Lyten to build the world’s first lithium-sulfur battery gigafactory in Nevada - CEENERGYNEWS

US-based startup Lyten announced plans to invest more than 1 billion US dollars to build the world’s first Lithium-Sulfur battery gigafactory.

The facility will be located near Reno, Nevada, and will have the capability to produce up to 10 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of batteries annually at full scale. Phase 1 of the facility is scheduled to come online in 2027.

Lyten’s factory will manufacture cathode active materials (CAM) and lithium metal anodes and complete the assembly of lithium-sulfur battery cells in both cylindrical and pouch formats.

“Today is the latest milestone in Lyten’s nine-year history,” stated Dan Cook, Lyten Co-Founder and CEO. “Lithium-sulfur is a leap in battery technology, delivering a high energy density, light weight battery built with abundantly available local materials and 100 per cent US manufacturing.”

“Nevada has been our preferred location from the start,” added Celina Mikolajczak, Lyten Chief Battery Technology Officer. “We have continuously felt welcomed by the leaders of Reno and Washoe County. We need a talented, innovative workforce and this partnership will deliver just that.”

“Nevada is emerging as a key hub for US battery manufacturing and Lyten’s choice to build the world’s first lithium-sulfur battery gigafactory here underscores the strategic advantages our state offers to leading tech companies,” commented Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo. “With our robust infrastructure and skilled workforce, Nevada is well-positioned for continued growth and job creation well into the future.”

Lyten’s Lithium-Sulfur cells feature high energy density, which will enable up to 40 per cent lighter weight than lithium-ion and 60 per cent lighter weight than lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. Lyten’s cells are fully manufactured in the US and utilise abundantly available local materials, eliminating the need for the mined minerals nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite. Lyten’s use of low cost, local materials make Lyten lithium-sulfur a lower cost battery than lithium-ion at scale. A crucial aspect in light of the world dependencies on few raw materials suppliers.

Lyten’s lithium-sulfur batteries are entering the micromobility, space, drone and defense markets in 2024 and 2025. Lyten already has a pipeline of hundreds of potential customers, and the Nevada gigafactory is part of Lyten’s strategy to meet this growing demand.

Lyten is also working closely with local universities, including the University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) and Truckee Meadows Community College and the Nevada Native American and Tribal members to foster the training and talent that will be required to scale Lyten’s gigafactory operations.

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