Lyten Opens Second European Industrial Hub in Poland — Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Scale Up

Lyten Expands European footprint with Poland Hub

Lyten, the California-based supermaterial applications company and global leader in lithium-sulfur batteries, has announced plans to establish its second European industrial hub in Gdańsk, Poland. The move comes just weeks after the company revealed its first Swedish industrial hub at the former Northvolt Ett plant in Skellefteå.

The company made the announcement on March 20, 2026, revealing that the Polish hub will be built around its existing Dwa energy storage production facility and R&D center in Gdańsk. Lyten will conduct a feasibility study throughout 2026 to assess manufacturing requirements, potential partnerships, and necessary energy infrastructure.

From Batteries to Bridges: Lyten's Supermaterial Empire

Lyten's 3D Graphene platform is being deployed across multiple industrial verticals. The company's proprietary nanomaterial was originally developed for high-energy-density lithium-sulfur batteries but has now expanded into:

• Battery Energy Storage Systems — Lyten operates Europe's largest BESS manufacturing facility in Gdańsk
• 3D Printing Filaments — Ultra-high-strength filaments for defense, aerospace, and motorsport
• Structural Adhesives — Lyten adhesives for advanced manufacturing
• Concrete Admixtures — S Cure™ technology doubling early concrete strength

"Manufacturing creates much-needed jobs, but requires strategic partnerships with local governments, academia, and industry," said Robert Chryc-Gawrychowski, CEO of Lyten Poland.

Northvolt Acquisition Accelerates European Expansion

This announcement follows Lyten's February 2026 acquisition of the former Northvolt Ett gigafactory and Labs in Sweden. In March 2026, Lyten also entered a binding agreement to acquire Northvolt Revolt — one of Europe's largest battery recycling plants with 8,500 tonnes/year capacity.

The Swedish hub will combine battery production with a data center up to 1 GW capacity, built by EdgeConneX, making it one of Europe's largest data center sites.

Lyten has raised over $625 million in equity funding and secured letters of intent for $650 million in financing from the Export-Import Bank of the US.

Why Lithium-Sulfur Matters

Lyten's lithium-sulfur batteries eliminate the need for critical minerals like nickel, cobalt, and manganese. The company uses sulfur cathodes and lithium-metal anodes, achieving:

• Up to 50% lighter weight than conventional lithium-ion
• Materials 50% less expensive than NMC batteries
• 65%+ lower carbon footprint (per peer-reviewed LCAs)
• Fully US-sourced supply chain

The batteries are already powering drones, autonomous systems, and defense applications. Lyten is currently qualifying cells for EVs, trucks, and aviation.

What's Next

Lyten plans to bring the Polish hub online by 2027, with the full-scale Nevada gigafactory (10 GWh annual capacity) also scheduled for 2027. The company has shipped A-sample pouch cells to Stellantis and other automotive OEMs for evaluation, with cylindrical format samples coming later this year.