常州：“新能源之都”蓝图徐徐铺展

Group 1 - A total investment of nearly 10 billion yuan has been signed for 16 key projects in the new energy industry in Changzhou, which is recognized as "China's New Energy Capital" [1] - The output value of the new energy industry in Changzhou is expected to exceed 850 billion yuan in 2024, with the completeness of the power battery industry chain reaching 97%, ranking first in the country [1] - The Jintan District is a significant hub for the power battery industry in Changzhou, contributing nearly half of the city's output, with over 100 regulated enterprises in the industry chain [1] Group 2 - The Xiangfeng New Energy Project in Jintan District is a key project in Changzhou and part of the headquarters and R&D production project of Honeycomb Energy, a rising star in the lithium battery industry [1] - The project officially commenced in September 2022 and completed acceptance inspection by the end of September 2023, covering a total construction area of approximately 410,000 square meters [1] - The project is positioned as a high-standard, intelligent, zero-emission environmentally friendly AI factory, with an automation rate of 95% and equipped with world-class battery automation production equipment [1] Group 3 - Changzhou is focusing on the new energy industry as the core of its modern energy system construction during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, increasing efforts in technological innovation [2] - The city aims to attract projects worth 100 billion yuan, cultivate enterprises worth 1 trillion yuan, and build an industry worth 10 trillion yuan [2] - By constructing a green lifestyle centered on new energy utilization, Changzhou is injecting strong momentum into the high-quality development of its modern energy system [2]