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Form Energy secures $750M to scale 100-hour iron-air grid batteries for data centers and utilities
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Form Energy raises $750 million to expand manufacturing of its 100-hour iron-air batteries, targeting grid storage for AI data centers and renewable energy integration.
Long-duration energy storage is critical for stabilizing grids reliant on intermittent renewables. Form Energy’s iron-air batteries offer a lower-cost alternative to lithium-based systems, but scaling manufacturing and supply chains remains a challenge. The funding signals growing demand from data centers and utilities for multi-day storage solutions.
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Form Energy’s iron-air batteries discharge for up to 100 hours, far exceeding typical lithium-ion storage durations.
The $750M funding round will expand manufacturing in West Virginia, with 80% of materials sourced domestically.
Customers include Google, Crusoe, and Xcel Energy, reflecting demand from AI data centers and utilities for long-duration storage.
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