Jinko Solar vs YS Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Jinko Solar has the broader catalog (637 vs 5 models). Jinko Solar leads on peak efficiency at 24.80%. 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
Guangdong Yaosheng Solar Technology Co., Ltd. (YS SOLAR) is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, sales, and service of photovoltaic and solar thermal products. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guangdong Yaosheng-Yifang Group. YS Solar has become a leading enterprise in the...
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, China
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 YS Solar are both Chinese photovoltaic manufacturers, but they occupy vastly different positions in the global solar industry. Jinko Solar, founded in 2006 and listed on the NYSE, is the world's leading PV module manufacturer by shipment volume, with annual module production capacity of 130 GW and a workforce of over 33,000 employees. The company holds confirmed Tier 1 bankable status and earned an AAA rating in PV Tech's Q1 2025 ModuleTech Bankability Report, having shipped approximately 41 GW in the first half of 2025 alone - a record for any single manufacturer. YS Solar, founded in 2009, is a small niche producer with no publicly confirmed Tier 1 status, a portfolio of only 5 panel models, and minimal visibility in international industry rankings or independent third-party reviews.
Jinko Solar's technology portfolio is anchored by N-type TOPCon cells, with a maximum module efficiency of 24.8% and an average portfolio efficiency of 22.0%. The lineup of 545 panel models includes bifacial options (approximately 32% of the portfolio), an average output of 511 Wp, an average temperature coefficient of -0.308%/°C, and an average product warranty of 28.5 years. This breadth makes Jinko Solar a credible choice across all deployment scales - residential rooftop installs, commercial C&I projects, and large utility-scale ground-mount systems. YS Solar's portfolio, by contrast, tops out at 350 Wp with a maximum efficiency of 21%, an average temperature coefficient of -0.35%/°C, no bifacial panels, and an unidentified cell technology, limiting its applicability to small-scale or off-grid budget scenarios.
For international buyers comparing these two manufacturers, Jinko Solar is the clear choice for any project requiring bankability, long-term performance assurance, or access to a broad product range. Its NYSE listing, Tier 1 certification, and extensive third-party testing record make it suitable for bank-financed or insured projects worldwide. YS Solar's limited portfolio, absence of Tier 1 status, unidentified cell technology, and negligible market presence make it a high-risk selection for anything beyond the most basic applications where upfront cost is the sole criterion and long-term manufacturer support is not a requirement.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-12
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