- A $200 million expansion in Gdańsk will increase battery production capacity.
- Initial output will be 5 GWh in 2022, with potential to reach 12 GWh.
- The project will create 500 jobs and include an R&D center.
- The factory will use renewable energy, including on-site generation.
Investment and Capacity
Northvolt is expanding its battery systems capabilities in Gdańsk, Poland, with a $200 million investment. The new factory, set to begin production in 2022, will have an initial annual output of 5 GWh, with the potential to increase to 12 GWh in the future.
Project Timeline
Construction of the new factory has already commenced, with the first phase expected to start in autumn 2021. The initial phase will establish an annual output of 5 GWh of battery modules and packs. A second phase will expand the factory's capacity to 12 GWh.
Job Creation and R&D
The expansion will create 500 new jobs in the Gdańsk region and include the establishment of a new engineering R&D center of excellence. This initiative aims to enhance Northvolt's manufacturing capacity and technical capabilities.
Renewable Energy Integration
The factory will receive its supply of lithium-ion battery cells from Northvolt Ett gigafactory in Skellefteå, Sweden. The new facility will be powered by renewable energy, including on-site renewable energy generation, aligning with Northvolt's low emission production platform.
