JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE Stock Code: JKS) still being a young company, has become since its IPO in New York, one of the world’s largest crystalline solar manufacturing companies with capacity 1.5 GW in 2013.
As a leading vertically integrated supplier of ingots, wafers, solar cells and solar modules, JinkoSolar has developed into one the world's most successful and reliable producers of crystalline solar PV modules. Our full control over the production chain allows us to guarantee the highest quality for our products and a much more efficient cost structure. With these competitive advantages, we are able to pass benefits on to our customers around the world.
Year started: | 2006 |
Year started renewables: | 2006 |
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Last Updated: | 10/11/2023 |
Jinko was the largest solar panel manufacturer in the world in 2018 in terms of volume.
It makes both monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels form its factories in China.
Its JKM300M-60 module has a very respectable 18.33% efficiency and they also now have a premium module, JKM315M-60-V, which claims an efficiency of 19.24%, although with this panel being at the top of the series range (295 watts to 315 watts) it is in limited supply and not commonly used.
Jinko has had securities listed on the NYSE now for many years and is a stable and profitable company. They are considered tier 1 and bankable by most major banks.
The debate rages about the merits or otherwise of Chinese made solar panels. However, Jinko, and the other handful of tier 1 Chinese solar companies are world-class in terms of quality and price. Even with the import tariff imposed by the Trump administration in 2018 (now 25% in 2019) they are still cheaper than American made panels.
They are slightly less efficient than the most efficient solar panels from Sunpower, LG and Panasonic but efficiency is only an issue where you need power density because you have limited roof space suitable for solar panels. All things being equal, two solar panels of the same wattage (say 300 watts) will produce the same amount of power even if one is more efficient than the other. Efficiency is already taken into account when rating the wattage of the panel. As such their is a limit to how much extra you should pay for a more efficient panel.
Perhaps the biggest fear people have about buying Chinese modules is that the Chinese have a different attitude to warranties and brand than most western companies. I think this fear is well founded when it comes to second and third-tier Chinese manufacturers but when it comes to the largest manufacturers I think there is now enough equity in their brand that they will actively seek to protect it by ensuring quality control and supporting genuine warranty claims.
Having said this, no pure solar panel company has the same brand equity as a company like Panasnic or LG, or the level of financial stability these brands offer. However, they offer this at a price!
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 08/14/2021
Just installed 34 535 watt panels. Seeing over 100kwh on most days. Pushing the inverter to its limit... read more
SAINT CLAIR, MI
Houlton, WI
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/26/2020
NorthStar recommend Jinko based on their reputation and after about a month, all panels are working great.... read more
NAMPA, ID
La Verkin, UT
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/10/2020
I reviewed several panel options and their reviews were high.
Hillsboro, OR
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/29/2020
As recommended by Blue Raven Solar, they look great and provide the best performance in the industry
Nampa, ID
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/28/2020
We just got installed not sure how the panels work, but they look very nice and neat. Not what I expected.... read more
Charleston, SC
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/26/2020
I don’t know what to say, the panels look nice and seem like they do exactly what they’re supposed to. All 30 panels are performing within their expected range and doing what they’re supposed to do. They do have a quality ISO9001 certification as well, which I was insistent on for the company that manufactures such a big investment.... read more
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/25/2020
Recommended by Tick Tock. Also, researched and found good reviews.
Nampa, ID
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/23/2020
We've heard nothing but positive information about Blue Raven Solar... Service and quality is very important to us and it has been totally amazing from start to finish. Would definitely recommend it to other...... read more
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/22/2020
400W panels, look nice and high quality. Price was very good.
Saint Augustine, FL
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/27/2019
Neutral. I don't know how they compare to others.
