Jinko Solar vs Ocean Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 36 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
Ocean Solar is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the production of high-efficiency monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar modules. They serve domestic and overseas installers, distributors, and factories engaged in off-grid and on-grid solar energy systems. The company is committed to providing customers with...
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
- Annual capacity
- 1 GW/year
- Employees
- 200+
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
Ocean Solar skews to higher efficiency: 58% of lineup is 23%+
Ocean Solar offers more 600W+ panels (58% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (41%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (100%)
The flagships
Written summary
Jinko Solar was founded in 2006 in China and is listed on the NYSE, giving it a level of financial transparency and institutional visibility rare among solar manufacturers. With an annual production capacity of 130 GW and a workforce exceeding 33,000 employees, it is one of the top global module producers by volume. It holds Tier 1 bankable status according to BNEF and is the only solar company worldwide to have achieved 100% bankability recognition for ten consecutive years. Ocean Solar, established in 2012 and also headquartered in China, operates on a substantially smaller scale - 1 GW of production capacity and over 200 employees - and does not hold Tier 1 status. The company has exported a cumulative total exceeding 2 GW to more than 30 countries, reflecting a growing but still niche international presence.
Jinko Solar's broad portfolio of 545 modules reaches a maximum output of 735 Wp and a peak module efficiency of 24.8%, with roughly 32% of its catalog comprising bifacial panels - making it well suited for utility-scale ground-mount projects and large commercial C&I installations where bifacial energy gain and bankability are decisive. Ocean Solar's more focused lineup of 36 modules is built entirely on TOPCon cell technology, delivering a notably higher average module power (596 Wp vs. 511 Wp for Jinko) and a marginally better average temperature coefficient for Pmax (-0.30 vs. -0.308 %/°C). This positions Ocean Solar competitively for residential rooftop installations where space efficiency and per-panel output are the primary concerns. Its OEM/ODM services also add appeal for integrators seeking customized module configurations.
For international buyers, Jinko Solar is the lower-risk choice for large-scale and bankable projects, backed by a proven global track record, a NYSE listing, and unmatched supply chain depth. Ocean Solar may attract buyers seeking a fully TOPCon-focused portfolio with above-average wattage at potentially competitive price points, but the absence of Tier 1 status and the company's smaller operational scale warrant additional due diligence for any project finance or long-term warranty exposure assessment.
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.