Who makes solar panels in Southeast Asia?

According to manufacturers’ present in Southeast Asia today, most manufacturing capacity in the region was established by manufacturers from the People’s Republic of China. Southeast Asia is largely an exporter of solar PV products today.

What is the biggest solar PV project in Southeast Asia?

Philippines The biggest operational solar PV project to date in Southeast Asia is the 132.5 MW Cadiz Solar Power Plant located in the province of Negros Occidental in the Philippines. The plant is owned by Helios Solar Energy Corporation and is being operated and maintained by Bouygues Construction.

Is Southeast Asia an exporter of solar PV products?

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:

What is the Southeast Asia Solar supply chain map?

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.

What's new in the 2025 Southeast Asia Solar supply chain map?

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.

Why is PV module manufacturing under pressure in Southeast Asia?

Despite strong ambitions, PV module manufacturing in Southeast Asian is currently under pressure. Operational capacities have been significantly reduced or temporarily halted, primarily due to U.S. import tariffs. Once a strategic workaround for Chinese manufacturers aiming to access Western markets, Southeast Asia now faces growing constraints.