Jinko Solar Panels Overview

Since its inception JinkoSolar has strived to become a respected name in the solar power industry. Through this determination they have risen to become the largest solar module manufacturer in the world with many installers considering Jinko solar panels the best choice across the industry.

Now listed on the NYSE, JinkoSolar now provides solar panels to both commercial and residential clients in China, Australia, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, and others.

In terms of Australia, JinkoSolar has established its head office in Sydney with dedicated warehouse facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. They have an extensive customer service team working with suppliers and installers to remedy any issues that arise with the implementation of their products. Australians enjoy some of the best consumer protection laws across the globe and JinkoSolar’s commitment to outstanding customer service satisfies these stringent requirements for operating a business in our country.

Perhaps the most impressive aspect of JinkoSolar is the complete vertical integration of their production process. They control every aspect of module production from the formation of ingots to the slicing of wafers and creating solar cells, modules, frames, connectors and junction boxes. This means they can keep to strict quality control standards in regards to every single component in the finished product. Having complete control of the manufacturing process also enables them to deliver their products across the globe in near perfect time.

Their vertical integration is paired with a strong focus on R & D alongside performance and durability testing to form the reason for JinkoSolar’s success. While not always at the forefront of module innovation they started to stretch out into developing cutting edge solutions such as their new “Tiger” series of panels.

Further improvements generated by this shift can be seen with their products breaking records over the years including consistem “top score” results from testing companies including PVEL scorecards.

A Range of Options

When it comes to the modern application of solar power there are 3 sectors that must be catered for. These sectors are residential, commercial and utility scale. JinkoSolar manufactures panels to perform in all sectors and their complete control over the production of said panels means they can even tailor panel designs to suit any requirements a challenging install might present.

Initially during their rise through the ranks of module manufacturers they could be accused of playing it safe and producing great entry-level products that were cost effective. Their range was mostly conventional mono and poly varieties coming in either 60 or 72 cell sizes set on a standard P-type silicon base. Over time the larger manufacturers, JinkoSolar included, made the change to a more efficient mono PERC cell which saw various improvements in performance. The next change saw JinkoSolar make the change to a half-cut cell format that is based on the same silicon.

With the implementation of advanced manufacturing facilities and an increased focus on R&D Jinko is now looking to push from the entry level, cost effective category to the high performance sector with their new panels being developed and then built on N-type cells. Premium solar module manufacturers such as LG & Panasonic have been using these cells for a while with the drawback being extended manufacturing time. Jinko’s size and development process means they are able to now produce the highest quality panels faster than ever while still offering fantastic price points due to pure volume.

Jinko Solar Panels Are Backed By A Generous Warranty

JinkoSolar provides generous warranties in regards to their product lines but they do vary depending on what panel you choose. The newer N-Type panels are backed by 15 or 25 year warranties on the product and an extended 30 year performance warranty. This performance warranty means your panels are able to operate at a minimum of 87.4% of the rated power after 30 years which is incredibly impressive.

That works out to a low loss of 0.4% per year of use over 30 years which speaks for itself given the panels are installed outdoors and exposed to the elements.

The standard P-type panels in the Tiger range still guarantee performance with a minimum of 83.1% power production after 25 years with a product warranty of 12 years to go alongside it. The Cheetah panels which are the most popular across their range boasts a similar warranty with 12 years on the products and a minimum power output of 83.1% after 25 years. This kind of warranty only comes from complete confidence in their manufacturing and research arms.