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What will Shanghai's energy-storage project do?

Zhuang Mudi, deputy secretary-general of the Shanghai municipal government, said the project will help drive the development of the new energy-storage industry, as well as the green and low-carbon transformation of Shanghai.

Can energy storage be used in Shanghai?

Normally, energy storage can be divided into two segments. The first is utility-scale storage, also known as grid storage, which is built alongside wind and solar farms, typically in remote areas. This is unlikely to have a major application in Shanghai.

Why is Tesla establishing a battery factory in Shanghai?

By establishing a battery factory in Shanghai, Tesla can tap into China's robust supply chain, cementing its competitive edge in global markets while driving down manufacturing costs across the board. Tesla's new factory primarily produces Megapack batteries.

Does Tesla have energy storage?

Tesla entered the energy storage sector in 2015, and launched Megapack in 2019. Its energy storage business has since grown apace. Its total deployment in 2023 reached 14.7 gigawatt hours, a 125 percent year-on-year increase – more than seven times the figure in 2019.

Will battery factory production compensate for tanking Tesla car sales?

Battery factory production may compensate for tanking Tesla car sales and signals a bold stroke by Elon Musk to diversify business.

How much electricity does a Megapack store?

Resembling a white shipping container, Megapack weighs over 38 tons and can store 3.9 megawatt hours of electricity – enough to power 3,600 households for one hour. Official reports indicate that the initial production plan targets an annual output of 10,000 Megapack units, matching the capacity of Tesla's Lathrop, California, factory.