Lyten Expands Global Battery Energy Storage Production with Acquisition of Northvolt’s Major Facility in Poland

Lyten Acquires Largest Battery Energy Storage Manufacturing Facility in Europe from Northvolt to Expand Global BESS Production
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Lyten, a leader in supermaterials and lithium-sulfur battery technology, has announced its acquisition of Northvolt’s Dwa ESS operations in Gdansk, Poland. This facility, covering 25,000 square meters (approximately 270,000 square feet), is recognized as the largest manufacturing site for battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Europe. Although the financial details of the deal have not been disclosed, this acquisition represents a significant step in Lyten’s strategy to expand its presence in the European market.

With the Dwa ESS facility now under its wing, Lyten will enhance its production capacity to meet the increasing demand for BESS applications throughout Europe. The site, which began operations in 2023, has the capacity to produce up to 6 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy storage systems annually, with the potential to scale beyond 10 GWh in the future. Powered by renewable energy, the facility has already secured customer orders extending through 2026.

Dan Cook, CEO and Co-Founder of Lyten, expressed his enthusiasm about the acquisition: “Northvolt’s BESS manufacturing operations are truly world class and are a seamless strategic fit for Lyten as we launch an exciting new chapter for our company. We plan to immediately restart operations in Poland and deliver on existing and new customer orders. The Port of Gdansk, local and federal officials have all been fully supportive as we combine Silicon Valley technology with Polish engineering and operations talent to export next-generation energy storage technology to customers worldwide.”

Lyten’s Chairman and Co-Founder, Lars Herlitz, emphasized the demand from European customers for locally manufactured energy storage systems that utilize supply chains free from geopolitical risks. He noted, “Gdansk, Poland is the perfect location to meet this need for Europe.”

Robert Chryc-Gawrychowski, CEO of Northvolt Poland, remarked on the sustainability mission that Lyten is continuing: “Lyten is carrying that mission forward with BESS manufacturing and the introduction of lithium-sulfur batteries in Europe, which replaces minerals like nickel, cobalt, manganese, and graphite with locally abundant battery materials. Moreover, it is important and exciting that the factory in Gdansk, built for the production of energy storage systems, will continue its operations.”

Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, President of Gdansk, added, “The planned investment is a confirmation of the growing competitiveness of Poland and specifically Gdansk on the global economic map. For Gdansk, Lyten’s activities constitute an opportunity to cooperate in the field of energy storage, create energy innovation centers, and advance R&D partnerships with local universities.”

Lyten has previously announced that its lithium-sulfur batteries are already being commercially shipped for drone applications and are set to be utilized on the International Space Station. Additionally, Chrysler, a Stellantis brand, has chosen these batteries for its Halcyon concept electric vehicle. The lithium-sulfur technology provides several advantages, including effective operation across a wide temperature range and enhanced safety compared to traditional battery chemistries. Furthermore, these batteries are made using lightweight, high-energy density materials that are both abundant and cost-effective, sourced from the U.S. and Europe.

The battery energy storage segment is currently the fastest-growing area within the battery industry. This growth is driven by various factors, including increased energy demands from AI-powered data centers, the necessity for improved grid resilience in Europe and North America, and rising power requirements in emerging markets. In December, Lyten disclosed a $650 million letter of interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) to support the expansion of its battery production and the supply of BESS to developing countries.

The sale of the Dwa ESS facility aligns with Northvolt’s broader strategy to divest its Northvolt Systems business unit, a decision made during a strategic review and bankruptcy proceedings in late 2024. In April 2025, Scania, the Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer, acquired the industrial portion of Northvolt Systems.