GL Solar vs Jinko Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 13 models). Jinko Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. GL Solar leans bifacial (100% 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
GL Solar Energy s.r.l. is a small Italian company based in Marcianise (Caserta) specializing in the design, production, and installation of photovoltaic systems for residential and industrial applications. The company also distributes solar panels and related equipment, working with major international brands such as...
- Founded
- 2000
- Headquarters
- Marcianise, Italy
- Employees
- 1-10
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
GL Solar skews to higher efficiency: 38% of lineup is 23%+
GL Solar offers more 600W+ panels (77% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (54%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (41%)
The flagships
Written summary
GL Solar is a micro-sized Italian company founded in 2000 with between 1 and 10 employees. It operates exclusively as a distributor of photovoltaic products - not as a manufacturer - and holds no proprietary panel portfolio of its own. The company acts as a reseller of modules from major international brands including Trina Solar, AIKO, and Tongwei, serving installers primarily in Italy and across Europe. Jinko Solar, by contrast, is one of the world's largest solar module manufacturers, founded in China in 2006, employing over 33,800 people, and carrying a stated annual production capacity of 130 GW. It is listed on the NYSE and holds Tier 1 bankable status, with a product catalogue spanning 545 module models, a maximum panel output of 735 Wp, average module efficiency of approximately 22%, and an average product warranty of nearly 28.5 years. The company's leading cell technology is TOPCon, and Jinko has set a world record for n-type TOPCon cell efficiency at 27.79%.
Given that GL Solar produces no modules of its own, it cannot be assessed on technical parameters such as cell technology, temperature coefficients, or efficiency ratings. Its value proposition lies in offering installers convenient access to multiple brands through a single distribution channel - useful for smaller Italian contractors, but providing no manufacturer-backed warranty or independent quality assurance. Jinko Solar, on the other hand, serves a broad range of market segments with credibility: its Tiger Neo TOPCon series is widely deployed in residential rooftop installations, commercial and industrial C&I projects, and large-scale utility ground-mount farms. With roughly 32% of its portfolio consisting of bifacial modules and 11 consecutive years as a PVEL Top Performer backed by over 300 GW of global installations, Jinko offers a well-documented track record of real-world performance.
For international buyers evaluating the two, the comparison is structurally uneven - GL Solar is a trade intermediary, while Jinko Solar is a tier-one global manufacturer. Buyers seeking a bankable, technically verifiable, and warranty-backed module for any serious installation should look to Jinko Solar, whereas GL Solar may only be relevant as a regional logistics or sourcing partner for specific European markets.
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.