智通财经网·2025-09-26 08:48Core Insights - The lithium battery industry in China is experiencing a structural adjustment towards high-quality development, with a total planned investment of 400 billion yuan across 183 new projects signed and initiated from January to August 2025 [1][3]. Investment Overview - A total of 183 expansion projects have been signed and initiated in the lithium battery industry chain, with a planned total investment of 400 billion yuan [1][3]. - The lithium battery segment accounts for over 40% of the total investment, indicating a strong focus on capacity expansion by leading battery companies to meet rapidly growing market demand [3][4]. Project Distribution - The expansion projects are primarily concentrated in East and Central China, with significant activities in the Yangtze River Delta (Jiangsu, Zhejiang) and Shandong, leveraging local chemical resources and industry chain advantages [7][8]. - Major projects include a 331 billion yuan investment in Guizhou for phosphate iron and lithium iron phosphate production, and a 243 billion yuan investment in Bijie by Qingshan Group and Huayou Holdings [4][11]. Emerging Technologies - Solid-state batteries and sodium batteries are gaining traction, with 23 and 54 projects respectively, reflecting a strategic positioning to capture future market opportunities [1][3]. - New entrants and cross-industry capital are increasingly investing in emerging technologies, with significant projects like a 5.2 billion yuan sodium battery project by Dongchi New Energy [3][4]. Regional and International Expansion - Internationally, Malaysia and Hungary are becoming key locations for Chinese battery and material companies, driven by favorable investment policies and local demand for electric vehicles [8][9]. - Companies like BYD are establishing European headquarters and manufacturing facilities to enhance their presence in the growing electric vehicle market [8].