Inlyte Energy and HORIEN Announce Strategic Partnership to Scale Iron-Sodium Battery Manufacturing in the United States

SAN LEANDRO, Calif., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Inlyte Energy, a pioneering U.S.-based battery company, and HORIEN Salt Battery Solutions (formerly FZSoNick), the world's most established manufacturer of sodium metal chloride (SMC) batteries, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate manufacturing scale-up of Inlyte's breakthrough iron-sodium battery technology. Combining HORIEN's 25+ years of manufacturing expertise and Inlyte's innovative, low-cost battery design will help accelerate the scale-up of Inlyte's first US factory, simplify its supply chain, and facilitate introduction of the iron-sodium battery to the market.

"This partnership significantly accelerates our ability to deploy large-scale battery storage," said Antonio Baclig, CEO of Inlyte Energy. "By joining forces with HORIEN, we gain access to world-class manufacturing expertise and established industry relationships. This will help us speed delivery of our breakthrough battery technology that combines the efficiency of lithium-ion batteries with the low-cost needed for long duration energy storage, creating the perfect solution for this quickly growing market."

A key outcome of this collaboration is Inlyte Factory 1, scheduled to come online by 2027. This facility will mirror HORIEN's existing operations while incorporating Inlyte's next-generation cell design and cost innovations proven at Inlyte's UK-based pilot plant, providing a de-risked pathway for rapid production scaling.

"HORIEN has led the way in demonstrating the safety, reliability, and performance of SMC battery technology, and now, with Inlyte, we see a pathway to accelerate adoption of the technology into the global energy storage market," said Giovanni Zola, CEO of HORIEN.

About Inlyte Energy
Inlyte Energy is a California-based developer of stationary battery storage, leveraging abundant materials iron and sodium to create safe, durable, cost-effective energy storage solutions. Founded in 2021, the company has advanced the proven sodium metal chloride battery technology to address the challenges of grid resilience and renewable energy integration. Inlyte's batteries offer safety, performance, and long life, making them ideal for long-duration energy storage applications.

About HORIEN Salt Battery Solutions
HORIEN Salt Battery Solutions, formerly FZSoNick, is a global leader in safe and sustainable energy storage and backup solutions. Utilizing sodium metal chloride (SMC) technology, the company offers fully recyclable batteries free from toxic materials and environmental emissions. These salt batteries are renowned for their safety, durability, high energy density, and ability to operate efficiently across extreme wide temperature range, making them suitable for various applications, such as energy storage, energy back up for utilities, telecommunication, oil and gas, and transportation.

SOURCE Inlyte Energy, Inc.