Waterloo, WI
West Yarmounth , MA
Littleton, CO
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/03/2019
Jinko scored highly on the Solar Scorecard index that rated companies based on a variable of environmental factors. That and they also had a great value. Other companies tried to get me to purchase "premium" mods with much higher costs, but the return with Jinko was much better.... read more
Oronoco , MN
River Falls, WI
St. Joseph, MN
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/23/2019
Jinko solar panels were recommended by All Energy Solar. Other users were satisfied. The company had a high rating for use in central Minnesota residences. All the speicifcations were clear.... read more
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/14/2019
we had no say in the brand, they told us they use multiple brands and wouldn't specify which they were going to use.... read more
Weidman, MI
NLasVegas, NV
Flagstaff, AZ
Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/27/2019
I went on the advice of my installer, so far they seem to be performing as intended.
Northfield, MN
Type: Other
Reviewed: 08/13/2019
They do what they say they're going to do and do it when they schedule it.
Cambria, CA
Oak Grove, OR
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/31/2019
I've seen panels with silver aluminum frames or blue panels which look bad. Jinko Premium All Black panels look great installed. Neighbors stop by to compliment how good they look. A solar engineer I know reviewed the specs, and gave two thumbs-up on them. Their producing nicely, even on cloudy days.... read more
, CO
Type: Other
Reviewed: 07/26/2019
That's what was offered and we liked the idea of no batteries on the good.
LAS CRUCES, NM
Type: Other
Reviewed: 06/21/2019
365W large module panels, good fit for my roof size
Oregon city, OR
fort pierce, FL
Safety Harbor, FL
Elgin, TX
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/28/2019
The Jinko panels are the panels sold to us by Green NRG. We liked the fact that the Jinko panels have a 25 yr warranty.... read more
Type: Other
Reviewed: 05/18/2019
Recommended by Northstar and appeared to be a competitive solution. So far, producing as expected!
Corpus Christi, TX
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/27/2019
So far we are happy with the power generation, there was so much up and down. The electrician re-did the installation. The city is due to inspect the panels. The panels themselves they are happy, and our electric bills are low. Quinn was excellent and very knowledgeable. Now we are smooth sailing with penny power bills. I can't say enough good things about Spark Solar.Now we are smooth sailing with penny power bills. Also I want everyone to know that the home-owners might spike slightly, but you can file for a solar exemption with the city of Corpus Christi. That prevents a tax-increase on your home value.... read more
Kingsville, TX
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/27/2019
My experience was a bit slow at first, the installation was crazy high, but Paden helped me out and the electrician was able to resolve each problem. But I am excited to see the next bill because I know we are producing so much power. To the owners and to Seth thank you for re-installing and refunding me for my payments. Paden and Freddy just did outstanding. Good value. Good communication. Professionally done. They care about their solar projects.... read more
royse city, TX
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/27/2019
I had an issue on how his usage has increased, but the most recent bill was great. I spoke with Seth and he addressed most of my concerns. I could not be any more pleased with Jeremy with Spark Solar. They provided superior service from the bid thru the installation and paperwork. Seth the owner was good with communication and the team took care of the electrician duties. Team was very careful to install the necessary conduit in a professional and aesthetically pleasing manner. As I will be looking at his work every day, its nice to have it look good.... read more
Victoria, TX
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/27/2019
The solar consultant that contacted us was Brad, and he was a pleasure to deal with. He came to our house and gathered all the information needed, such as roof size, past energy usage etc. Within an hour I had received a very detailed proposal which included charts and graphs explaining how going solar would be beneficial. Even though our electricity bill was not that much each month, my wife and I decided that we wanted to go solar to make a statement, and do our part to fight Global Warming. Seth was helpful with closing deal and providing great feedback.... read more
corpus christi, TX
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/27/2019
Excellent service. Lower cost than Elon Musk's company and three other installers. Higher efficiency and great customer service. Paden was amazing and so is Seth who as I remember is the owner of Spark Solar.... read more
Pinellas Park
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/25/2019
Matt Taylor was so professional and always available. He explained every step of the process to the. I highly recommend him.... read more
crystal river fl, FL
FORT PIERCE, FL
Odem, TX
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/23/2019
The installers did a great job and it was neat. Brad also did an incredible job explaining every step of the process. We are so happy with the results. To the owner, I would like to say thank you so much and I am excited about my next power bill.... read more
, TX
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/23/2019
I am very happy with Spark Solar. The process has been a bit slow however Quinn has been amazing as an adviser. They went above and beyond and taking care of my next electrical bill for me so I am very satisfied. I got a home monitoring system that I enjoy as well as I can see how my solar panels function. Especially, happy with easy DocuSign process because I work 8 to 5 and I did not have any extra time to spend signing documents.... read more
Turner, OR
granbury, TX
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/16/2019
We are excited to see how this summer turns out. The process was a bit stressful at first, but it all worked out.... read more
Rainbow, TX
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/16/2019
We are very happy with the results thus far. Thank you!
