Horien Salt Battery Solutions, the sodium-metal-chloride (SMC) battery maker formerly known as FZSoNick, has partnered with California-based energy storage systems (ESS) producer Inlyte Energy to scale up its iron-sodium battery technology.
Horien, which claims more than 25 years of experience in the sector, wants to use its knowledge to support Inlyte’s first factory in the US, it said.
The company said it will also help simplify Inlyte’s supply chains so it can accelerate iron-sodium batteries being introduced to the market.
Inlyte’s first manufacturing plant is set to open by 2027 and will be modelled after Horien’s existing operations but integrating designs developed at Inlyte’s UK pilot plant, it said.
The company claims this will lead to a fast low-risk scaling-up of production.
The global long duration energy storage market will be the focus of the strategic partnership, it said.
Giovanni Zola, chief executive officer, Horien, said: “Horien has demonstrated the safety, reliability, and performance of SMC technology on a global scale. Now, with Inlyte, we see a tangible opportunity to accelerate its adoption in the energy storage market. Combining our manufacturing experience with Inlyte’s innovation in iron-sodium technology will enable us to offer more accessible, safe, and sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions.”
Antonio Baclig, chief executive officer, Inlyte Energy, said: “This partnership represents a turning point for large-scale energy storage. Collaborating with Horien allows us to access top-tier manufacturing expertise and established industrial networks—critical factors for bringing a battery to market that combines lithium-ion efficiency with the low cost required for long-duration energy storage, creating the ideal for this fast-growing market.”
Image: Horien said it will use its expertise for iron-sodium batteries. Credit: Horien.
