Daniel Slotta
Research expert covering Greater China
JinkoSolar - statistics & facts
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., is listed as one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world. The Chinese company established its roots as a wafer manufacturer in 2006 and has consolidated itself as a distributor of solar products to utilities as well as residential and commercial customers in over 70 countries and regions around the world. Nevertheless, China remains JinkoSolar’s largest market despite seeing its reach expand - especially in Europe, the United States and emerging markets such as Chile, Thailand, and India.
New solar photovoltaic installations have grown significantly in the last few years and are forecast to continue growing in the upcoming years, with China the largest market worldwide.
Leading solar producers worldwide
JinkoSolar is one of the leading solar manufacturers worldwide, which include Canadian Solar, First Solar, GCL-SI, Hanwha Q-CELLS, JA Solar, LONGI Solar, Risen Energy, and Trina Solar, among others. In 2022, JinkoSolar ranked fifth among solar PV producers with total shipments of almost 24 gigawatts. The company is also among the solar manufacturers with the highest market capitalization. As of March 2023, JinkoSolar's market capitalization amounted to 22.38 billion U.S. dollars.Production of solar modules
JinkoSolar has a vertically integrated solar value chain, producing ingots and wafers, solar cells, and solar modules. The company manufactures polycrystalline photovoltaic modules as well as the Eagle Black and Eagle Dual modules, which offer improved efficiency rates. JinkoSolar also sells electricity within China. Its subsidiary, Jinko Power, is focused on developing, building, and operating solar power plants around the world.New solar photovoltaic installations have grown significantly in the last few years and are forecast to continue growing in the upcoming years, with China the largest market worldwide.
