Chinese solar manufacturers were under the spotlight at the second Myanmar Power and Solar Energy Storage Lighting Expo 2025, held in the commercial capital of Yangon.

Over 80 companies across the globe showcased hundreds of brands at the four-day event, which began Thursday and runs until Sunday.

Exhibitors displayed a range of products, including solar panels, batteries, inverters, generators, power stations, lights, fans, pumps, as well as energy solutions.

The expo highlighted the latest advancements in solar and power technology, said Wang Zhang Cheng, general manager of Myanmar DPES Exhibition.

Sherly Du, country manager of Hangzhou Vestwoods Technology Co., Ltd., said "Our exhibits here include commercial and industrial batteries."

She said that they also exhibited appliances such as refrigerators, air-conditioners, and TVs, emphasizing the brand's aim to expand influence in Myanmar's market.

"Myanmar's solar market is unique and has low electricity access, so it is strongly interested in solar solutions," Sherly said, adding that Myanmar customers have good solar knowledge.

Sherly added that their main customers in Myanmar include hospitals, data centers, and small restaurants, as demand for industrial solar systems grows across the country.

At the expo, Myo Zaw Oo, sales manager at SCT Power Solar Myanmar, showcased solar inverters, batteries, turbines, and home appliances, noting strong customer interest in power stations and lightings.

SCT has showrooms in Yangon, Mandalay, Tachileik, Myawaddy, and Taunggyi, with over 100 dealers nationwide distributing their mostly China-made products, he said.

"Chinese solar products dominate here because of spare parts and solid after-sale service," he said. "That's crucial in Myanmar where repair support is essential."

He said the solar sector's future in Myanmar is bright, with increasing adoption, growing numbers of solar shops, and the government's backing to expand clean energy use.

Khant Thu Swe, marketing executive of Green Wave Power Technology company, said their showroom in Yangon and outlets in Mawlamyine and Mandalay are seeing a higher demand for residential solar systems.

"Power outages are pushing people toward solar products," he said. "Most solar products sold in Myanmar are from China, which offers a variety of solutions."

Exhibitors at the expo said that the display at the expo could put their brands in front of a targeted and large audience, including buyers and industry professionals, significantly promoting their products.

U Yin Toe, 70, a Yangon resident, said this was his second visit to the solar expo after installing eight solar panels at home two years ago.

"I use the system for lighting and air-conditioning," he said. "Today, I came here to buy light bulbs. I use Growatt products. They're reliable and service is essential in Myanmar," he said.

He believed solar use will increase in Myanmar and praised China's leadership in the global solar market, citing affordability and product range.

Ko Gorge, 50, another visitor, came here to buy a power station for his business. He already ran three air-conditioners using Chinese inverters and batteries.

"I bought inverters from Growatt and batteries from Felicity during the first expo," he said. "Everything I use is from China, and it's the top in batteries. Their electric cars are leading in the global market."