Sinovoltaics, a Hong Kong-based technical compliance and quality assurance company, has released its first "Photovoltaic Supply Chain Map" for the Middle East and Africa market. The report shows that the region currently has a nominal production capacity of 3.4GW of modules, 2.5GW of cells, and 8.05GW of silicon ingots.
Over the next five years, the Middle East and Africa's module production capacity is expected to reach 62.12GW, 52.55GW of cells, 45GW of polysilicon, and 290 tonnes of metallurgical-grade silicon.
The report lists 27 factories, including information on location, size, ownership, and planned capacity, compiled primarily from publicly available data.
Analysts emphasize that the region is accelerating the development of a full photovoltaic manufacturing supply chain, extending from polysilicon production to module assembly.
Sinovoltaics co-founder and CEO Dricus de Rooij said, "This manufacturing expansion aims to fill supply gaps in regional and North American markets, where upstream capacity is limited, tariffs are low, and demand is strong. However, challenges remain, such as insufficient grid infrastructure and logistical bottlenecks."
Analysts point out that this progress, driven by government support and localization requirements, will help reduce reliance on overseas suppliers and offer export potential.
The region is geographically well-positioned to supply the European market, with potential for future exports to North America, depending on US trade policy. While much of the new capacity is being invested in by Chinese companies, the Middle East and Africa are steadily emerging as new PV export powers outside of Southeast Asia.
Sinovoltaics, a Hong Kong-based technical compliance and quality assurance company, has released its first "Photovoltaic Supply Chain Map" for the Middle East and Africa market. The report shows that the region currently has a nominal production capacity of 3.4GW of modules, 2.5GW of cells, and 8.05GW of silicon ingots.
Over the next five years, the Middle East and Africa's module production capacity is expected to reach 62.12GW, 52.55GW of cells, 45GW of polysilicon, and 290 tonnes of metallurgical-grade silicon.
The report lists 27 factories, including information on location, size, ownership, and planned capacity, compiled primarily from publicly available data.
Analysts emphasize that the region is accelerating the development of a full photovoltaic manufacturing supply chain, extending from polysilicon production to module assembly.
Sinovoltaics co-founder and CEO Dricus de Rooij said, "This manufacturing expansion aims to fill supply gaps in regional and North American markets, where upstream capacity is limited, tariffs are low, and demand is strong. However, challenges remain, such as insufficient grid infrastructure and logistical bottlenecks."
Analysts point out that this progress, driven by government support and localization requirements, will help reduce reliance on overseas suppliers and offer export potential.
The region is geographically well-positioned to supply the European market, with potential for future exports to North America, depending on US trade policy. While much of the new capacity is being invested in by Chinese companies, the Middle East and Africa are steadily emerging as new PV export powers outside of Southeast Asia.
