Tesla is revving up its green energy game in China! 🚀 The automaker’s Shanghai energy storage megafactory—its first outside the U.S.—is set to wrap construction by year-end 2024, with mass production of its Megapack batteries starting in early 2025. Think big: The plant aims to churn out 10,000 units annually, delivering a whopping 40 GWh of clean energy storage—enough to power millions of homes. 💡
Located in Shanghai’s Lin-gang Special Area, the 200,000-square-meter facility represents a $199 million investment, marking Tesla’s second major project in the city after its famed 2019 gigafactory. 🏭
Why it matters: As global demand for renewable energy solutions skyrockets 🌱, Tesla’s Shanghai expansion cements China’s role as a powerhouse in the green tech revolution. For young innovators and eco-conscious entrepreneurs, this is a signal to watch the energy storage space—it’s about to get electrifying. ⚡
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Tesla's Shanghai energy storage megafactory set to be completed
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