Inlyte Energy and Ervin Industries Sign Supply Agreement for Domestic Iron Battery Materials

Inlyte Energy has entered into a supply chain agreement with Ervin Industries, a US iron materials manufacturer, to develop iron powder formulas for Inlyte's iron-sodium battery systems. This collaboration aims to bolster Inlyte's domestic materials sourcing and reduce reliance on overseas supply chains, particularly China's dominance in lithium-ion production. Ervin Industries, which produces engineered steel shot, grit, and advanced metal powders from recycled metals, will work with Inlyte to refine iron powder specifications, materials characteristics, and production processes for large-scale battery deployment. The agreement leverages the domestic availability of iron and sodium, contrasting with the concentrated global supply chain for lithium. Inlyte is currently finalizing site selection for its first US production facility, with commercial deliveries planned for 2027.

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Inlyte Energy

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Inlyte Energy is a renewable energy developer focused on originating, developing, building, and operating large-scale solar PV and co-located battery storage projects. The company is actively building a significant pipeline of projects primarily across the UK and Spain, aiming to contribute to the energy transition.

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Ervin Industries

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Houston-based diversified infrastructure company with $8.5B AUM and 3.2 GW of renewable energy assets across the Americas. Operates in power generation, transmission, and renewable energy development with a focus on utility-scale solar, onshore wind, and battery storage projects.