In the first quarter of 2025, manufacturers of solar panel mesh in China and Southeast Asia reported a staggering 28 percent year-on-year increase in export orders, driven by both residential rooftop installations and rapidly expanding utility-scale projects in Australia, Japan, and South Korea. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, global renewable capacity grew by a record 585 GW in 2024, with solar alone contributing 452 GW—over three-quarters of all new additions—while the Asia-Pacific region accounted for 58 percent of total installed photovoltaic capacity by the end of 2024.
Drivers of Demand
Two primary factors underpin this surge. First, continued declines in polysilicon and module costs have made solar installations more affordable, prompting a wave of new projects. Second, government incentives—ranging from feed-in tariffs in Japan to renewable energy certificates in South Korea—have bolstered investor confidence in clean-energy infrastructure. Li Ming, Export Manager at GreenWeave Tech in Zhejiang province, notes, “Our order book for bird-exclusion mesh and cable-management trays is fuller than ever. We’re shipping larger volumes weekly to partners in Melbourne and Osaka, where rooftop solar is expanding at double-digit rates.”
Manufacturing and Logistics Adaptations
To meet demand, leading mesh producers have added high-speed automated welding lines and improved coating processes for enhanced UV and corrosion resistance. Logistics providers have likewise adapted: a major shipping alliance now offers a dedicated weekly service from Shanghai to Sydney, reducing transit times by four days and enabling just-in-time delivery for installation teams.
Material Costs and Margins
Despite fluctuations in raw-material costs—particularly stainless-steel wire—the stability of global steel markets has preserved healthy manufacturer margins. “Even after factoring in freight, duties, and quality-control testing for corrosion-resistance per IEC 61215 standards, our net export margins have improved by approximately 3 percentage points compared to Q1 2024,” reports Zhang Wei of Guangdong SolarMesh Co.
Outlook
Analysts forecast continued expansion through 2025 as emerging markets such as Vietnam and Thailand accelerate solar-capacity targets under their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Companies investing early in production capacity, quality compliance (ISO 9001 and SGS certifications), and streamlined supply-chain logistics stand to capture the lion’s share of this vibrant trade.
Post time: May-26-2025