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Lyten, a leader in supermaterial applications, has announced plans to invest over $1 billion to build the world’s first lithium-sulfur battery gigafactory near Reno, Nevada. The facility will have a production capacity of up to 10 GWh annually and is expected to create over 1,000 jobs at full capacity. Lyten’s innovative batteries will be 100% domestically manufactured with locally sourced materials, offering a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
Key Highlights
- Facility near Reno to produce up to 10 GWh of lithium-sulfur batteries annually.
- Lyten will invest over $1 billion in the new gigafactory.
- The project will initially create 200 jobs, growing to over 1,000 at full capacity.
- The gigafactory will be 100% domestically manufactured and use local materials.
- Planned groundbreaking in early 2025 with operations commencing in 2027.
The gigafactory will manufacture cathode active materials, lithium metal anodes, and assemble lithium-sulfur battery cells in cylindrical and pouch formats. This facility will provide a fully domestic supply chain for lithium-sulfur batteries, eliminating reliance on materials like nickel, cobalt, manganese, and graphite. Lyten’s lithium-sulfur technology will be entering markets such as micromobility, space, drone, and defense in 2024 and 2025.
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo praised Lyten’s decision, highlighting Nevada’s strategic position as a key hub for U.S. battery manufacturing. The facility will be built on a 125-acre site at the Reno AirLogistics Park, and Lyten has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dermody Properties to locate the facility on land owned by the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority.
Lyten’s lithium-sulfur batteries are expected to be up to 40% lighter than traditional lithium-ion batteries and 60% lighter than lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, offering enhanced energy density and lower costs. The company is committed to working closely with local educational institutions, including the University of Nevada-Reno and Truckee Meadows Community College, to foster a skilled workforce for its operations.
Local leaders, including Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and Senator Jacky Rosen, expressed their support for Lyten’s plans, emphasizing the positive impact on Nevada’s economy, environment, and the clean energy sector. The planned facility will also align with the Inflation Reduction Act and the National Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA), ensuring compliance with key U.S. regulations.
Lyten, founded in 2015, has received significant investments from major companies, including Stellantis and FedEx, and is at the forefront of advancing decarbonizing technologies, such as next-generation batteries and high-strength composites. The new gigafactory represents a pivotal step in Lyten’s mission to accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies.
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