Huasun vs Jinko Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 126 models). Jinko Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. Huasun leans bifacial (90% 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
Huasun Energy is a global leader in heterojunction (HJT) solar technology, specializing in the R&D and large-scale production of ultra-high-efficiency n-type HJT products. They cover the entire value chain from silicon ingots and wafers to HJT cells and modules, delivering cutting-edge solutions for the solar...
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Xuancheng, Anhui, China
- Annual capacity
- 20 GW/year
- Employees
- 2500+
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
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
Huasun skews to higher efficiency: 30% of lineup is 23%+
Huasun offers more 600W+ panels (28% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (75%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (41%)
The flagships
Written summary
Huasun and Jinko Solar are both Chinese solar panel manufacturers holding Tier 1 bankable status, yet they differ sharply in scale, history, and global reach. Jinko Solar was founded in 2006 and has grown into one of the world's largest PV producers, with over 33,830 employees, a production capacity of 130 GW, and more than 300 GW of cumulative global installations. Listed on the NYSE, it carries strong international financial visibility and has earned 11 consecutive years as a PVEL Top Performer. Huasun, by contrast, was founded in 2020 and operates with a workforce of over 2,500 and a production capacity of 20 GW, listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Despite its short history, Huasun has established itself as the world's largest dedicated HJT manufacturer and received the TaiyangNews Badge of Excellence in 2024 alongside Jinko Solar, confirming its technological credibility.
Technologically, the two manufacturers pursue distinct paths. Huasun's portfolio of 126 panel models is centered on HJT cells, which account for 74.6% of its lineup. HJT modules deliver an average temperature coefficient of -0.258%/°C - meaningfully better than Jinko Solar's -0.308%/°C - and 89.7% of Huasun's modules are bifacial, backed by an average 30-year linear power warranty. These characteristics make Huasun panels particularly well-suited to space-constrained residential rooftop installations and commercial C&I projects where maximum power density and low thermal losses drive value. Jinko Solar's 545-model portfolio is anchored by its n-type TOPCon Tiger Neo series, reaching a maximum efficiency of 24.8% - the highest of the two - with an average efficiency of 22.0% across the range. Its 130 GW manufacturing capacity and deep supply chain make it the natural partner for utility-scale ground-mount projects and large commercial deployments that demand supply reliability at industrial scale.
For international buyers choosing between the two, the decision hinges largely on project type and technology priority. Huasun is the stronger pick where premium HJT efficiency, superior temperature performance, and a full 30-year warranty are decisive - especially for residential and mid-size commercial installations. Jinko Solar is the better fit for large-scale procurement where volume, supply chain depth, a proven multi-decade track record, and NYSE-listed financial transparency are paramount for lenders and insurers.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-09
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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.