Feb 27, 2026 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
US-based iron-sodium battery storage company Inlyte Energy has teamed up with Swiss data center operator NTS Colocation AG to roll out its technology across NTS’s facilities.
The first initiative under the partnership will be a pilot installation at NTS’s data center in Bern. The companies have outlined a roadmap to deploy up to 2MW of battery capacity by 2028, starting with a 600kWh system scheduled for commissioning by the end of 2026.
"To meet the growing resilience and sustainability expectations of our customers, we are building a diversified energy architecture that goes beyond traditional uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and diesel generators," said Niklaus Hug, CEO of NTS. "Inlyte's iron-sodium battery storage represents a promising missing layer, offering inherent safety, long-duration discharge capability, and long asset life aligned with data center infrastructure. This pilot will allow us to evaluate its performance in real-world conditions."
mpany 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.
"Data centers are becoming some of the most critical infrastructure in the global economy, and they require energy storage solutions that are high-performing, inherently safe, and built to last for decades," said Antonio Baclig, CEO of Inlyte Energy. "Our iron-sodium technology delivers low-cost, multi-hour to multi-day storage without the fire and permitting challenges associated with lithium-ion or the noise, emissions, and community concerns tied to diesel backup systems. We're excited to partner with NTS to demonstrate how long-duration, safe batteries can strengthen flexibility and resilience for mission-critical facilities."
