FuturaSun vs Jinko Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 36 models). Jinko Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%.
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
FuturaSun is an Italian manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic modules, founded in 2008 in Veneto, the heart of Italy's PV industry. The company distributes solar panels in more than 70 countries and operates production facilities in Taizhou, Asia, with a capacity of around 1 GW/year. FuturaSun is a privately...
- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Cittadella, Italy
- Annual capacity
- 1 GW/year
- Employees
- 10-50
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> (50%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (41%)
The flagships
Written summary
FuturaSun is an Italian solar module manufacturer founded in 2008 and headquartered in the Veneto region near Padua. The company employs between 10 and 50 people and has a production capacity of 1 GW, operating across more than 70 countries. It has carved out a niche as a premium European brand, competing on module aesthetics, build quality, and certified performance under demanding conditions rather than on volume or price. Jinko Solar, founded in 2006 in China, sits at the opposite end of the scale: with over 33,000 employees and a production capacity of 130 GW, it is consistently ranked among the world's largest solar manufacturers. Jinko holds Tier 1 bankable status and is listed on the NYSE, making it a reliable partner for institutional project finance and large-scale procurement.
Jinko Solar's technology portfolio spans 545 panel models, with TOPCon modules accounting for roughly 39% of its lineup. Its highest-output panels reach 735 Wp at a maximum efficiency of 24.8%, with an average portfolio efficiency of approximately 22% and an average temperature coefficient of -0.308%/°C - figures that underpin its competitiveness in utility-scale ground-mount and large commercial C&I projects where energy yield and long-term warranty security matter most. The average warranty across its portfolio exceeds 28 years, and the company has earned PVEL Top Performer status for 11 consecutive years. FuturaSun competes on differentiation: its TOPCon line reaches 580 Wp at 22.4% efficiency, while its Silk Rhino series is engineered to withstand snow loads up to 7,800 Pa and wind loads up to 5,400 Pa. Colored and architecturally integrated module variants make it a strong fit for residential rooftop installations and design-conscious commercial projects across Europe.
For international buyers, the decision hinges on project type. Jinko Solar is the stronger choice for high-volume utility and C&I procurement, where scale, bankability, and supply consistency are non-negotiable. FuturaSun suits installers and developers targeting quality-focused residential or architectural segments in European markets, where the "Made in Europe" origin and premium aesthetics support differentiated positioning and, in some cases, access to region-specific subsidy programs.
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.