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Jinko Solar JKM585N-72HL4-(V)-F8
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JKM585N-72HL4-(V)-F8

585 Wp N-type
ComparePV verdict

Light for its output, no clear weak spot

Rank 4,056 of 14,129
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Power (Wp)
585
Typical for its class
Efficiency (%)
22.65
Typical · median 22.45%
Density (Wp/m²)
226.5
Typical · median 224.5
Temp (%/°C)
-0.290
Typical · median -0.290
Weight (kg)
27.0
Strong · 3.2 kg below median
Warranty (yrs)
30
Typical · median 30 yrs

The Jinko Solar Tiger Neo 72HL4-(V) series are monofacial modules based on N-type TOPCon cells, engineered for stable performance when other panels experience faster parameter degradation. Their key advantage lies in high resistance to typical degradation mechanisms, ensuring sustained real energy production over a multi-year cycle. This translates to more reliable yield and improved predictability of investment profitability.

Additionally, Hot 2.0 technology enhances reliability under demanding temperature conditions and intense sunlight. Meanwhile, SMBB improves current collection and helps minimize losses during daily operation, even under partial shading and weaker light.

This solution is ideal for PV farms, commercial and industrial rooftops, and projects prioritizing structural longevity. The modules offer enhanced mechanical durability and good environmental tolerance (e.g., agricultural areas and coastal regions). Compared to competitors, this series stands out by focusing on long-term parameter stability and reliability, not just the initially declared power.

Ranking

256 panels in the segment N-type 550-600 W
Metric This panel Median Position in segment Overall rank
Module efficiency 22.65% 22.45% Typical 3,579
Power density 226.5 224.5 Typical 3,557
Temperature coefficient -0.290 -0.290 Typical 2,220
Weight per kWp 46.2 52.5 Strong · top 16% 1,016
Performance warranty 30 yrs 30 yrs Typical 21
Colour key Strong - top 25% Typical - middle 50% Weak - bottom 25%

Signals from the data

6 positive · 3 caution
Best for

Commercial, utility-scale, hot-climate and shaded-installations.

Strengths
46.2 kg per kWp

Top 16% of the N-type 550-600 W segment, against a median of 52.5.

What owners get
N-type TOPCon - low degradation

N-type TOPCon cells deliver linear degradation of ≤0.4%/year (Year 1: ≤1%, virtually no LID) versus 0.55-0.7%/year for P-type PERC modules. This translates into meaningfully higher cumulative energy yield over a 25-30-year system lifetime, as confirmed by independent reviews (Clean Energy Reviews, SolarTechOnline).

Up to 23.42% module efficiency - segment leader

Peak module efficiency of 23.42% matches the top-performing peer comparable (GCL SIROT NT10/72GDF: 23.42%) and exceeds JS Solar JS210MHC120 (21.4%) and LEDVANCE M585-605P60UB (21.37%) by more than 2 percentage points. Higher efficiency directly reduces the required roof or land area per kWp installed.

30-year linear power warranty

The manufacturer provides a 30-year linear performance warranty, exceeding the 25-year standard offered by many competing Tier-1 brands. A longer warranty horizon directly improves LCOE modeling and enhances project bankability for debt-financed utility-scale and commercial installations.

Jinko Solar - BNEF Tier-1 since 2006

Jinko Solar has maintained continuous BNEF Tier-1 (bankable) status, reducing residual project risk and facilitating third-party financing. Founded in 2006, the company maintains a global manufacturing and service footprint that lowers the probability of warranty-guarantor default.

SMBB + Hot 2.0 technology

Super Multi Busbar (SMBB) reduces resistive losses and improves current collection under partial shading and low-irradiance conditions. Hot 2.0 enhances reliability under extreme thermal stress - a critical advantage for large-scale PV farms and commercial rooftops in high-temperature-swing climates.

Trade-offs
Discontinued series (2023)

The Tiger Neo 72HL4-(V) series was discontinued in 2023 after only two years on the market (released 2021). This results in limited secondary-market availability, restricted access to replacement units, and potential difficulties enforcing the 30-year performance warranty as production support is no longer active.

Monofacial only - no bifacial gain

The series offers no bifacial variant (is_bifacial: false), while the direct Jinko counterpart - Tiger Neo 72HL4-BDV - supports bifacial technology capable of delivering 5-25% additional yield from ground albedo under favorable conditions. The absence of bifaciality is a design limitation for ground-mounted PV farms with high-reflectivity substrates.

12-year product warranty - below current standard

The product warranty covers only 12 years, compared to 25 years offered by newer Jinko generations (Tiger Neo 3.0, 2024-2025). In lender technical due diligence and competitive tenders, a shorter product warranty period may negatively impact project risk assessment scores.

Notes from the database
  • At 22.6% efficiency, this panel is on par with typical N-type 550-600W modules
  • At 226.5 W/m² power density, roof space requirements are typical for N-type 550-600W panels
  • At -0.29%/°C, hot weather performance is typical for N-type 550-600W panels
  • Weight of 27.0 kg (3.3 kg below N-type 550-600W median of 30.3 kg) allows easier transport and roof mounting
  • #3579 for efficiency, #2220 for temperature performance out of 14129 panels

Specifications

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Nominal power (Pmax) 585 Wp Nameplate at 1000 W/m², 25 °C
Module efficiency 22.65 % Typical Segment median 22.45%
Vmpp · Impp 43.53 V · 13.44 A Operating point at max power
Voc · Isc 52.47 V · 14.07 A Sizes the string length
Max system voltage 1500 V Longer strings than 1000 V modules
Dimensions 2278×1134×30 mm · 2.58 m² of roof
Weight 27.0 kg Strong Strong · 3.2 kg below median
Cells 144 · N-type Monocrystalline
Coefficient Pmax -0.290 %/°C Typical median -0.290 of its segment
Coefficient Voc · Isc -0.250 · 0.045 %/°C
Product warranty 12 years Hardware defects only
Performance warranty 30 years Typical median 30 yrs · median 30 yrs
End-of-warranty output 87.4 % Equals 511 W guaranteed
Degradation 1.00 → 0.40 % First year, then annual

Datasheet charts

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Measured curves published by Jinko Solar in this model's datasheet. A chart carrying a wattage was measured on that variant alone - only the ones that describe 585 Wp appear here. The rest cover the whole series.

