Inlyte Energy has announced a strategic partnership with Ervin Industries to strengthen the domestic battery materials supply chain in the United States. The collaboration aims to support the growing demand for energy storage systems by improving access to locally sourced battery materials and reducing reliance on international suppliers.
Under this collaboration, Ervin Industries will use its long experience in iron metal processing and advanced metal powder manufacturing to develop specialized iron powder materials. These materials will be used to enhance the performance of Inlyte Energy’s iron-sodium battery technology, which is designed for safe and cost-effective large-scale energy storage applications.
The partnership reflects the increasing need for strong domestic battery supply chains as demand for energy storage continues to grow due to renewable energy expansion and grid modernization. Currently, a large portion of the global battery materials supply depends on overseas sources, especially for key minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite.
By focusing on widely available materials such as iron and sodium, the companies aim to create a more sustainable and affordable battery ecosystem. This approach could also help improve supply chain security while supporting the development of next-generation battery technologies using locally available industrial resources.
Ervin Industries, which has more than 100 years of experience in engineered metal materials, will also support the partnership by refining production processes and material specifications required for large-scale battery manufacturing. The company’s use of recycled metals further supports sustainability goals within the battery materials sector.
Inlyte Energy is also moving forward with plans to establish its first U.S. battery manufacturing facility, with the site selection process expected to be completed in 2026. The company is targeting commercial deployment of its sodium battery energy storage systems starting in 2027 as part of its long-term growth and commercialization strategy.
