Lyten, a company specialised in lithium-sulphur batteries, has completed the acquisition of Northvolt Dwa in Gdańsk, Poland, a battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing facility covering 25,000 square metres. The site, considered the largest of its kind in Europe, has an initial production capacity of 6 GWh, expandable up to 12 GWh. Lyten has immediately initiated the restart of operations, aiming for first commercial deliveries before year-end.
A strategic hub for the European market
The Gdańsk facility becomes Lyten’s main production centre for the European market. Products manufactured there will be exported throughout the European Union and beyond. The first system to be produced will be the Voltpack Mobile System (VMS), a third-generation modular solution designed to meet the growing needs of commercial, industrial and data centre markets.
The site was initially developed by Swedish battery player Northvolt. Lyten had already acquired the BESS product portfolio and associated intellectual property in the third quarter. The production restart enables Lyten to accelerate its commercial rollout in Europe while strengthening its ability to meet rising global demand for decentralised storage solutions.
Local leadership for rapid ramp-up
Operational management of the Gdańsk site has been assigned to Robert Chryc-Gawrychowski, former CEO of Northvolt Poland. He will lead operations under the Lyten Poland banner. According to him, the local development of BESS technologies has become a key issue for European energy security.
The Polish government has expressed support for the project. Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domański welcomed Lyten’s arrival as an opportunity to strengthen the country’s technological capabilities. The Mayor of Gdańsk, Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, also highlighted cooperation prospects with universities and regional industrial stakeholders.
A continent-wide expansion strategy
The transaction is part of Lyten’s broader strategy for growth in Europe. In August, the company signed agreements to acquire all remaining Northvolt assets in Sweden and Germany, representing a total book value of approximately $5bn. Completion of these acquisitions is expected by the end of the fourth quarter of 2025.
Founded in 2015, Lyten has raised more than $625mn in equity and holds over 540 patents. Its industrial footprint already includes the United States, particularly California, and the company is ramping up commercial deliveries in the drone and defence sectors.