Corpus Christi, TX
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/11/2019
Everything is fine so far, Quinn has been a pleasure. Last Thursday, she was very impressed with the entire process. I am very excited to get the service. I intend to give plenty of referrals.... read more
granbury, TX
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/11/2019
Dusty continually called my family and followed up. He wanted to make sure we got all of our goodies. We love our brand new system. They were quick and they got it all done pretty fast. They showed where the emergency shutoff is, and I feel so taken care of by the team. I would recommend again.... read more
Punta Gorda, FL
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/10/2019
The solar panels are up and working. Love our new payment to FPL - connection fee and taxes only. This month's bill $9.00 to FPL.... read more
Greenwood, DE
Shirley, NY
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/17/2019
They were highly recommended
Hendersonville, NC
Georgetown , TX
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/01/2019
We linked the quality and efficiency of the panels and their price matched our budget.
Lebanon, NJ
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/10/2018
They are producing more than expected. Great panels. Look great from the street as they are very black.... read more
Type: Other
Reviewed: 02/28/2018
Great brand, and they're building a plant in Jacksonville, so I'm very happy with my selection
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/27/2017
The Jinko Panels are true black panels. Our HOA was very, very stringent in the location and color of the panels. These panels are completely black with black framing and met the HOA regulations.... read more
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/12/2017
Originally we were slated to get Suniva 175, but they were no longer available late spring, so Creative Solar recommended the Jinko Solar, with slightly higher rating. The install group said they were good panels and thus far we are very happy with them.... read more
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/12/2017
The panels provide a clean, nonintrusive look to the house and have functioned flawlessly from the start.... read more
Type: Other
Reviewed: 11/07/2017
The 34 panels appear to be of high quality
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/18/2017
These panels are attractive and offer a great balance between cost and efficiency.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 10/12/2017
I did my research on Jinko. They are one of the largest manufacturers of solar panels in the world. They should be around to backup their 25yr warranty.... read more
Austin, TX
Type: Other
Reviewed: 09/25/2017
A superior black finish, and looks to be a long-lasting design.
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/21/2017
no problems with the physical components that I am aware of. This complaint is all about the absence of customer service... read more
19 Apple Tree Road Flemington, NJ
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/08/2017
Panels are doing very well so far. I was startled only once when the snow and ice came tumbling down from the panels on the roof.... read more
Type: Other
Reviewed: 03/26/2017
Jinko Solar is the main solar panel that is used by this company. This is a cheap Chinese solar panel. It is mainly used by this company because it's cheap. If the company cared about panel quality, they would be using Sunpower modules which are the most efficient panel on the market.... read more
, MD
Type: Other
Reviewed: 12/14/2016
Jinko Solar modules appear to be a great name brand for much larger projects in the utility scale arena so I figured their overall performance for residential applications would be more than adequate.... read more
Type: Other
Reviewed: 04/21/2016
I have bought these panels from BriteStreet in Denver. He was so helpful and these panels were exactly what I was looking for! I was helped by Jordan, He gave me a great deal. They're truly the one stop shop.... read more
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