Lithium-sulphur battery company Lyten announced plans to invest $1 billion in what it claims is the “world’s first lithium-sulphur battery gigafactory.”
It will be sited in Reno, Nevada, and will have capacity for 10GWh of batteries when it hits full capacity. The first phase is expected to come online in 2027.
It will manufacture cathode active materials (CAM) and lithium metal anodes and complete assembly of lithium-sulphur battery cells in cylindrical and pouch formats. Lyten has been manufacturing CAM and lithium metal anodes and assembling batteries at its semi-automated pilot facility in San Jose, California, since May 2023.
Lyten’s cells have high energy density, which will enable up to 40% lighter weight than lithium-ion and 60% lighter weight than lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.
Lyten’s cells are fully manufactured in the US and do not need mined nickel, cobalt, manganese or graphite.
