According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, the total solar PV installed capacity accounted for 3060 MW in Thailand in 2022. The solar PV capacity is expected to grow in the forecast period as demand for renewable power and greener energy increases.
A worker inspects cables at a floating solar power project in Rayong, Thailand. Southeast Asian countries have welcomed investment to produce solar equipment domestically, though this has largely been destined for export to the United States rather than supporting local capacity (Image: Wang Teng / Imago / Alamy)
Southeast Asia’s solar exports have primarily targeted the US, with more than 80% of the equipment it imported in the first half of 2024 sourced from Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia, according to BloombergNEF. But this successful run is now under threat.
Ever since finding themselves in the crosshairs of US import tariffs in 2012, Chinese solar manufacturers began shifting their production to Southeast Asia to circumvent trade barriers. More recently, overcapacity and brutal price wars in China’s domestic market have accelerated these international relocations.
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The Southeast Asia Solar Energy Market is expected to reach 38.29 gigawatt in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 19.36% to reach 92.77 gigawatt by 2030. Canadian Solar Inc., …
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Southeast Asia’s solar exports have primarily targeted the US, with more than 80% of the equipment it imported in the first half of 2024 sourced from Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand …
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South East Asian countries are blessed with abundant solar energy potential. Yet, the solar photovoltaic potential remains underutilized. There are certain roadblocks in the …
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Such escalating protectionist measures threaten to push up the price of ASEAN’s exports and disrupt the growth trajectory of these countries’ solar PV industry. To sustain …
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The higher tariffs on solar imports, however, could hinder growth in the solar industry and counterbalance the tax credits that solar receives, mainly because China controls …
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Lastly, the leadership of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore in solar PV research is highlighted, with a specific focus on building integrated PV and floating PV research. By …
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The 66% drop in solar panel prices over the past five years is driving the adoption of solar power plants in the Southeast Asian region. Countries that are members of ASEAN …
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The US Department of Commerce (DoC) has imposed another round of tariffs on solar panels imported from four Southeast Asian countries. Crystalline silicon photovoltaic …
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