- The plant received approval for 8 GWh capacity.
- Construction is in the final stage with production starting by end of 2022.
- The project involves a total investment of 1.8 billion euros.
- 1,500 jobs will be created initially, with plans for 2,000 in the future.
Approval and Capacity
Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia GmbH (CATT) has received the second partial approval for its new battery cell production plant in Thuringia, Germany. The plant will have an initial capacity of 8 GWh per year.
Construction and Timeline
The plant, Germany’s first battery factory, is in the final stages of construction. Machine installation is ongoing, with the first cells expected to roll off the assembly lines by the end of 2022.
Investment and Job Creation
With a total investment of 1.8 billion euros, the project is set to create 1,500 jobs initially, with plans to increase to 2,000 jobs in the future.
Facility Details
The facility consists of two buildings: G1, an existing building for assembling cells into modules, and G2, a newly-built plant for cell production. The approval was specifically for cell production in G2.
Sustainability Efforts
The plant features clean rooms, technical cleanliness, and constant humidity, similar to a chip factory. It also generates part of its power from rooftop solar panels to support sustainable production.
Strategic Importance
Located in the heart of Germany, the plant aims to provide high-quality products and services for major carmakers, promoting electric mobility and energy transformation in Europe.
