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Jinko Solar JKM525M-72HL4-TV

JKM525M-72HL4-TV

525 Wp PERC Bifacial 70%
ComparePV verdict

Middle of its segment, needs the roof space

Rank 9,039 of 14,005
Compare panels Datasheet PDF
Power (Wp)
525
Weak · bottom 21%
Efficiency (%)
20.36
Weak · bottom 7%
Density (Wp/m²)
203.6
Weak · bottom 7%
Temp (%/°C)
-0.350
Typical · median -0.350
Weight (kg)
28.9
Typical · median 28.4 kg
Warranty (yrs)
30
Typical · median 30 yrs

Jinko Solar’s Tiger Pro 72HC-TV series is designed for installations where high yield remains crucial even under non-ideal conditions. These modules utilize half-cut (HC) technology, which enhances performance during partial shading and minimizes power losses caused by cell heating. Additionally, Multi Busbar (MBB) enables better current collection and improves resistance to micro-cracks, leading to more stable energy production over the long term.

The 72HC-TV version is a bifacial module with a transparent rear side, allowing it to capture reflected light from the ground surface. This is a significant advantage on flat roofs, light membrane roofs, and ground-based structures with the right substrate. Another key feature is its durable construction, which appeals to investors seeking predictable returns and lower service risks.

This is an excellent choice for companies, agricultural operations, and larger commercial installations where the focus is on achieving a favorable cost-to-energy ratio, not just module datasheet parameters.

Ranking

706 panels in the segment PERC 500-550 W
Metric This panel Median Position in segment Overall rank
Module efficiency 20.36% 20.90% Weak · bottom 7% 11,709
Power density 203.6 209.0 Weak · bottom 7% 11,676
Temperature coefficient -0.350 -0.350 Typical 10,419
Weight per kWp 55.0 53.0 Typical 9,432
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Typical 21
Colour key Strong - top 25% Typical - middle 50% Weak - bottom 25%

Signals from the data

4 positive · 4 caution
Best for

Commercial and shaded-installations.

Not ideal for

Roofs where every square metre has to count and tight roof space.

Watch-outs
203.6 watts per square metre

Bottom 7% of the PERC 500-550 W segment, against a median of 209.0. Ranked 11,676th in the whole database.

20.36% module efficiency

Bottom 7% of the PERC 500-550 W segment, against a median of 20.90%. Ranked 11,709th in the whole database.

What owners get
Bifacial TV backsheet: 5–25% yield gain

The 72HC-TV variant uses a transparent backsheet instead of a rear glass layer, reducing module weight while retaining full bifacial functionality. Jinko claims a 5–25% energy yield gain over monofacial equivalents — a tangible LCOE advantage on ground-mount installations with high-albedo surfaces or flat roofs with white membranes.

Half-cut + MBB: shade resilience

Half-cut (HC) cell splitting reduces power loss in a partially shaded string by approximately 50% versus full-cell designs. Multi Busbar (MBB) shortens current paths, lowers series resistance, and improves micro-crack resistance — relevant for a module rated for 2400 Pa wind and 5400 Pa snow mechanical loads.

30-year linear power warranty

Jinko guarantees ≤1% degradation in Year 1 and ≤0.4%/year from Years 2–30, ensuring ≥87.4% of nameplate power at end of warranty. This outperforms the common PERC 72-cell market standard of 0.45–0.55%/year annual degradation.

BNEF Tier-1 — confirmed bankability

Jinko Solar appears on the BloombergNEF Tier-1 list in both Q1 and Q2 2026 (42 manufacturers total), co-leading in annual production capacity at ~120 GW/year. Tier-1 status lowers project financing risk and supports favorable insurance terms for C&I and utility-scale installations.

Trade-offs
Series discontinued (2023)

The Tiger Pro 72HC-TV was manufactured from 2020 to 2023 and has since been removed from Jinko Solar's active product lineup. New stock is essentially unavailable, and sourcing matching modules for array expansion or warranty replacement will likely become impractical within the coming years.

P-type PERC: higher LID than TOPCon

P-type PERC cells exhibit a median first-year LID of approximately 1.92% (field data, SurgePV 2026), versus ~0.26% for N-type TOPCon modules. With TOPCon having become the 2026 market standard, the Tiger Pro 72HC-TV effectively starts each installation at a lower real-world power baseline from Season 1 onward.

Notes from the database
  • Efficiency of 20.4% is 0.5pp below the PERC 500-550W median (20.9%)
  • 203.6 W/m² power density is 5.4 W/m² below PERC 500-550W median (209.0 W/m²) - requires larger installation area
  • At -0.35%/°C, hot weather performance is typical for PERC 500-550W panels
  • Bifacial design (70% factor) captures reflected light - adds 4-10% yield on ground-mount or white roof
  • In the top 84% for efficiency among all PERC panels

Specifications

Open datasheet PDF
Nominal power (Pmax) 525 Wp Nameplate at 1000 W/m², 25 °C
Module efficiency 20.36 % Weak Segment median 20.90%
Vmpp · Impp 40.61 V · 12.93 A Operating point at max power
Voc · Isc 49.27 V · 13.64 A Sizes the string length
Max system voltage 1500 V Longer strings than 1000 V modules
Dimensions 2274×1134×35 mm · 2.58 m² of roof
Weight 28.9 kg Typical Typical · median 28.4 kg
Cells 144 · PERC Monocrystalline
Bifaciality 70 % Rear output as a share of front
Coefficient Pmax -0.350 %/°C Typical median -0.350 of its segment
Coefficient Voc · Isc -0.280 · 0.048 %/°C
NOCT 45 °C At 800 W/m², 20 °C ambient
Product warranty 12 years Hardware defects only
Performance warranty 30 years Typical median 30 yrs · median 30 yrs
End-of-warranty output 85.0 % Equals 446 W guaranteed
Degradation 2.00 → 0.45 % First year, then annual

Simulations

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Lifetime output & value
30 years at 1200 kWh/kWp/year and €0.50 per kWh
Power in year 30
-
Lifetime energy
-
Energy value
-
With bifacial gain
-

Degradation from this panel's own datasheet figures. No inverter, soiling or shading losses.

