Jinko Solar Panels

The History of Jinko Solar

Originally founded in 2006 and publicly trading as of 2010, JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world. Serving over 190 countries and regions, JinkoSolar caters to more than 3,000 customers across the globe, including rural, regional and suburban customers across Australia.

JinkoSolar’s meteoric growth to become a consistent global leader in module shipments culminated in the company being listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Science and Technology Innovation Board in 2022. As of the first quarter of 2024, JinkoSolar has maintained its position as the global leader in module shipments for five consecutive years, with a cumulative total of more than 230 GW of module shipments.

Known for pioneering the “vertical integration” capacity from silicon wafer and cell to module production in the industry, JinkoSolar has also positioned themselves as an innovator and industry opinion leader in various international frameworks, including B20, and joined the RE100 green initiative in 2019. Unlike other module manufacturers, JinkoSolar also produces their own ingots and wafers in-house, using advanced ICP-MS (inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry) and PL photoluminescence testing to ensure the utmost wafer quality. This commitment to producing high-quality original components further positioned JinkoSolar as an industry leader in global solar markets.

By the end of 2024, JinkoSolar’s monocrystalline silicon wafer, cell and module production capacity will reach 120GW, 110GW and 130GW respectively, of which the N-type production capacity will be more than 100GW in the next 24 years, and the N-type production capacity scale is leading the industry. JinkoSolar also owns 14 globalised manufacturing bases in China, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the United States, with plans to expand to new markets as global solar trends continue to evolve.