Lyten Acquires Northvolt Sites in Germany and Sweden
US battery company Lyten has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the remaining Northvolt assets in Sweden and Germany. These include the Northvolt Ett and Ett Expansion plants in Skellefteå, the Northvolt Labs facility in Västerås, and the Northvolt Drei plant in Heide. In addition to the physical locations, the transaction includes Northvolt’s remaining intellectual property. Financial details have not been disclosed. However, Lyten estimates the value of the acquired assets at approximately $5 billion USD. The acquisition will be financed entirely through equity. Lyten reports that the production capacity of the acquired sites is 16 GWh, with an additional 15 GWh under construction. Once the transaction is complete, Lyten plans to resume operations in Skellefteå and Västerås as soon as possible. Most of the previously laid-off workers will be rehired. Northvolt Drei in Heide to be Completed In Heide, Lyten is working with the authorities and Northvolt to continue the program to build the battery factory. The company plans to open the plant in Schleswig-Holstein with an initial capacity of 15 GWh. Originally, Northvolt’s plans entailed a final expansion stage with a capacity of 60 gigawatt hours. The entire transaction is still subject to regulatory approvals in Sweden, Germany, and by European authorities. Completion of the deal is expected in the fourth quarter of 2025. Purchase Plans for Canada Lyten also plans to acquire the Northvolt Six site in Quebec. The plant, with a planned capacity of 15 GWh, is currently under construction. According to the company, discussions are underway with Canadian authorities and partners. Lyten has previously acquired Northvolt facilities in Poland and the United States, including a battery energy storage system manufacturing plant in Gdańsk, Poland, and a battery production facility in California. Source:https://lyten.com/2025/08/07/lyten-to-acquire-all-remaining-northvolt-assets-in-sweden-and-germany/
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