ENCOR vs Jinko Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 4 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
ENCOR is a proprietary solar brand owned by CORAB S.A., a Polish manufacturer and distributor of photovoltaic systems founded in 1991. The brand covers an ecosystem of own-label PV modules, inverters, and energy storage units produced to CORAB's specifications. CORAB is one of the largest photovoltaic mounting...
- Founded
- 1991
- Headquarters
- Olsztyn, Poland
- Employees
- 200-500
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> (75%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (41%)
The flagships
Written summary
ENCOR is a dedicated photovoltaic module brand created by Corab S.A., Poland's largest distributor of renewable energy components, founded in 1991 and employing between 200 and 500 people. The brand is not publicly listed and does not carry Tier 1 bankable status from Bloomberg NEF. Jinko Solar, by contrast, is a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2006 with over 33,000 employees, listed on the NYSE, and holding confirmed Tier 1 bankable status. Jinko operates at a vastly different scale, with an annual production capacity of 130 GW and a portfolio of 545 module models reaching up to 735 Wp in peak power output.
ENCOR modules - available in the 410-505 Wp range with a 12-year product warranty and 25-year linear power warranty - are well suited for residential rooftop installations and smaller commercial projects in the Polish market, where local warranty support and supply chain simplicity are priorities. Corab's distribution network makes ENCOR panels easy to source domestically. Jinko Solar covers a far broader application range: its TOPCon-based modules, which make up roughly 39% of the portfolio, lead the industry with a world-record n-type cell efficiency of 27.79% and a maximum commercial module efficiency of 24.8%. The average module efficiency across the portfolio sits at approximately 22%, with an average temperature coefficient of -0.31%/°C. Jinko's bifacial module share of around 32% and high-power variants above 700 Wp make it the go-to choice for utility-scale ground-mount and large commercial C&I projects worldwide.
For international buyers or investors requiring bankable references, project finance eligibility, and access to cutting-edge TOPCon technology at scale, Jinko Solar is the clear choice. ENCOR represents a compelling option specifically for Polish installers serving the residential prosumer segment who value local service, Polish-language support, and a straightforward supply chain - but it cannot match Jinko's technology leadership, production scale, or global credibility for larger or export-oriented projects.
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.