HD Solar vs Jinko Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 7 models). Jinko Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. HD 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
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
HD Solar skews to higher efficiency: 57% of lineup is 23%+
HD Solar offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (100%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (41%)
The flagships
Written summary
HD Solar is a niche manufacturer with a tightly focused portfolio of seven solar modules, all based on TOPCon cell technology and all featuring a bifacial design. The company does not hold Tier 1 bankable status, which limits its appeal for project-financed installations requiring lender approval. Its panels deliver an average output of 620 Wp and an average efficiency of 23.0%, reaching up to 23.5% at peak - figures that place it among the top performers in the current market. Jinko Solar, by contrast, is one of the largest solar manufacturers in the world, founded in China in 2006, employing over 33,000 people, and operating an annual production capacity of 130 GW. Listed on the NYSE and holding Tier 1 bankable status, Jinko has built a globally recognized brand backed by more than 300 GW of cumulative installations and eleven consecutive years as a PVEL Top Performer. Its portfolio spans 545 modules, with maximum output reaching 735 Wp and peak efficiency of 24.8%.
HD Solar's strength lies in its premium, all-TOPCon, fully bifacial lineup paired with a 30-year performance warranty and a low average temperature coefficient of -0.30%/°C - making it a compelling option for residential rooftop installs or small commercial C&I projects where maximum efficiency per square meter is the priority and roof space is constrained. Jinko Solar's broad portfolio, ranging from standard residential modules to high-power 735 Wp utility-grade panels, makes it highly versatile across all segments: residential rooftop, commercial C&I, and large-scale ground-mount utility projects. Its TOPCon Tiger Neo series has set laboratory cell efficiency records of 27.79%, demonstrating continued R&D leadership, while its mainstream offering remains competitively priced.
For international buyers choosing between the two, Jinko Solar is the lower-risk option for most project types - its Tier 1 status, NYSE listing, and global supply chain provide the bankability and after-sales support that large-scale investors require. HD Solar suits buyers seeking a focused, high-efficiency premium product, provided they conduct due diligence on the manufacturer's financial stability and long-term service capacity.
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.