--- title: "Jinko Solar vs TCL - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare Jinko Solar vs TCL solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/jinko-solar-vs-tcl" --- # Jinko Solar vs TCL Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 0 models). Jinko Solar leans bifacial (36% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | Jinko Solar | TCL | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | China | China | | Headquarters | Shanghai | Huizhou | | Founded | 2006 | 1981 | | Employees | 33,830 | | | Annual capacity | 130.0 GW/year | | | Tier 1 | yes | no | | Listed | NYSE: JKS | | | Website | [https://www.jinkosolar.com](https://www.jinkosolar.com) | [https://www.tcl.com](https://www.tcl.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. ## Catalog & Power | Measure | Jinko Solar | TCL | 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 | TCL | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 24.80% | - | | | Avg Efficiency | 22.18% | - | | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | Jinko Solar | TCL | 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 | TCL | | --- | --- | --- | | \<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 | TCL | | --- | --- | --- | | \<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 | TCL | | --- | --- | --- | | 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 was founded in 2006 in China and has grown into one of the world's largest solar module manufacturers, listed on the NYSE with a production capacity of 130 GW and a workforce of over 33,000. The company has held Tier 1 bankable status under BloombergNEF for many consecutive years and shipped well over 300 GW of modules globally, ranking as the world's leading or co-leading module shipper in 2025. TCL Solar is a division of TCL - a Chinese consumer electronics conglomerate established in 1981 - which gives the parent company a long corporate pedigree but does not translate into Tier 1 status for the solar division. As a result, TCL Solar remains absent from the BloombergNEF bankability list, limiting its appeal for project-financed solar developments where lenders require manufacturer bankability as a condition of financing. Jinko Solar's portfolio spans 545 module models, covering a broad range of applications with a maximum output of 735 Wp and peak panel efficiency of 24.8% - the latter backed by world-record TOPCon cell research independently verified in 2025. Roughly 39% of the portfolio uses TOPCon cell technology and about 32% of modules are bifacial, with an average temperature coefficient of Pmax at -0.308%/°C and an average product warranty of 28.5 years. This breadth makes Jinko well-suited for residential rooftop installs, utility-scale ground-mount projects, and commercial C&I applications alike. TCL Solar's portfolio is narrow at just 12 models, but every panel is both TOPCon and bifacial - a 100% bifacial rate that reflects a deliberate focus on maximizing energy yield. Average efficiency reaches 22.9%, the temperature coefficient is a competitive -0.285%/°C, and the 30-year warranty exceeds the industry norm, making TCL Solar technically compelling for ground-mounted systems where bifacial gains are most pronounced. For international buyers selecting between the two, the choice depends largely on project type and financing structure. Jinko Solar's Tier 1 standing, massive production scale, and diversified portfolio make it the lower-risk default for financed utility-scale tenders, large C&I projects, and residential installers who value supply chain reliability and bankability. TCL Solar's all-bifacial, all-TOPCon lineup with a better temperature coefficient and longer warranty can appeal to technically oriented developers targeting ground-mounted systems without dependency on project finance - but the absence of Tier 1 status remains a meaningful constraint for institutional or bank-backed procurement. Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [Jinko Solar vs A.B. 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