Inlyte Energy partners with NTS Colocation AG to deploy iron-sodium battery storage at Bern data center

The partnership includes a roadmap to deploy up to 2MW of battery capacity by 2028. The initial phase is a 600kWh installation targeted for commissioning at the end of 2026. The pilot project will serve as a technical and operational validation of the technology. If successful, broader deployment across NTS’s wider portfolio, including another under-development data center in the Bern area expected to come online in 2028, is planned. Inlyte's iron-sodium solution is described as economically viable for four to 48 hours, safe and durable in extreme temperatures, without the risk of thermal runaway like lithium-ion alternatives. It offers a three-in-one solution including efficient daily load leveling, low-cost, 24+ hour flexible back-up, and high-performance UPS capability. Quotes: "The companies have agreed to a roadmap that will see them deploy up to 2MW of battery capacity by 2028, beginning with a 600kWh installation targeted for commissioning at the end of 2026.", "The pilot project at NTS’s Bern data center will serve as a technical and operational validation of the technology in a live data center environment.", "If successful, the companies claim that the project will support broader deployment across NTS’s wider portfolio, including another under-development data center in the Bern area, expected to come online in 2028.", "According to Inlyte, its iron-sodium solution is economically viable for four to 48 hours, safe and durable in extreme temperatures, and doesn’t have the same risk of thermal runaway as lithium-ion alternatives.", "The company has designed the solution to meet the demands of utility-scale and commercial and industrial segments, offering a three-in-one solution including efficient daily load leveling, low-cost, 24+ hour flexible back-up, and high-performance UPS capability."