Solar power plant foreign enterprises

How do Chinese solar companies start manufacturing plants abroad?

Many Chinese solar companies have set up manufacturing plants abroad. There are two primary ways in which this development occurs: either through a greenfield investment in a new plant abroad, or through the purchase of an existing plant owned by another company through a merger and acquisition (M&A) with that company.

Are Chinese companies deploying solar technology across emerging markets?

This study has examined China's overseas solar deployment activities and the implications for technology transfer in this sector. We find that Chinese companies are deploying solar technology across emerging and developed markets by exporting solar technology, building solar manufacturing bases, and establishing local service industries.

Are Chinese solar companies making greenfield investments in other countries?

Source: Jackson et al., 2020. Many Chinese PV manufacturers have made greenfield investments to launch solar technology manufacturing and production facilities in other countries (Fig. 4).

Where are Chinese solar projects located?

In Africa, Chinese large-scale solar development is concentrated in Northern countries such as Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco. 3 Some of the largest Chinese utility-scale solar projects are located in South America, including in Argentina, Chile, and Brazil (including some still under development).

Where are Chinese solar PV manufacturers located?

Three-quarters of Chinese overseas solar PV manufacturing capacity is concentrated in the Southeast Asian countries of Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, but other countries such as India and Turkey are becoming increasingly attractive to manufacturers due to the proximity to emerging solar markets.

Does China's solar industry pursue overseas activities?

This study, exploring China's recent global expansion in the solar industry, provides an important contribution to our understanding of how China's solar industry has pursued overseas activities and how these activities benefit both Chinese firms and the recipient countries.