World’s first lithium sulfur battery gigafactory coming to Reno area

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Lithium-Sulfur battery company Lyten has announced plans for the world’s first lithium sulfur battery gigafactory for the Reno area.

The company will invest more than $1 billion for the facility, which will have the ability to produce up to 10 GWh of batteries annually once operating at full scale. Phase 1 is scheduled to come online in 2027.

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

“Nevada is emerging as a key hub for U.S. 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,” said 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.”

The company’s batteries are entering the market for micromobility, space, drone and defense in 2024 and 2025.

Their facility will span 1.25 million square feet and be located on a 125-acre campus in the Reno AirLogistics Park. 200 people will be initially employed there, but more than 1,000 will work at the facility at full capacity.

Groundbreaking is scheduled for early next year.

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