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Jinko Solar vs JA Solar - Solar Panel Manufacturer Comparison

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Jinko Solar

China · est. 2006

JA Solar

China · est. 2005
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Panel models
545 vs 524
Max power
735 W vs 740 W
Max efficiency
24.80% vs 24.40%
Bifacial share
32% vs 44%
At a glance
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (545 vs 524 models). Jinko Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. JA Solar leans bifacial (44% of lineup).

Jinko Solar

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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
Browse all Jinko Solar panels (545)

JA Solar

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JA Solar is a global leader in the manufacturing of high-performance photovoltaic products. Founded in 2005, the company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells solar cells and modules. JA Solar's products are used in ground-mounted power plants, commercial & industrial rooftop PV systems, and residential rooftop...

Headquarters
Beijing, China
Founded
2005
Employees
37,289
Production Capacity
100+ GW/year
Tier 1 Bankable
Yes
Browse all JA Solar panels (524)

Side-by-Side Specs

winner + margin shown
Metric Jinko Solar JA Solar
Catalog & Power
Panel Models 545 +21 524
Max Power 735 W 740 W +5 W
Avg Power 511 W +69 W 442 W
Efficiency
Max Efficiency 24.80% +0.40 pp 24.40%
Avg Efficiency 22.00% +1.14 pp 20.87%
Reliability & Warranty
Avg Temp Coefficient -0.308%/°C +0.014 -0.323%/°C
Bifacial Share 174 (32%) 232 (44%) +12 pp
Avg Warranty 28.5 yrs +0.6 yr 27.9 yrs

Top Panels Side-by-Side

Top 10 highest-power models from each brand

Jinko 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

JA Solar

# Model Power Eff. T.coeff Tech
1 JAM66D46-740/LB Bi 740W 23.8% -0.290%/°C Monocrystalline
2 JAM66D46-735/LB Bi 735W 23.7% -0.290%/°C Monocrystalline
3 JAM66D46-730/LB Bi 730W 23.5% -0.290%/°C Monocrystalline
4 JAM66D46-725/LB Bi 725W 23.3% -0.290%/°C Monocrystalline
5 JAM66D46-720/LB Bi 720W 23.2% -0.290%/°C Monocrystalline
6 JAM66D46-715/LB Bi 715W 23.0% -0.290%/°C Monocrystalline
7 JAM66D46-710/LB Bi 710W 22.9% -0.290%/°C Monocrystalline
8 JAM66D46-705/LB Bi 705W 22.7% -0.290%/°C Monocrystalline
9 JAM66D46-700/LB Bi 700W 22.5% -0.290%/°C Monocrystalline
10 JAM66D46-695/LB Bi 695W 22.4% -0.290%/°C Monocrystalline
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
23.54%
Temp coeff
-0.286%/°C
Top 10 panels average
Efficiency
23.10%
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%)

JA Solar Cell Technology

Mix of cell technologies across the portfolio
Dominant cell tech: PERC (52%)

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