中国经济样本观察·县域样本篇丨江苏溧阳：千亿“动”力之城是如何“炼”成的？

Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Liyang has transformed into a billion-dollar power battery industry city, achieving significant production and sales in the new energy sector, particularly in power batteries, with a projected output of 151.5 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for approximately 1/7 of the national market [1][4]. Industry Development - Liyang has established a "3-kilometer industrial circle" for power batteries, with over 100 upstream and downstream enterprises clustered together, facilitating efficient logistics and production [3][4]. - The city has five lithium battery production lines, producing one battery cell every second and one battery pack every 150 seconds, with power battery production and sales accounting for 36.2% and 37.4% of Jiangsu's total, respectively [2][4]. Technological Advancements - Liyang has made significant strides in technology development, with 14 innovation platforms and breakthroughs in 37 key core technologies, including the establishment of a physical research center in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences [3][7]. - The city has successfully filled a global gap in the production line for sulfide solid electrolytes over 100 tons, breaking foreign monopolies [3]. Economic Growth - The power battery industry in Liyang has experienced an average annual compound growth rate of 42% over the past three years, with industrial output value reaching 43.05 billion yuan in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 21.5% [4][6]. Strategic Initiatives - Liyang is expanding into the "power + energy storage" sector, with plans to establish a new energy storage industrial park by December 2024, aiming for an annual production capacity of 2.5 GWh and an output value of approximately 5 billion yuan [9]. - The city is also developing smart energy networks and microgrid scenarios, enhancing its infrastructure with solar power installations to reduce electricity costs for businesses [10].