What next for Southeast Asia''s China-backed solar boom?
The arrival of factories backed by Chinese solar heavyweights such as Trina, Longi, JA Solar and Jinko Solar, among nearly 20 other competitors, has transformed
This edition of the Southeast Asia Solar Supply Chain Map provides a detailed snapshot of current realities and future ambitions, as the region navigates complex trade, investment, and production challenges.
Southeast Asia is largely an exporter of solar PV products today. Its nameplate capacity of 70 GW dwarfs regional demand of ~3 GW p.a. There are three broad archetypes of producer countries in the region:
Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia have been the top three importers in the region, and have also topped the global importer list for two consecutive years. For solar cells and components, China's exports to Southeast Asia grew at an annual rate of around 12.5% between 2019 and 2023 and reached RMB24.675 billion in 2023.
The first 2025 edition of the Southeast Asia Solar Supply Chain Map includes significant revisions and additions, driven by valuable market feedback and the region's evolving geopolitical and industrial dynamics.
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