CATL(SZ:300750) Zhong Guo Fa Zhan Wang·2025-06-27 04:38Core Insights - The article highlights the advanced automation and high technical content involved in the battery assembly process at the Shandong Times New Energy Battery Production Base, which is a strategic project by CATL in northern China [1][2] - The facility is designed to be a "lighthouse + zero-carbon factory," emphasizing high levels of digitalization and intelligence, with over 90% utilization of domestic equipment [1] Group 1: Project Overview - The Shandong Times New Energy Battery Production Base has a total scale of 160GWh and aims to produce the world's most advanced energy storage and power batteries, making it the largest new energy battery base in northern China [1] - The project is being constructed in three phases, with the first phase having a scale of 60GWh and a total building area of 512,000 square meters [2] - The first production line has already commenced operations, with the first batch of products officially launched on May 10, and the second and third production lines expected to be operational by the end of July [2] Group 2: Sustainability and Recycling - The facility incorporates a circular economy concept throughout the entire lifecycle management of batteries, from usage to disposal and recycling [2] - CATL has achieved a nickel extraction rate of over 90% from waste batteries, positioning the company as a global leader in this technology [2] - The project is expected to create over 7,000 jobs upon full production [2]