DAS Solar vs Jinko Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 97 models). Jinko Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. DAS Solar leans bifacial (75% 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
DAS Solar, founded in 2018, specializes in the development, manufacturing, and sales of high-efficiency solar cells and photovoltaic modules. The company is committed to providing integrated PV new energy system solutions. DAS Solar is recognized as a global high-tech enterprise and a leader in N-type photovoltaic...
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Quzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Annual capacity
- 40-50 GW/year
- Employees
- 500+
- 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>TOPCon</strong> (76%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (41%)
The flagships
Written summary
DAS Solar and Jinko Solar are both Chinese photovoltaic module manufacturers holding Tier 1 bankable status, but they differ substantially in scale, market maturity, and global reach. DAS Solar was founded in 2018 and has expanded rapidly to a production capacity of 40-50 GW, with a focused portfolio of 88 modules. Jinko Solar - established in 2006, publicly listed on the NYSE, and employing over 33,800 people - is the world's largest solar module manufacturer, with a production capacity of 130 GW and a comprehensive lineup of 545 modules. Jinko has shipped over 300 GW of modules globally and ranked first in worldwide shipments in H1 2025, whereas DAS Solar entered the global top 10 for the first time in 2025 - a milestone that reflects rapid but more recent growth.
Both manufacturers lead with TOPCon n-type cell technology, but their portfolios differ in key respects. DAS Solar's lineup stands out for its 72.7% bifacial module share and a higher average module power of 532 Wp, making it particularly well-suited for utility-scale ground-mount projects and commercial C&I rooftop installations where bifacial energy gain is a meaningful performance lever. Its n-type bifacial modules have been independently recognized by PV Evolution Labs as top performers across 5 out of 7 test categories. Jinko Solar's much broader portfolio spans the full range from residential rooftop installs to large-scale ground-mount arrays, with a maximum module efficiency of 24.8% and 11 consecutive years as a PVEL Top Performer - a consistency record that provides strong confidence to project financiers, EPCs, and utility-scale developers worldwide.
For international buyers choosing between the two, Jinko Solar's unmatched production scale, global distribution network, and long track record make it the lower-risk choice for large procurement volumes and projects where supply continuity is critical. DAS Solar, with its bifacial-heavy TOPCon portfolio and competitive average power output, is an increasingly compelling option for ground-mount and C&I developers seeking high power density and strong bifacial performance credentials - particularly where a newer but fast-growing supplier is acceptable to project lenders.
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.