Building a Circular Future for
Solar Energy in the Mekong Region
Regional initiative for solar panel lifecycle management and recycling across Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
- One Earth. One Solution. One Circular Solar Future.
Solar PV Recycling Project Mekong is a regional project supported by the
Mekong–ROK Cooperation Fund (MKCF).
Advancing a circular solar future in the Mekong region
through regional cooperation.
We drive sustainability through field research, capacity building, and the development of solar recycling prototypes and digital platforms
Thailand
Project coordination, stakeholder engagement.
Cambodia
Field surveys, stakeholder engagement, and data collection.
Vietnam
Field surveys, stakeholder engagement, and data collection.
Key Highlights
Solar PV Recycling Prototype & Regional Database Development
Regional Collaboration
- Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam
- Joint Research & Data
Recycling Technology
- Solar PV Recycling Prototype
- Sustainable Innovation
Data & Platform
- Regional Solar PV Database
- Central Data Platform
Capacity Building
- Policymakers & Industry Training
- Stakeholder Workshops
Impact Snapshot
Driving a circular solar future with regional innovation.
Regional Collaboration
- 3 Countries Involved
- Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam
Innovation & Technology
- 1 Prototype Developed
- Sustainable Waste Management
Industry Engagement
- 60+ Stakeholders Engaged
- 24+ Companies Interviewed
Capacity Building
- Policymakers & Industry
- Knowledge Sharing Workshops
Comprehensive Activities for a
Circular Solar Future
Engaging government agencies, industry actors, and research institutions to drive regional solar circularity.
Regional Field Research
Conducting case studies and data collection.
Stakeholder Workshops
Training for policymakers and industry.
Prototype Development
Solar Recycling Prototype. Developing sustainable waste management.
Digital Platform
Regional solar PV. Creation of a digital solar data platform.
Thailand Implementation
Project Coordination. Lead development and local engagement.
Mekong Collaboration
Cambodia & Vietnam. Field surveys and regional stakeholder engagement.
The project engages government agencies,
industry actors, and research institutions across the region.
Note: Organizations listed on this website participated in interviews, consultations, or workshops. Their inclusion does not imply formal partnership or endorsement
Official Partners
Supported by
Strategic funding and institutional oversight provided by governmental and academic entities across the ASEAN region.
Mekong–ROK Cooperation Fund (MKCF)
Prince of Songkla University
Mekong Institute
Regional collaborators
Dr. Md. Shahariar Chowdhury
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Mdshahariar.c@psu.ac.th
engshahariar@live.com
