[SMM New Energy] Over 1B Yuan Invested: 2GWh Special-Purpose Solid-State Battery R&D and Production Project Commences

Published: Mar 16, 2026 17:13

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Dali Era Energy Co., Ltd. has officially broken ground on its Wide-Temperature High-Rate Advanced Special-Purpose Lithium Battery R&D and Production Base in the Dali Economic and Technological Development Zone, Yunnan. With a total investment exceeding 1 billion yuan, the project covers 80 acres and has an 8-month construction timeline. Once operational, it will reach an annual capacity of 2GWh, targeting an annual revenue of 1.5 billion yuan and creating over 300 jobs. This facility focuses on advanced solid-state and special-purpose battery technologies designed for extreme environmental performance.

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