文 | 楚能新能源 9月26日，楚能新能源宜昌8 0GWh全新一代锂电池项目开工活动在宜昌市夷陵区举行。 宜昌市委书记熊征宇出席并代表宜昌市委、市政府宣布开工。宜昌市委副书记、市长陈红 辉主持活动，宜昌市夷陵区委书记肖鹏飞、楚能新能源董事长代德明，合作伙伴贝特瑞总 裁黄友元、海博思创联合创始人兼运营总裁舒鹏分别致辞。 宜昌市领导周正英、王均成、张立新、徐伟营、杨卫华、李小军及市直各部门主要领导、 各县市区主要领导，楚能新能源总裁黄锋、执行副总裁卜相楠等公司高管团队及楚能新能 源相关客户代表、行业专家、金融机构、设备及材料供应商代表，中央、省市主要媒体代 表及公司员工等两千余人参加了开工活动。 代德明对于宜昌市委、市政府，夷陵区委、区政府和项目专班长期以来持续优化营商环 境，全力支持、高效服务楚能新能源宜昌锂电池产业园项目表示衷心感谢。他表示，从项 目一期的"宜昌速度"中，楚能深切感受到了宜昌这片投资热土的效率与诚意。80GWh全 新一代锂电池项目不仅是楚能千亿战略目标的重要布局，更是楚能以产业助力宜昌打造新 能源产业高地的重要部分。他承诺，楚能将用最短的时间、最快的速度、最高的效率建成 项目，力争早投产、早达 ...

Core Viewpoint - The commencement of the 80GWh lithium battery project by Chuangneng New Energy in Yichang marks a significant step in enhancing the local economy and the renewable energy sector, aiming to create a major lithium battery industrial base in China [1][4][9]. Group 1: Project Overview - The new project is the second phase of Chuangneng New Energy's lithium battery industrial park in Yichang, with a planned annual production capacity of 80GWh, focusing on energy storage batteries, power batteries, and Pack modules [4][9]. - The project is expected to create over 6,000 new jobs and generate an annual output value of 22 billion yuan, contributing to the optimization of the industrial structure and economic efficiency in Yichang and Hubei Province [4][6]. Group 2: Project Significance - The first phase of the lithium battery industrial park, with a capacity of 65GWh, has already been fully operational, providing high-quality and safe battery products to major automotive companies and large power groups [6]. - The successful launch of the second phase is seen as a continuation of the "Yichang speed," which emphasizes rapid project execution and efficiency in the region [9]. Group 3: Future Aspirations - Chuangneng New Energy aims to establish Yichang as the largest lithium battery industrial base in the country, aligning with its strategic goal of becoming a leading global enterprise in renewable energy technology [9]. - The total planned area for the lithium battery industrial park is nearly 5,000 acres, integrating research, production, and manufacturing of energy storage batteries, power batteries, and energy management systems [9].

Core Viewpoint - The commencement of the 80GWh lithium battery project by Chuangneng New Energy in Yichang marks a significant step in enhancing the local economy and the renewable energy sector, aiming to create a major lithium battery production base in China [1][6]. Group 1: Project Overview - The Yichang lithium battery project is the second phase of Chuangneng New Energy's industrial park, with a planned annual production capacity of 80GWh, focusing on energy storage batteries, power batteries, and Pack modules [3][8]. - The project is expected to create over 6,000 new jobs and generate an annual output value of 22 billion yuan, contributing to the optimization of the industrial structure and economic improvement in Yichang and Hubei Province [3][4]. Group 2: Leadership and Commitment - Local government leaders and Chuangneng executives emphasized the importance of the project for regional development, with commitments to support and expedite the construction process [3][6]. - Chuangneng's chairman expressed gratitude for the local government's efforts in creating a favorable business environment and highlighted the project's role in achieving the company's strategic goals [6][8]. Group 3: Future Prospects - The project is part of a broader strategy to establish Yichang as a leading hub for the lithium battery industry, with aspirations to contribute significantly to China's carbon neutrality goals and the global energy transition [8]. - The successful launch of the first phase of the project within a year showcases the efficiency of the local development model, referred to as "Yichang speed," and sets a precedent for future expansions [8].