Jinko Solar vs Vikram Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 202 models). Jinko Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. Vikram Solar leans bifacial (74% 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
Vikram Solar Limited is a leading Indian solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer and solar solutions provider. They offer engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and operations & maintenance (O&M) services for solar plants. The company manufactures high-efficiency solar PV modules and has a pan-India...
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Kolkata, India
- Annual capacity
- 9.5 GW/year
- Employees
- 1,895
- Listed
- NSE, BSE: VIKRAMSOLR
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
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%+
Vikram Solar offers more 600W+ panels (42% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (41%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>PERC</strong> (75%)
The flagships
Written summary
Jinko Solar, founded in 2006 and headquartered in China, ranks among the world's largest solar module manufacturers, with a production capacity of 130 GW, approximately 33,830 employees, and a listing on the NYSE. The company has shipped over 300 GW of modules globally and has earned 11 consecutive PVEL Top Performer designations, cementing its reputation for manufacturing consistency. Vikram Solar, founded one year earlier in 2005 and headquartered in Kolkata, India, is the largest solar module manufacturer in India by installed capacity, with 9.5 GW of production capacity and around 1,895 employees, listed on both the NSE and BSE. Despite the significant difference in scale, both manufacturers hold Tier 1 bankable status, meaning both are considered low-risk investments by independent financial assessors.
Jinko Solar's portfolio of 545 modules is anchored by TOPCon technology - its leading cell type at 39.4% of the range - delivering an average module efficiency of 22.0%, a maximum of 24.8%, and a low temperature coefficient of -0.308%/°C. This makes the Tiger NEO N-type series well suited for residential rooftop installations where space is limited and for utility-scale ground-mount projects where high energy yield per square meter drives returns. Vikram Solar's 143-module portfolio is predominantly PERC-based (70.6% of range), but stands out with a strikingly high bifacial share of 81% and an above-average power output of approximately 552 Wp per panel. Combined with a slightly longer average warranty of around 29 years versus Jinko's 28.5 years, this bifacial-heavy lineup is particularly well suited to utility-scale ground-mount and commercial C&I projects in regions with high ground albedo. Vikram has also been expanding its footprint in European and US markets, offering buyers a credible non-Chinese Tier 1 alternative.
For international buyers choosing between the two, Jinko Solar offers greater product breadth, established global supply chains, and a technology edge in TOPCon efficiency - making it a strong fit for projects of any scale where competitive pricing and broad availability are priorities. Vikram Solar is a compelling choice for utility-scale and C&I developers who value a bifacial-focused portfolio, solid warranty terms, and the supply chain diversification that comes with sourcing from a leading Indian manufacturer.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-08
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