Inlyte and HORIEN Partner to Scale Iron-Sodium Batteries

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Slice of Manufacturing Team
April 07, 2025

Key Highlights:

  • Inlyte and HORIEN sign MOU to scale iron-sodium batteries

  • Inlyte Factory 1 set to launch in the U.S. by 2027

  • Partnership accelerates delivery of low-cost, long-duration storage

  • HORIEN brings 25+ years of SMC battery expertise

Source: PR Newswire

Notable Quotes:

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"This partnership significantly accelerates our ability to deploy large-scale battery storage."

Antonio Baclig, CEO at Inlyte Energy
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"We see a pathway to accelerate adoption of the technology into the global energy storage market."

Giovanni Zola, CEO at HORIEN

Why This Matters:

This collaboration marks a major step toward commercializing next-generation battery technologies using abundant materials like iron and sodium. With the U.S. aiming to strengthen grid resilience and increase renewable integration, scalable, safe, and low-cost battery storage is crucial. Inlyte and HORIEN’s partnership not only accelerates Inlyte’s U.S. manufacturing goals but also signals a turning point for sustainable energy infrastructure globally.