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Story summary
- CATL began trial production at its Debrecen plant in Hungary on September 22, 2026.
- The trial uses two lines to commission, optimise and validate equipment before series manufacturing.
- An occupancy permit was issued in August 2026 after the plant met IPPC preconditions.
- County inspectors from Hajdú-Bihar confirmed CATL resolved all deficiencies flagged by residents.
- When fully operational, the Debrecen facility will have 100 GWh capacity, making it CATL’s largest base outside China.