Huayao vs Jinko Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 126 models). Huayao leans bifacial (74% 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
Jinko Solar skews to higher efficiency: 29% of lineup is 23%+
Huayao offers more 600W+ panels (51% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (44%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (41%)
The flagships
Written summary
Jinko Solar and Huayao are both Chinese solar module manufacturers, but they occupy very different positions in the global market. Jinko Solar, founded in 2006 and listed on the NYSE, is one of the world's largest PV producers with a declared production capacity of 130 GW and a workforce of over 33,800 employees. The company holds Tier 1 bankable status, which is a critical requirement for project financing through banks and institutional investors. Huayao, by contrast, is a smaller and less established player - its current data does not reflect Tier 1 bankable status - with a portfolio of 126 modules compared to Jinko's 545. Both manufacturers share the same peak module efficiency of 24.8% and have adopted TOPCon as their leading cell technology, with Huayao applying it across 44.4% of its lineup and Jinko across 39.4%.
On the technology side, the most striking difference lies in bifacial module share: Huayao's portfolio is 73.8% bifacial, making it a strong candidate for ground-mount utility-scale and agrivoltaic installations where albedo gain matters. Jinko's bifacial share stands at 31.9%, reflecting a more balanced portfolio suited to both rooftop and ground applications. Huayao's average module power is 561 Wp with an average product warranty of 29.2 years - competitive figures for residential and small commercial rooftop installs. Jinko's average module power is 511 Wp with a 28.5-year average warranty, but its depth of portfolio, global supply chain, and well-established distribution in Europe make it the go-to option for large commercial C&I and utility-scale developers requiring bankable, financeable components. Jinko also reported shipping 86.8 GW of modules in 2025, underscoring its dominant global shipment volumes.
For international buyers choosing between the two, Jinko Solar is the lower-risk option for any project requiring third-party bankability, project finance, or insurance underwriting - its Tier 1 status, NYSE listing, and global track record provide the documentation lenders demand. Huayao presents a compelling case specifically for ground-mount projects where a bifacial-heavy portfolio is a priority and the buyer is comfortable performing independent due diligence on the manufacturer's financial standing and local service capabilities.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-08
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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.