Deye vs Jinko Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 0 models). 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
Ningbo Deye Technology Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive technology manufacturing enterprise integrating R&D, design, production, sales, and service. The company has four core industrial chains: solar inverter systems, solar air conditioner systems, solar energy storage batteries, and dehumidifiers. Deye's products are...
- Founded
- 1990
- Headquarters
- Ningbo, China
- Annual capacity
- 5+ GW/year
- Employees
- 5000-10000
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> (41%)
The flagships
Written summary
Jinko Solar and Deye are both Chinese companies active in the solar energy sector, but they occupy fundamentally different positions in the PV value chain. Jinko Solar, founded in 2006 and listed on the NYSE, is one of the world's largest solar module manufacturers - it holds a production capacity of 130 GW, employs over 33,000 people, and carries confirmed Tier 1 bankable status. The company ranked first globally in module shipments in 2024 and again in the first half of 2025. Deye (Ningbo Deye Inverter Technology), listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange with a workforce of 5,000 to 10,000, is primarily an inverter and hybrid energy system manufacturer with no solar panels in its portfolio - making a direct module-level comparison between the two companies impossible.
Jinko Solar's catalog of 545 panels is built around N-type TOPCon cell technology, which accounts for approximately 39% of its lineup. Maximum module power reaches 735 Wp and peak efficiency hits 24.8%, placing Jinko at the leading edge of mass-market panel performance. The Tiger Neo series covers the full spectrum of deployment scenarios, from residential rooftop installs and commercial C&I projects to large-scale utility ground-mount systems. Deye, with inverter production capacity exceeding 5 GW, complements rather than competes with panel manufacturers - its hybrid inverters with integrated battery storage support have gained considerable traction across European residential markets, and its products are routinely paired with Jinko panels in the field.
For international buyers, the two brands are not direct substitutes. Jinko Solar is one of the strongest choices for bankable, high-efficiency modules at any installation scale, backed by deep global logistics and long warranty commitments averaging over 28 years. Deye is a compelling option on the inverter side, particularly for hybrid and off-grid residential systems. Combining Jinko modules with a Deye inverter represents a well-regarded, cost-effective pairing that is common in European markets in 2025.
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.