AKCOME vs Jinko Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 3 models). Jinko Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. AKCOME leans bifacial (100% of lineup).
Both catalogues are read from the manufacturers' own datasheets. A brand is not scored against the market here, only against the other brand on this page.
The two companies
JinkoSolar is a global leader in the solar industry, manufacturing and distributing solar products and solutions to a diversified international customer base. They have a vertically integrated solar product value chain. The company is committed to providing clean, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- Shanghai, China
- Annual capacity
- 130.0 GW/year
- Employees
- 33,830
- Listed
- NYSE: JKS
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
Catalogue against catalogue
An average over a catalogue describes the range a manufacturer publishes, not the module you would buy. A brand with two flagship panels and eighty older ones averages worse than one that has retired its back catalogue.
What each of them builds
Jinko Solar skews to higher efficiency: 29% of lineup is 23%+
AKCOME offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (100%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (41%)
The flagships
Written summary
AKCOME, founded in 2003 and headquartered in China, is a niche HJT specialist with a compact portfolio of just 3 panel models, all bifacial. Jinko Solar, founded in 2006 and listed on the NYSE, is one of the world's largest solar manufacturers with a production capacity of 130 GW, over 33,800 employees, and a 545-model portfolio spanning multiple technology generations. The contrast in market standing is stark: Jinko holds Tier 1 bankable status and earned a PV Tech AAA bankability rating of 9.4 out of 10 in Q1 2025 - the highest score globally - while AKCOME is not Tier 1 certified and its parent entity filed for bankruptcy protection in 2024, raising material concerns about long-term warranty and service continuity. Jinko shipped approximately 93 GW globally in 2024 and led global module shipments in H1 2025, whereas AKCOME operates at a significantly smaller scale with limited geographic reach.
On the technology side, AKCOME's HJT modules offer a best-in-class temperature coefficient of -0.24%/°C (Pmax) and 100% bifacial coverage, with average power of 671 Wp and maximum efficiency of 22.54% - figures that make them technically compelling for space-constrained residential rooftop installs and locations with high ambient temperatures. Jinko's portfolio is broader, with TOPCon (N-type) modules representing 39.5% of its lineup, a maximum efficiency of 24.8%, and peak output of 735 Wp. Average efficiency across Jinko's full portfolio sits at 22.0%, with an average temperature coefficient of -0.308%/°C. Jinko's Tiger Neo series suits residential, commercial C&I, and utility-scale ground-mount applications alike, with 11 consecutive years as a PVEL Top Performer validating real-world reliability at scale.
For international buyers - project developers, EPCs, or institutional investors - Jinko Solar is the lower-risk choice by a wide margin, offering bankable financing, a globally recognized warranty, and a vast product range covering virtually every segment. AKCOME's HJT technology remains technically interesting for buyers who specifically require best-in-class temperature performance and full bifaciality, but the 2024 bankruptcy filing introduces serious counterparty risk that most professional buyers will find difficult to accept without robust financial guarantees or escrow arrangements in place.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-12
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Comparisons are computed from manufacturer datasheets held in the ComparePV database and may not reflect a brand's complete current lineup. Nothing on this page is paid placement.