30-year Linear Power Warranty 30-year Linear Power Warranty Whole series

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

Heat losses
-0.290 %/°C against a segment median of -0.290
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Filter these
Size
Panel Power Eff. Temp. Weight Difference
Jinko Solar JKM585N-72HL4-(V)-F8 585 W 22.65% -0.290 27.0 kg You are here
LR7-60HVH-560M 560 W 24.80% -0.260 25.0 kg -25 W, cooler, +2.2 pp
LR7-60HVH-555M 555 W 24.60% -0.260 25.0 kg -30 W, cooler, +2.0 pp
AIKO-A635-MAE72Mw 635 W 24.60% -0.260 27.0 kg +50 W, cooler, +2.0 pp
AIKO-A630-MAH72Dw 630 W 24.40% -0.260 32.5 kg +45 W, heavier, +1.8 pp
LR7-60HVHL-550M 550 W 24.40% -0.260 16.3 kg -35 W, lighter, +1.8 pp
JKM525M-72HL4-TV 525 W 20.36% -0.350 28.9 kg -60 W, hotter, -2.3 pp
JS182MHC144-525 525 W 20.31% -0.350 26.5 kg -60 W, hotter, -2.3 pp
JKM530M-72HL4-TV 530 W 20.55% -0.350 28.9 kg -55 W, hotter, -2.1 pp
JS182MHC144-530 530 W 20.51% -0.350 26.5 kg -55 W, hotter, -2.1 pp
JKM535M-72HL4-(V)-F3-EN 535 W 20.71% -0.350 28.0 kg -50 W, hotter, -1.9 pp
JKM535M-72HL4-BDVP 535 W 20.75% -0.350 34.3 kg Hotter, heavier, -1.9 pp
AIKO-A650-MAE72Mw 650 W 25.20% -0.260 27.0 kg +65 W, cooler, +2.6 pp
AIKO-A645-MAE72Mw 645 W 25.00% -0.260 27.0 kg +60 W, cooler, +2.4 pp
AIKO-A640-MAE72Mw 640 W 24.80% -0.260 27.0 kg +55 W, cooler, +2.2 pp

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About the Tiger Neo 72HL4-(V) series

6 answered

These answers cover the whole series. Where a figure differs, the specification above is this module's own.

Is the Jinko Solar Tiger Neo 72HL4-(V) series still available for purchase?
The Tiger Neo 72HL4-(V) series has been discontinued by Jinko Solar, meaning new factory orders are no longer accepted. Some distributors may still hold remaining inventory, so it is worth checking with your local supplier. If you are planning a new installation, consider asking about current replacements from the Tiger Neo or Tiger Neo 3.0 lineup.
What is TOPCon technology in the Jinko Tiger Neo 72HL4-(V) and why does it matter?
TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) is an N-type cell technology that minimizes carrier recombination at the cell contacts. This results in higher conversion efficiency, first-year degradation below 1%, and an annual power loss of no more than 0.4% over 30 years. Compared to standard PERC cells, TOPCon modules retain their rated output for significantly longer, improving LCOE over the system lifetime.
What warranty does Jinko Solar provide for the Tiger Neo 72HL4-(V) modules?
Jinko Solar offers a 12-year product warranty covering material and workmanship defects, along with a 30-year linear power warranty. The power warranty guarantees the module will retain at least 87.4% of its nominal output after 30 years, with annual degradation capped at 0.4%. These terms are in line with industry-leading standards for N-type TOPCon panels.
Do Jinko Tiger Neo 72HL4-(V) panels perform well in low-light conditions and partial shading?
Yes. N-type TOPCon cells have a superior low-irradiance response compared to PERC cells, generating more energy on overcast days. The SMBB (multi-busbar) design shortens current paths and reduces mismatch losses under partial shading. Together these features improve annual energy yield beyond what the nameplate wattage alone suggests, making the modules a strong choice for locations with variable irradiance.
Are Jinko Tiger Neo 72HL4-(V) panels suitable for harsh environments such as coastal or agricultural sites?
Yes. The series is rated for salt mist and ammonia exposure, making it appropriate for coastal and farming environments. Modules are certified to withstand front-side snow loads up to 5400 Pa and wind loads up to 2400 Pa. Anti-PID performance is guaranteed per IEC 62804, further protecting long-term output in humid or chemically challenging conditions.
What is the maximum power output of the Jinko Tiger Neo 72HL4-(V) and what projects are these modules designed for?
The series tops out at 605 Wp (model JKM605N-72HL4-(V)). The large format and high per-module wattage make them best suited for utility-scale solar farms, commercial rooftops, and industrial ground-mount projects where maximizing power density and minimizing BoS component count is a priority. For small residential rooftops, a compact module from Jinko's current lineup would typically be a better fit.
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