Could this 1980s battery design unlock long-term clean energy storage?

Julian Spector | Source: Canary Media | Posted 05/09/2025

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New types of batteries are notoriously difficult to bring from the lab to large-scale production. Many startups have toiled at this task for years, pitching anyone who will listen about the superiority of their technology.

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Antonio Baclig, a former Stanford researcher, has founded Inlyte Energy to commercialize a 1980s battery design that utilizes iron and table salt for energy storage. The company aims to provide solar-plus-storage baseload power at a cost lower than fossil fuels. Recently, Inlyte secured a significant utility contract with Southern Co. to install an 80-kilowatt/1.5-megawatt-hour demonstration project in Alabama, marking a crucial step in proving the technology's viability.

Inlyte's approach focuses on the cost-effectiveness of materials and a simpler manufacturing process, with performance metrics comparable to lithium-ion batteries. The company has made strides in scaling up its battery design, which consists of ceramic tubes filled with iron and salt, significantly increasing energy capacity. As Inlyte prepares for further trials and seeks to establish a U.S. factory, it aims to attract utility companies and data centers looking for reliable, long-term clean energy solutions amidst growing demand for renewable energy storage.

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