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Will China build a lithium-ion battery factory in Portugal?

Chinese battery manufacturer CALB has confirmed its plans to build a production facility for lithium-ion batteries in Portugal. The factory with an annual capacity of 15 gigawatt-hours is intended to start production in 2028. According CALB, the investment amounts to two billion euros.

Will China invest 2 billion in EV battery factory in Portugal?

China's CALB to invest $2 billion in EV battery factory in Portugal LISBON, Feb 21 (Reuters) – China's CALB, one of the world's largest battery makers for electric vehicles, said on Friday it would invest 2 billion euros ($2.09 billion) in a gigafactory in Portugal that is expected to start production in 2028.

Will a new battery factory create new jobs in Portugal?

Our factory will not only create new jobs, but will also place Portugal at the forefront of the production of batteries for electric vehicles in Europe,” said Liu Jingyu, chairman of the Board of Directors of CALB. Once operational, the plant will have a production capacity of 15 GWh of energy storage.

Can Portugal build a fully integrated lithium supply chain?

Alongside Spain, Portugal is leveraging its abundant lithium deposits to build a fully integrated supply chain, covering: Strengthening Europe's battery ecosystem by reducing reliance on Chinese manufacturers will enhance supply chain security and create a more resilient local production network for lithium-ion batteries.

How many jobs will a lithium-ion battery factory create?

According to CALB, the factory will create 1,800 direct jobs. Portugal has some of the world's largest reserves of lithium, a key ingredient in the batteries that power electric cars: an estimated 60,000 tonnes, according to the US Geological Survey. Read also: Lithium-Ion battery production goes global

Where will the new lithium battery factory be built?

In a statement sent to the Lusa news agency, the Chinese company, a global leader in the production of lithium-ion batteries, announced that the project for the construction of the latest generation lithium battery factory will be launched on Monday at the Técnico Innovation Center, in Lisbon.

Can battery energy storage systems stabilize Vietnam's grid?

Sunita Dubey and Hyunjung Lee share how Vietnam is leveraging Battery Energy Storage Systems to stabilize their grid and accelerate the energy transition.

What is battery energy storage system (BESS)?

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) play a pivotal role in addressing these challenges by minimising the intermittency of renewables, enhancing grid flexibility, and ensuring reliable power supply. In a significant development, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has secured approval for its first pilot BESS project with a capacity of 50 MW/50MWh.

How can battery energy storage systems improve power supply?

The variability of renewable energy sources, combined with the increasing demand often results in unreliable supply and frequent power shortages. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) play a pivotal role in addressing these challenges by minimising the intermittency of renewables, enhancing grid flexibility, and ensuring reliable power supply.

What will Vietnam's energy future look like in 2030?

The government anticipates a 10-12% annual surge through 2030 in the nation's power consumption. This rapidly expanding energy demand presents a significant challenge to Vietnam's transforming energy landscape, especially considering the urgent need to reduce global emissions and utilise renewable alternatives.