投资41亿欧元，宁德时代西班牙工厂奠基

Core Points - CATL and Stellantis have officially laid the foundation for a battery factory in Spain, marking the largest investment by a Chinese company in the country, amounting to €4.1 billion (approximately ¥33.68 billion) [1][3] - The factory, located in Figueruelas, Aragon, is expected to train up to 4,000 workers and is projected to start production by the end of 2026, supplying batteries for Stellantis' automotive plants [1][3] Investment and Economic Context - Spain is the second-largest automobile producer in Europe, with lower labor costs and industrial energy prices approximately 20% below the EU average, positioning itself as a battery hub [3] - The Spanish government plans to build three additional battery factories, including projects from companies like Farasis Energy, PowerCo, and InoBat [3] Trade Relations and Cooperation - The year marks the 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Spain, with recent visits by Spanish King Felipe VI to China aimed at enhancing cooperation in trade, industry, technology, and green energy [3] - Spain's Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism expressed the country's willingness to collaborate with various nations, particularly China [3] Local Workforce and Training - CATL plans to collaborate with local universities to train Spanish workers and will send some employees to its manufacturing base in China for additional training [4][5] - The proportion of Chinese workers is expected to decrease to below 10% as the factory expands, providing more job opportunities for local workers [5] Technological Knowledge Gap - The automotive industry in Spain is facing stricter local procurement requirements for components, but there is a noted lack of technical knowledge in battery production within the country [3] - A local industry representative acknowledged that Chinese battery technology is several years ahead of Spain's capabilities, indicating a need for Spain to observe and learn [3]