Jinko Solar vs SchmitzSolar - 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
SchmitzSolar (operated by T. Schmitz – Int. Handel) is a German B2B photovoltaic distributor and trader, not a panel manufacturer. Based in Lingen (Ems), the company supplies installers, project developers, and commercial customers across Europe with solar modules, inverters, and accessories sourced from over 25...
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Lingen (Ems), Germany
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 SchmitzSolar represent vastly different positions in the global solar PV industry. Jinko Solar, founded in 2006 and headquartered in China, is one of the world's largest module manufacturers by shipment volume, with a production capacity of 130 GW per year and over 33,800 employees. Listed on the NYSE, the company has shipped more than 370 GW of modules cumulatively to nearly 200 countries. Jinko holds Tier 1 status according to BloombergNEF and was recognized as the only manufacturer with a 100% bankability rating in the 2025 BNEF survey - a distinction it has held for over ten consecutive years. SchmitzSolar, founded in 2018 and based in Germany, is a much younger and smaller company. No panel data, technical specifications, or industry rankings for SchmitzSolar appear in major PV databases or independent industry publications, making a quantitative comparison impossible on current evidence.
Jinko Solar's product portfolio covers 545 panel models, with a maximum module power of 735 Wp and a maximum efficiency of 24.8%, anchored by its N-type TOPCon technology in the Tiger Neo series. The lineup spans compact residential modules for rooftop installs to high-wattage bifacial panels suited to utility-scale ground-mount and commercial C&I projects. An average warranty of approximately 28.5 years and a low annual degradation rate strengthen the value case for project finance applications. SchmitzSolar, with no publicly documented module portfolio, cannot be assessed in terms of specific use cases or technical strengths based on available information. Its German origin may appeal to buyers prioritizing European manufacturing provenance, but this would need to be verified against actual production and certification data.
For international buyers making a selection between the two, Jinko Solar is the clear choice where bankability, product availability, and a proven long-term track record are priorities - whether for residential rooftop installs, large commercial rooftops, or utility-scale projects. SchmitzSolar would require thorough due diligence, including review of current certifications, datasheet verification, and direct engagement with the manufacturer, before it could be seriously considered alongside an established Tier 1 supplier.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-12
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