Energy Storage News
11 March 2026
Google bets big on 30GWh of Form Energy’s iron-air battery storage despite efficiency trade-offs
Why It Matters for ITAD
New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
Recently, utility Xcel Energy announced it would install 30GWh of US startup Form Energy’s iron-air batteries at a data centre in Pine Island, Minnesota, owned by tech giant Google.
Key Takeaways
- • Google bets big on 30GWh of Form Energy’s iron-air battery storage despite efficiency trade-offs.