Jinko Solar vs LG - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 24 models). Jinko Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. 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
LG Electronics is a South Korean multinational electronics company. Founded in 1958, LG is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications, and home appliances. Although LG officially closed its solar panel business in 2022, the company continues to offer support for existing...
- Founded
- 1958
- Headquarters
- Seoul, South Korea
- Employees
- 74,000+
- Listed
- KRX: 066570
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%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>N-type</strong> (100%)
The flagships
Written summary
Jinko Solar, founded in 2006 and headquartered in China, is currently the world's largest solar module manufacturer by shipment volume, with an active production capacity of 130 GW and over 33,800 employees. Listed on the NYSE and holding Tier 1 bankable status, the company has cumulatively shipped more than 300 GW of modules globally and has earned PVEL Top Performer recognition for eleven consecutive years. LG Electronics, a South Korean conglomerate founded in 1958 and listed on the KRX, exited the solar manufacturing business entirely in June 2022, citing rising material and logistics costs and intensifying price competition from Chinese producers. As a result, LG's solar portfolio today consists of just 24 legacy models available only from remaining secondary-market inventory, with no new production planned.
Jinko Solar's active portfolio spans 545 panel models, with TOPCon cell technology representing approximately 39% of its lineup - reaching a maximum module efficiency of 24.8% and a peak power output of 735 Wp, against a portfolio average of 22.0% efficiency and 511 Wp. Roughly 32% of its modules are bifacial, and the average product warranty stands at 28.5 years. The Tiger NEO series is well-suited to residential rooftop installs, utility-scale ground-mount projects, and commercial C&I deployments alike. LG's NeON panels, built entirely on N-type cell technology, delivered a maximum efficiency of 22.1% and a peak power of 455 Wp at an average of 20.7% efficiency - figures that made them a respected premium choice for residential applications during their production life, but which now lag Jinko's current offerings on every key metric.
For international buyers selecting between the two, Jinko Solar is the clear active choice: a broader and continuously updated portfolio, superior efficiency and power output, ongoing R&D investment reflected in record-breaking TOPCon cell results, and a 28.5-year average warranty. LG panels may still suit buyers who have access to specific legacy units at favorable pricing and can accept the risks of a discontinued product line, but the absence of ongoing production and uncertain long-term parts availability make them unsuitable as a primary specification for new residential, C&I, or utility-scale projects.
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.