San Jose, US-based startup Lyten has just made a significant move into Europe, acquiring Northvolt’s once-idled energy storage systems factory in Gdańsk, Poland. The factory, known as Northvolt Dwa ESS, spans around 25,000 m² and was Europe’s largest facility dedicated to battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Northvolt, the Swedish battery pioneer, had declared bankruptcy in March and shuttered its Gdańsk plant late last year. Lyten stepped in, sealed the acquisition (financial terms remain private), and plans to restart production right away. Orders are already in the pipeline, with customer contracts secured into 2026.

CEO Dan Cook shared that this Gdańsk site fits perfectly into Lyten’s broader strategy, expanding globally through handpicked assets. The company had previously acquired a Silicon Valley facility from Northvolt and is uniquely focused on scaling its lithium‑sulfur battery platform.

Built in 2023, the Gdańsk plant currently has an output capacity of about 6 GWh, with room to grow beyond 10 GWh in the future. Importantly, the factory runs on renewable energy and comes with a live production and R&D setup .

Lyten’s goal? Deliver on existing orders and kick off new projects once operations resume. Plus, it’s accelerating the rollout of its lithium-sulfur BESS tech, poised to be the first of its kind produced at scale.

The deal is expected to wrap by Q3 2025. Once done, Lyten will control production assets in both the U.S. and Europe, fueling its ambition to build a globally distributed energy storage business .

Why is this important?

• Smart asset plays: Lyten’s approach of acquiring ready-made factories helps sidestep big greenfield costs and lets it ramp up swiftly.
• Stronger EU supply chains: With more regional customers demanding European-made tech, Gdańsk gives Lyten a valuable local manufacturing footprint.
• Sharper tech edge: Lithium-sulfur batteries promise lighter weight, safer operation, and reduced reliance on critical minerals, potentially putting it at the forefront of future battery storage technology solutions.

What lies ahead for Lyten?

• Immediate production kick-off: Lyten plans to fire up the Gdańsk lines and honor existing client orders.
• Tech upgrades underway: Conversion to lithium-sulfur battery manufacture will unfold over the coming year.
• Expansion stage two: With U.S. facilities supported, Lyten may target more former Northvolt sites or build new ones to hit its capacity targets.

With this new facility, Lyten aims to bolster its supply chain and better serve European customers, particularly in the EV and grid storage markets. The Poland site is expected to play a key role in Lyten’s mission to commercialize next-generation batteries with lower environmental impact.

For Softices Capital, this transaction highlights the continued momentum in the battery and energy storage sector, where innovative companies are securing strategic assets to accelerate growth. The move also reflects broader industry trends, as startups like Lyten leverage acquisitions to establish regional production hubs.