Jinko Solar vs Lefeng Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 0 models). Jinko Solar leans bifacial (36% 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
Ningbo Lefeng New Energy Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer in the photovoltaic industry, specializing in the production and sales of PV modules and cells. The company is also involved in the development, construction, and maintenance of photovoltaic power plants. Lefeng is committed to providing high-quality...
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
- Annual capacity
- 2 GW/year
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%+
Jinko Solar offers more 600W+ panels (26% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (41%)
The flagships
Written summary
Jinko Solar and Lefeng Solar are both Chinese photovoltaic 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 solar panel producers, with a manufacturing capacity of 130 GW, over 33,000 employees, and cumulative shipments exceeding 370 GW. The company holds confirmed Tier 1 bankable status and has been ranked "Most Bankable" PV brand by BloombergNEF for 10 consecutive years, making it a benchmark name for project finance internationally. Lefeng Solar, operating as Ningbo Lefeng New Energy Co., Ltd. and founded in 2005, is a mid-sized regional manufacturer based in Ningbo with a production capacity of 2 GW. It holds TUV, CE, and ISO certifications but does not appear in major Tier 1 or bankability rankings, and independent panel performance data is limited.
Jinko Solar's portfolio spans 545 panel models, with a maximum output of 735 Wp and average module efficiency of approximately 22%. Its flagship Tiger Neo series, built on n-type TOPCon cell technology, reaches up to 24.8% module efficiency and offers a low average temperature coefficient of around -0.308%/°C - a meaningful advantage in climates with wide thermal swings. The company has been a PVEL Top Performer for 11 consecutive years, and its modules suit everything from residential rooftop installs to large utility-scale ground-mount projects and commercial C&I applications. Lefeng Solar offers monocrystalline and polycrystalline modules ranging from 150 W to 670 Wp, including bifacial and TOPCon variants, primarily targeting export buyers and OEM contracts. The company participates in international trade shows and positions itself as a cost-competitive supplier for smaller-scale projects.
For international buyers - whether developers, EPCs, or distributors - Jinko Solar offers a clearly lower-risk procurement path backed by deep industry track record, widespread spare-parts availability, and robust warranty support. Lefeng Solar may appeal to price-sensitive buyers pursuing smaller projects or OEM sourcing, but due diligence on specific product batches and long-term service support is essential before committing at scale.
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.