Jinko Solar vs Loom Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 10 models). Jinko Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. Loom Solar leans bifacial (80% 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
Loom Solar is an Indian manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and lithium batteries, primarily serving the residential and commercial segments. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Faridabad, Haryana, the company sells its products through a network of over 10,000 dealers across India and exports to more than 10...
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Faridabad, India
- Annual capacity
- 0.3 GW/year
- Employees
- 100-500
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
Loom Solar skews to higher efficiency: 30% of lineup is 23%+
Loom Solar offers more 600W+ panels (40% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (41%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (70%)
The flagships
Written summary
Jinko Solar and Loom Solar represent opposite ends of the global solar manufacturing spectrum. Jinko Solar, founded in 2006 and headquartered in China, is listed on the NYSE and ranks as the world's largest solar module producer, with a manufacturing capacity of 130 GW and a workforce of over 33,800 employees. The company holds Tier 1 bankable status - confirming its financial ability to honor long-term warranty commitments - and shipped approximately 93 GW of modules globally in 2025. Loom Solar, by contrast, is an Indian startup founded in 2018 in Faridabad, employing between 100 and 500 people, with a production capacity of just 0.3 GW. Loom Solar does not appear on Tier 1 lists and operates primarily as a domestic Indian brand, though it claims a distribution network of over 10,000 dealers and exports to a handful of countries.
Jinko Solar's product portfolio spans 545 modules, with a maximum rated power of 735 Wp and an average of 511 Wp. Its leading cell technology is N-type TOPCon, making up roughly 39% of the lineup, with panel efficiencies averaging 22.0% and peaking at 24.8%. The average temperature coefficient for Pmax sits at -0.308%/°C, and bifacial variants account for around 32% of the range - characteristics that make Jinko modules well suited to utility-scale ground-mount projects, commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop systems, and residential installs alike. The average product warranty across its portfolio runs to approximately 28.5 years. Loom Solar focuses primarily on small residential rooftop installations in India, offering mono-PERC panels with a 25-year performance warranty, but lacks the technical data coverage in international databases that larger buyers and lenders typically require for project finance.
For international buyers evaluating the two, the choice is straightforward: Jinko Solar is a globally bankable, high-volume manufacturer with proven performance data, broad distributor networks across Europe and beyond, and a technology roadmap anchored in TOPCon innovation. Loom Solar serves a specific niche within the Indian residential market and is not a practical option for projects outside South Asia, particularly where Tier 1 status or independent performance verification is a procurement requirement.
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.