Photovoltaics manufacturing in Malaysia
In 2022, Malaysia was the world's third largest manufacturer of photovoltaics, also known as
In 2014, Malaysia was the world's third largest manufacturer of PV modules behind China and the European Union.[2]
Global industry
In 2022, Malaysia's role in the global photovoltaic (PV) market was marked by significant export figures. Data from the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) indicate that the nation's exports of PV products totaled RM41.6 billion, representing a 22% increase from the previous year. This indicates an expansion in Malaysia's participation in the global renewable energy sector. In the same year, the major export destinations for Malaysia's PV products included the United States, which received 22.9% of the exports. Other key markets were Singapore and Hong Kong, each with 13.1%, followed by China at 11%, Germany at 9.9%, and Vietnam at 7.3%.[3]
In addition, Malaysia made a significant contribution to the global supply of
Major manufacturing facilities
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Malaysia is a major hub for solar equipment manufacturing, with factories of companies like
Many international companies have the majority of production capacity located in
Malaysian companies
- TS Solartech[7]
- Location: Penang Science Park
- Capacity: 500 solar cells)
- Production lines: 7
- Capacity: 500
- Location: Penang Science Park
Foreign companies
- First Solar[8]
- Location: Kulim Hi-Tech Park
- Capacity: 2000 solar modules)
- Production lines: 24
- Capacity: 2000
- Location:
- JA Solar[9]
- Location: Penang
- Capacity: 400 solar cells)
- Capacity: 400
- Location: Penang
- Jinko Solar[10]
- Location: Penang
- Capacity: 500 solar modules)
- Production lines: 7
- Capacity: 500
- Location: Penang
- Panasonic Energy Malaysia[11]
- Location: Kulim Hi-Tech Park
- Capacity: 300 MW
- Location:
- Q-Cells Malaysia[12]
- Location: Cyberjaya
- Capacity: 1,100 solar modules)
- Production lines: 4 (solar modules)
- Capacity: 1,100
- Location: Cyberjaya
- SunEdison
- Location: solar wafer)
- Location:
- SunPower[13]
- Location: Malacca
- Capacity: 1,400 solar cells)
- Production lines: 28
- Capacity: 1,400
- Location: Malacca
- LONGi Solar
- Location: Kuching, Sarawak
- Capacity: 600 solar modules)
- Capacity: 600
- Location:
References
- ^ "Regional distribution of solar module production". Statista. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ a b c "NYTimes". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Cover Story: US tariffs shine spotlight on Malaysian solar panel industry". The Edge Malaysia. 2023-06-08. Retrieved 2024-01-26.
- ^ "Jinkosolar". Archived from the original on 25 July 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "Ohio". Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ "PV Tech". 13 February 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "TS SolarTech". Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "First solar". 19 March 2014. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "JA solar". 18 May 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "Jinko solar". Archived from the original on 25 July 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "panasonic solar". Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "Q cells solar". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "Sunpower". Retrieved 25 July 2015.