Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers, is set to train Spanish workers as part of its upcoming battery production project in Spain. The initiative forms a key component of the company’s broader investment plan and marks an important step in preparing local talent for advanced cell manufacturing and related technologies.
The training programme reflects Europe’s continued reliance on Chinese battery know-how at a time when regulatory frameworks and trade policies across the continent are evolving. Despite ongoing efforts by European institutions to strengthen domestic supply chains, Chinese firms like CATL remain central to the region’s electric vehicle and energy-storage ecosystem.
Spain, which has been positioning itself as a future hub for battery production and electric-mobility components, views CATL’s involvement as an opportunity to accelerate technology transfer, enhance industrial capabilities, and create skilled employment. By bringing Chinese expertise into the development of its local workforce, the country aims to reinforce its competitiveness in the fast-growing EV supply chain.
The collaboration also demonstrates how strategic partnerships between Europe and China continue to take shape, even amid global efforts to diversify manufacturing sources and reduce technological dependencies. Spain expects that the training and upcoming plant operations will help solidify its role within Europe’s emerging battery corridor and support its long-term industrial and clean-energy goals.
