{"id":340607,"date":"2026-03-06T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/?p=340607"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:09:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T18:09:30","slug":"iron-sodium-batteries-to-power-data-centers-in-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/iron-sodium-batteries-to-power-data-centers-in-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Iron-sodium batteries to power data centers in Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Inlyte Energy and NTS Colocation AG have sealed a strategic partnership to deploy energy storage systems based on iron-sodium batteries<\/strong> in Switzerland, bringing a sustainable shift to one of the most electricity-intensive sectors.<\/p>\n\n

Data centers in the energy spotlight<\/h2>\n\n

The boom in technologies such as artificial intelligence<\/a> and cloud computing<\/strong> has driven up data centers\u2019 energy consumption, and the sector\u2019s electricity demand is estimated to more than double by 2026<\/strong>. This is putting pressure on operators to adopt more resilient, cleaner solutions aligned with European regulations, such as the new EED 2024\/1791 directive<\/strong>, which requires transparency in the use of fossil fuels<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

In Switzerland, where available land is limited and permitting is strict, safe and efficient energy alternatives become essential. This is where iron-sodium batteries are emerging as a viable solution. <\/p>\n\n

Project details<\/h2>\n\n

The collaboration between Inlyte and NTS begins with a 600 kWh pilot installation<\/strong> at NTS\u2019s data center in Bern, scheduled to come online by the end of 2026. This site will be used as a testbed to validate battery performance in a real-world environment<\/strong>, assessing its integration with the existing electrical infrastructure. <\/p>\n\n

If the initial phase is successful, both companies aim to scale total capacity to 2 megawatts (MW) by 2028<\/strong>, including deployment in future data centers<\/a><\/strong> such as the new project NTS is developing in the Bern region.<\/p>\n\n

Why iron-sodium batteries?<\/h2>\n\n

Conventional solutions such as lithium-ion batteries or diesel generators<\/a><\/strong> pose safety risks, noise, emissions, and regulatory challenges; by contrast, Inlyte\u2019s iron-sodium batteries<\/strong> eliminate fire risk, require less maintenance, and do not rely on scarce or costly materials.<\/p>\n\n

In addition, they offer three key benefits in a single solution:<\/p>\n\n