--- title: "Jinko Solar vs SolarWorld - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare Jinko Solar vs SolarWorld solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/jinko-solar-vs-solarworld" --- # Jinko Solar vs SolarWorld Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 0 models). Jinko Solar leans bifacial (36% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | Jinko Solar | SolarWorld | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | China | Germany | | Headquarters | Shanghai | Bonn | | Founded | 2006 | 1998 | | Employees | 33,830 | 3000-5000 | | Annual capacity | 130.0 GW/year | 1-2 GW/year | | Tier 1 | yes | | | Listed | NYSE: JKS | | | Website | [https://www.jinkosolar.com](https://www.jinkosolar.com) | | 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. SolarWorld AG was a German photovoltaic manufacturer and one of the largest solar panel producers in the Western world, covering the full value chain from polysilicon feedstock to finished modules. The company operated major manufacturing plants in Freiberg, Germany and Hillsboro, Oregon, USA, and was once a leading... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | Jinko Solar | SolarWorld | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 637 | 0 | +637 | | Max Power | 735 W | 0 W | +735 W | | Avg Power | 523 W | 0 W | +523 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | Jinko Solar | SolarWorld | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 24.80% | - | | | Avg Efficiency | 22.18% | - | | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | Jinko Solar | SolarWorld | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.304%/°C | - | | | Bifacial Share | 231 (36%) | 0 (0%) | +36 pp | | Avg Warranty | 28.7 yrs | - | | ## Efficiency distribution Jinko Solar skews to higher efficiency: 29% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | Jinko Solar | SolarWorld | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 23 (3.6%) | 0 | | 20-21% | 84 (13.2%) | 0 | | 21-22% | 140 (22.0%) | 0 | | 22-23% | 206 (32.3%) | 0 | | 23%+ | 184 (28.9%) | 0 | ## Power distribution Jinko Solar offers more 600W+ panels (26% of lineup) | Power band | Jinko Solar | SolarWorld | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 50 (7.8%) | 0 | | 400-499W | 243 (38.1%) | 0 | | 500-599W | 176 (27.6%) | 0 | | 600-699W | 150 (23.5%) | 0 | | 700W+ | 18 (2.8%) | 0 | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **TOPCon** (41%) | Technology | Jinko Solar | SolarWorld | | --- | --- | --- | | TOPCon | 258 (40.5%) | 0 | | N-type | 195 (30.6%) | 0 | | PERC | 158 (24.8%) | 0 | | Unknown | 21 (3.3%) | 0 | | BIPV | 5 (0.8%) | 0 | ## Top panels, Jinko Solar | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (735W bin)](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinkosolar-jkm710-735n-66hl5-bdv-z3-eu-735w-bin) | 735 | 23.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [JKM735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm735n-66hl5-bdv-z3-eu) | 735 | 23.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [JKM735N-66HL5-BDV-Z6-EU](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm735n-66hl5-bdv-z6-eu) | 735 | 23.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (730W bin)](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinkosolar-jkm710-735n-66hl5-bdv-z3-eu-730w-bin) | 730 | 23.5 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [JKM730N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm730n-66hl5-bdv-z3-eu) | 730 | 23.5 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [JKM730N-66HL5-BDV-Z6-EU](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm730n-66hl5-bdv-z6-eu) | 730 | 23.5 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (725W bin)](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinkosolar-jkm710-735n-66hl5-bdv-z3-eu-725w-bin) | 725 | 23.3 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [JKM725N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm725n-66hl5-bdv-z3-eu) | 725 | 23.3 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [JKM725N-66HL5-BDV-Z6-EU](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinko-solar-jkm725n-66hl5-bdv-z6-eu) | 725 | 23.3 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [JKM710-735N-66HL5-BDV-Z3-EU (720W bin)](https://comparepv.com/panel/jinkosolar-jkm710-735n-66hl5-bdv-z3-eu-720w-bin) | 720 | 23.2 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary Jinko Solar and SolarWorld represent two fundamentally different positions in the solar PV industry. Jinko Solar, founded in 2006 and headquartered in China with shares listed on the NYSE, has grown into one of the world's largest solar module manufacturers, with a production capacity of 130 GW, a workforce of over 33,800 employees, and confirmed Tier 1 bankable status. The company has surpassed 300 GW of cumulative global installations and holds 11 consecutive PVEL Top Performer recognitions, underlining strong manufacturing consistency. SolarWorld, founded in 1998 in Bonn, Germany, was once a respected European manufacturer known for high-quality silicon wafer and cell production. However, the company filed for insolvency in May 2017, citing sustained price pressure from Chinese competitors. A short-lived revival as SolarWorld Industries GmbH - backed by founder Frank Asbeck and the Qatar Foundation - ended with a second insolvency filing in March 2018. The company no longer manufactures solar panels, and its current panel count and available production capacity stand at zero. Jinko Solar's active portfolio spans 545 modules with a maximum power output of 735 Wp and a leading module efficiency of 24.8%, anchored by n-type TOPCon technology accounting for approximately 39.5% of its lineup. Bifacial models represent about 31.9% of the range, and average product warranties exceed 28 years. The company serves all major market segments: residential rooftop installs, commercial and industrial (C&I) projects, and large-scale utility ground-mount deployments across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. SolarWorld, by contrast, has no active product portfolio - any units still in circulation are legacy stock from before 2018, and warranty obligations became uncertain following the insolvency proceedings, leaving existing system owners without manufacturer-backed support. For international buyers or installers evaluating these two brands, the comparison is not a balanced one. Jinko Solar is an active, Tier 1 bankable manufacturer with full commercial availability, a broad technology range from standard modules to high-efficiency TOPCon bifacial panels, and a well-documented performance track record. SolarWorld exists today only as a legacy brand - specifying it for a new installation would mean sourcing old stock without manufacturer warranty backing. Any procurement decision for new projects should consider Jinko Solar as the commercially viable option of the two. Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [Jinko Solar vs A.B. 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