Lyten Acquires 6 GWh Dwa Battery ESS From Northvolt

Lyten, a US-based lithium-sulfur battery innovator and supermaterials developer, has acquired Northvolt’s battery energy storage systems (BESS) operations in Gdansk, Poland. The transaction includes the 6 GWh Dwa ESS facility, one of Europe’s largest manufacturing sites for energy storage, spanning 25,000 square metres. This marks Lyten’s official entry into the European large-scale battery market.

Europe’s Largest BESS Plant

The 25,000-square-metre (approx. 270,000 sq. ft) Dwa ESS facility was established by Northvolt Systems and became operational in 2023. Known as the largest BESS plant in Europe, the Dwa ESS facility currently has an annual manufacturing capacity of 6 GWh, with the infrastructure in place to expand beyond 10 GWh.

The site is powered by renewable energy and has existing customer contracts through 2026. While the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, the acquisition is considered a significant step in Lyten’s global expansion strategy.

Dan Cook, CEO and Co-Founder of Lyten, said, “Northvolt’s BESS manufacturing operations are truly world-class.” He added, “We plan to immediately restart operations in Poland and deliver on both existing and new customer orders. The Port of Gdansk and local officials have been fully supportive as we combine Silicon Valley innovation with Polish engineering talent to export next-gen energy storage systems globally.”

Lars Herlitz, Chairman and Co-Founder of Lyten, stressed that the demand for batteries manufactured in Europe, free of supply chain risk – is growing.

“The message from European customers is clear: they want energy storage systems made locally. Gdansk is the perfect location to fulfil this demand,” he said.

Next-Gen Lithium-Sulfur Tech Gains Ground

Lyten’s lithium-sulfur batteries are already being deployed in advanced applications such as drones, the International Space Station, and Stellantis’ Chrysler Halcyon concept EV.

Lyten claims that, unlike conventional lithium-ion batteries, its technology eliminates dependence on critical minerals and uses the company’s proprietary Lyten 3D Graphene platform for enhanced energy density, lower costs, and a smaller carbon footprint.

In December 2024, Lyten announced a USD 650 million letter of interest from the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) to support the global supply of BESS, particularly in developing markets. The company has also secured more than USD 425 million in equity investments to date, positioning it for large-scale commercial deployment of its lithium-sulfur technology.

Notably, Northvolt recently filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. Like many companies in the battery sector, Northvolt has experienced a series of compounding challenges in recent months that eroded its financial position, including rising capital costs, geopolitical instability, subsequent supply chain disruptions, and shifts in market demand, the company’s official statement read.