Summary
– Construction of Tesla’s Megapack Factory in China scheduled to start this month
– Initial construction started in March 2024, but has seen limited progress since then
– Tesla aims to produce 10,000 Megapacks per year at the Shanghai factory
– Recruitment for the Megafactory in China began shortly after announcement
– Planned to be a major export hub for Megapacks, similar to Giga Shanghai; Megapacks playing key role in Australia’s clean energy market
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Tesla’s Megapack Factory in China is set to begin construction this month after initial delays. Construction began at the Megafactory Shanghai site in March 2024, but progress has been slow. Tesla Giga Shanghai’s resident drone operator, WuWa, provided an update on the Megapack Factory, explaining that construction halted after the initial activity in March.
In April, the Tesla Shanghai Megapack factory site saw excavators and bulldozers arrive, leading many to believe that construction was starting. However, after a few days of clearing the concrete floor and sheds, no further progress was made. Chinese media reported that the official construction of the Megapack factory is set to begin in May, indicating that early preparations were made for the upcoming construction phase.
Tesla announced plans for the Megafactory in Shanghai in April 2023, aiming to produce 10,000 Megapacks per year, totaling 40 GWh of energy storage capacity at the factory. The company’s target delivery date for Megapacks made in China is Q1 2025. Tesla China wasted no time in recruiting staff for the Megafactory, beginning recruitment shortly after the factory was announced in China on Weibo.
The Megafactory in China is expected to serve as a major export hub, similar to Giga Shanghai, which exports vehicles to neighboring Asian countries, some European countries, Australia, and New Zealand. Tesla Megapacks have played a key role in Australia’s clean energy market, with Neoen recently announcing that Tesla Megapacks would be utilized in expanding the Collie Battery to become Australia’s largest battery at 560 MW/2,240 kWh. The Collie Battery is part of the town’s transition from coal-powered energy to renewable sources.
For further information or tips, individuals can contact Maria at maria@teslarati.com or via X @Writer_01001101. The construction of Tesla’s Megapack Factory in China signifies the company’s commitment to expanding its energy storage capacity and establishing a strong presence in the global clean energy market. With plans to produce thousands of Megapacks annually and serve as an export hub, Tesla’s Megafactory in China is poised to play a significant role in the transition to renewable energy sources both locally and internationally.
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