Jinko Solar vs Solarfam - 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
Solarfam is a Dutch solar energy brand operating under the parent company Solmax New Energy B.V. The company distributes and sells solar panels, inverters, batteries, controllers, and water pump systems, targeting both residential and agricultural markets. It positions itself as a sales and integration brand sourcing...
- Headquarters
- Nieuwegein, Netherlands
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 Solarfam occupy fundamentally different positions in the solar PV industry. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in China, Jinko Solar is listed on the NYSE and consistently ranks as the world's top solar module shipper, with a manufacturing capacity of 130 GW and a workforce exceeding 33,800 employees. The company holds BloombergNEF Tier 1 bankable status and was the only PV module manufacturer to achieve a 100% bankability rating in 2024 - a distinction critical for project finance and institutional procurement. Solarfam, based in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, is a small niche manufacturer with no significant presence in the mainstream residential or commercial PV market; its product lines appear oriented toward low-wattage panels for mobile and off-grid applications such as boats, campervans, and portable chargers.
Jinko Solar's portfolio of 545 modules spans a wide range of applications, with TOPCon N-type technology leading the lineup at a maximum panel efficiency of 24.8% and a peak output of 735 Wp. The average temperature coefficient of -0.308%/°C is competitive for warm-climate and summer-peak generation scenarios. Roughly 32% of the portfolio consists of bifacial modules, well-suited to utility-scale ground-mount and agrivoltaic projects. Average product warranty across the portfolio exceeds 28 years. Jinko is a strong fit for residential rooftop installs, commercial C&I projects, and large-scale ground-mount farms wherever bankability and long-term service access matter. Solarfam, by contrast, has no comparable data-backed product portfolio for grid-tied installations and does not appear in Tier 1 or equivalent bankability rankings.
For international buyers or project developers comparing these two manufacturers, Jinko Solar is the clear choice for any standard grid-connected installation. Its verified technical specifications, global supply chain, consistent PVEL Top Performer ratings, and full Tier 1 status make it a low-risk selection across all project sizes. Solarfam should only be considered for highly specific off-grid or mobile use cases where conventional installation-grade modules are impractical.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-12
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