Jinko Solar vs Lina Energy - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 37 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
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- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Lancaster, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 28
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>TOPCon</strong> (30%)
The flagships
Written summary
Jinko Solar and Lina Energy represent vastly different ends of the solar PV manufacturing spectrum. Jinko Solar, founded in 2006 and headquartered in China, is listed on the NYSE and ranks among the two largest solar module manufacturers in the world, with an annual module production capacity of 130 GW and a workforce exceeding 33,800 employees. The company holds Tier 1 bankable status and has been a PVEL Top Performer for over 11 consecutive years, giving project financiers and EPC contractors confidence in long-term reliability. In H1 2025, JinkoSolar recorded approximately 41 GW in shipments - a level reached by no other manufacturer before. Lina Energy, by contrast, is a small UK-based company founded in 2017, employing just 28 people, with no Tier 1 designation and a portfolio of 37 panel models. The company appears to operate primarily as a niche distributor or reseller rather than a vertically integrated manufacturer, and the cell technology behind the majority of its products is listed as unknown.
Jinko Solar's portfolio of 545 models spans virtually every application segment. Its TOPCon-based Tiger Neo series - with a maximum efficiency of 24.8%, average efficiency of 22.0%, and a top power output of 735 Wp - is well-suited to residential rooftop installs, utility-scale ground-mount projects, and commercial C&I applications alike. The relatively favorable average temperature coefficient of -0.308%/°C and a bifacial share of approximately 32% across the portfolio further strengthen its case for high-yield installations. Lina Energy's portfolio, with a maximum power of 550 Wp and average efficiency of 20.3%, along with a less favorable average temperature coefficient of -0.352%/°C, is more limited in scope. Without clarity on cell technology and without Tier 1 bankability, its appeal is largely confined to buyers seeking a European-registered supplier for smaller or less finance-sensitive projects.
For international buyers comparing the two, Jinko Solar is the clear choice for any project requiring proven bankability, high performance, and a reliable supply chain. Lina Energy may serve buyers with a specific preference for a European-headquartered supplier, but due diligence on cell sourcing and warranty enforcement capacity is strongly advisable before committing to larger volumes.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-12
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