CSUN vs Jinko Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 35 models). Jinko Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. Jinko Solar leans bifacial (36% 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
China Sunergy (CSUN) is a Chinese manufacturer of solar cells and photovoltaic modules headquartered in Nanjing, Jiangsu. The company produces high-efficiency mono- and multicrystalline solar cells and modules from production facilities in China and, historically, Turkey. It was formerly listed on NASDAQ and was...
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- Nanjing, China
- Annual capacity
- 2-3 GW/year
- Employees
- 1000-5000
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
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%+
Jinko Solar offers more 600W+ panels (26% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>PERC</strong> (94%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (41%)
The flagships
Written summary
CSUN, also known as China Sunergy, is a Chinese solar module manufacturer headquartered in Nanjing, founded around 2004-2006. The company was listed on NASDAQ starting in 2007 but was delisted in 2016 after financial difficulties, and has been owned by the CEEG group since 2010. CSUN operates seven manufacturing sites across China, the US, Turkey, South Korea and Vietnam, with a comparatively modest annual production capacity of around 2.5 GW, placing it among the smaller players in the industry. Jinko Solar, by contrast, is one of the world's largest module makers, with annual capacity approaching 120 GW, and stands out as the only manufacturer to achieve a 100 percent bankability score in BloombergNEF's rankings, having held Most Bankable status for ten consecutive years. In terms of scale and financial credibility with lenders and banks, Jinko Solar has a clearly stronger institutional footprint than CSUN.
CSUN's lineup consists mainly of conventional monocrystalline PERC panels marketed as a value-oriented, budget-friendly option aimed at the mass market rather than premium buyers, making it suitable for smaller residential installations where price is the deciding factor, though some markets have removed its modules from approved product lists over certification compliance issues. Jinko Solar has moved further into advanced N-type TOPCon technology through its Tiger Neo series, offering residential modules rated up to roughly 495 W alongside bifacial utility-scale modules reaching 670 W, with conversion efficiencies near 25 percent and 30-year linear power warranties, covering everything from rooftop residential systems to large ground-mount utility projects.
For most buyers, whether residential or commercial, Jinko Solar is the safer default choice given its documented bankability, modern TOPCon technology, and global manufacturing scale, which typically translates into easier financing and more reliable warranty support. CSUN can still be a reasonable pick for cost-sensitive, smaller-scale projects, but buyers should verify current certifications and local service availability before committing.
Generated by Claude Sonnet 5 · 2026-08-15
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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.