Jinko Solar vs AE Solar - Solar Panel Manufacturer Comparison
Jinko Solar
China · est. 2006AE Solar
Germany · est. 2003
Panel models
545
vs
442
Max power
735 W
vs
730 W
Max efficiency
24.80%
vs
24.43%
Bifacial share
32%
vs
64%
At a glance
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (545 vs 442 models). Jinko Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. AE Solar leans bifacial (64% of lineup).
Jinko Solar
Website
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.
Headquarters
Shanghai, China
Founded
2006
Employees
33,830
Production Capacity
130.0 GW/year
Tier 1 Bankable
Yes
Stock
AE Solar
Website
AE Solar is a German Tier 1 manufacturer of high-efficiency photovoltaic (PV) modules. The company specializes in producing durable and innovative solar panels with German engineering standards, offering solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. AE Solar operates in over 100 countries and...
Headquarters
Gersthofen, Germany
Founded
2003
Employees
5,011,000
Production Capacity
2+ GW/year
Tier 1 Bankable
Yes
Stock
-
Side-by-Side Specs
winner + margin shown| Metric |
Jinko Solar
|
AE Solar
|
|---|---|---|
| Catalog & Power | ||
| Panel Models | 545 +103 | 442 |
| Max Power | 735 W +5 W | 730 W |
| Avg Power | 511 W +14 W | 497 W |
| Efficiency | ||
| Max Efficiency | 24.80% +0.37 pp | 24.43% |
| Avg Efficiency | 22.00% +0.66 pp | 21.34% |
| Reliability & Warranty | ||
| Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.308%/°C +0.005 | -0.313%/°C |
| Bifacial Share | 174 (32%) | 282 (64%) +32 pp |
| Avg Warranty | 28.5 yrs | 29.7 yrs +1.3 yr |
Top Panels Side-by-Side
Top 10 highest-power models from each brandJinko Solar
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin) Bi | 735W | 23.7% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (730W bin) Bi | 730W | 23.5% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (725W bin) Bi | 725W | 23.3% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (720W bin) Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (715W bin) Bi | 715W | 23.0% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (710W bin) Bi | 710W | 22.9% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | JKM650-670N-66QL6-BDV-F2-EU (670W) Bi | 670W | 24.8% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | JKM650-670N-66QL6-BDV (670W class) Bi | 670W | 24.8% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | JS210MHC132-670 | 670W | 21.6% | -0.340%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | JKM650-670N-66QL6-BDV-F2-EU (665W) Bi | 665W | 24.6% | -0.260%/°C | Monocrystalline |
AE Solar
| # | Model | Power | Eff. | T.coeff | Tech |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CME-132BDS-730 Bi | 730W | 23.5% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 2 | CME-132BDS-725 Bi | 725W | 23.4% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 3 | AE CME-132-720 | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 4 | AE CME-132 720 | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 5 | CME-132BDS-720 Bi | 720W | 23.2% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 6 | AE CME-132 715 | 715W | 23.0% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 7 | AE CME-132-715 | 715W | 23.0% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 8 | CME-132BDS-715 Bi | 715W | 23.0% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 9 | AE CME-132-710 | 710W | 22.9% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
| 10 | AE CME-132 710 | 710W | 22.9% | -0.290%/°C | Monocrystalline |
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
23.54%
Temp coeff
-0.286%/°C
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
23.14%
Temp coeff
-0.290%/°C
Efficiency Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by efficiency tier
Jinko Solar skews to higher efficiency: 22% of lineup is 23%+
Power Distribution
Share of each brand's lineup by rated power range
Jinko Solar offers more 600W+ panels (20% of lineup)
Jinko Solar Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: TOPCon (39%)
AE Solar Cell Technology
Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: TOPCon (50%)
Disclaimer: This comparison is based on our database and may not reflect complete product lineups. Help the community by suggesting missing panels.