Heat losses
-0.350 %/°C against a segment median of -0.350
-
Bifacial gain
Rear gain over light concrete: -
-

Model: bifaciality × albedo × 0.6 view factor. A first-order estimate, not a yield simulation.

Filter these
Size
Panel Power Eff. Temp. Weight Difference
Jinko Solar JKM525M-72HL4-TV 525 W 20.36% -0.350 28.9 kg You are here
LR7-54HJD-510M 510 W 25.00% -0.240 23.5 kg Cooler, lighter, +4.6 pp
AIKO-A495-MCE54Mw 495 W 24.80% -0.260 21.0 kg Cooler, lighter, +4.4 pp
LR7-60HVH-560M 560 W 24.80% -0.260 25.0 kg Cooler, lighter, +4.4 pp
LR7-54HJD-505M 505 W 24.70% -0.240 23.5 kg Cooler, lighter, +4.3 pp
LR7-60HVH-555M 555 W 24.60% -0.260 25.0 kg Cooler, lighter, +4.2 pp
AIKO-A490-MCE54Mw 490 W 24.50% -0.260 21.0 kg Cooler, lighter, +4.1 pp
LR7-54HJD-500M 500 W 24.50% -0.240 23.5 kg Cooler, lighter, +4.1 pp
JS182MHC144-525 525 W 20.31% -0.350 26.5 kg Lighter, -5 yr warranty
JKM530M-72HL4-TV 530 W 20.55% -0.350 28.9 kg Very close match
JS182MHC144-530 530 W 20.51% -0.350 26.5 kg Lighter, -5 yr warranty
JKM535M-72HL4-(V)-F3-EN 535 W 20.71% -0.350 28.0 kg +10 W, +0.4 pp, -5 yr warranty
JKM535M-72HL4-BDVP 535 W 20.75% -0.350 34.3 kg +10 W, heavier, +0.4 pp
AIKO-A650-MAE72Mw 650 W 25.20% -0.260 27.0 kg +125 W, cooler, +4.8 pp
AIKO-A645-MAE72Mw 645 W 25.00% -0.260 27.0 kg +120 W, cooler, +4.6 pp
AIKO-A640-MAE72Mw 640 W 24.80% -0.260 27.0 kg +115 W, cooler, +4.4 pp
AIKO-A635-MAE72Mw 635 W 24.60% -0.260 27.0 kg +110 W, cooler, +4.2 pp

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Common questions

6 answered
What warranty comes with the Jinko Solar Tiger Pro 72HC-TV panels?
The Tiger Pro 72HC-TV series includes a 12-year product warranty covering manufacturing defects and a 30-year linear power warranty with an annual degradation rate of no more than 0.45%. This is among the stronger power warranties in the PERC module segment. As a Tier 1 manufacturer, Jinko Solar provides the financial stability needed to back these long-term warranty commitments.
How does the 72HC-TV version differ from a standard bifacial Jinko module?
The TV designation stands for Transparent (Back)sheet — instead of an opaque rear film, the module uses a light-transmitting backsheet. This allows the bifacial PERC cells to capture reflected irradiance from the ground surface, similar to a dual-glass design but at a lower weight. On high-albedo surfaces such as white membranes, gravel, or light-colored concrete, this can add several percentage points of energy yield compared to a monofacial module.
Is the Jinko Tiger Pro 72HC-TV a good fit for flat roofs or ground-mount systems?
Yes — flat rooftops and ground-mount arrays are the primary use cases for this module. The bifacial transparent backsheet design only delivers a meaningful yield gain where reflected light can reach the rear surface, making high-albedo substrates like white membranes, gravel, grass, or snow the ideal pairing. On pitched roofs the bifacial effect is negligible, so the 72HC-TV offers no practical advantage over a monofacial module there.
What do half-cut cells and Multi Busbar technology mean in the Tiger Pro 72HC-TV, and does it matter?
Half-cut (HC) means each PERC cell is laser-cut in half, giving the module 144 half-cells instead of 72 full ones. This lowers resistive losses and reduces the impact of partial shading on total output. Multi Busbar (MBB) increases the number of thin current-collecting wires per cell, which lowers the risk of microcracks and improves mechanical stress tolerance. Together, both technologies result in more stable long-term energy production.
What is the rated power of the Jinko Solar Tiger Pro 72HC-TV, and is it suitable for large commercial installations?
The maximum rated power of this series is 545 Wp per module. At that unit output, a 100 kWp system requires roughly 184 panels. The high power density makes this series well-suited for ground-mount farms, large industrial rooftops, and agricultural installations where minimizing cost per kilowatt-hour and making efficient use of available area are the primary design goals.
Is the Jinko Solar Tiger Pro 72HC-TV series still available for purchase?
The Tiger Pro 72HC-TV series has been discontinued and is no longer part of Jinko Solar's active product lineup. Stock may still be available through distributors with existing inventory, but availability is not guaranteed. For new installations, current Jinko Solar series such as Tiger Neo offer comparable or superior performance using newer cell technologies and are fully supported by the manufacturer.
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