-made battery energy storage systems in its PowerEdge 200, 300 and 1000 series and provides Victron-based power solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. The PowerEdge product family ranges from 200 kWh to 1,056+ kWh per unit, with systems stackable for multi-MWh deployments, and the PowerEdge 1000-Series has a maximum capacity of 1,056 kWh per unit. The company is an authorized Victron Energy dealer based in Houston, Texas, and holds a Victron Energy Recommended Software Integrator designation, one of approximately 50 globally.

Alchemy Industrial's Next Steps With DIU

Alchemy Industrial will begin prototype testing and refinement with DIU program stakeholders. The company will need to meet prototype milestones before any follow-on production can be considered. More information is available on the company's website.