Jinko Solar - Solar Panel Reviews

About Jinko Solar

Jinko Solar is a Chinese company producing low-cost but reliable panels we'd be happy to have on our own roofs. The company has a physical Australian office in Sydney, offering local support if you have a problem - and that's a very good thing. But you shouldn't need to use it, as generally speaking, Jinko solar panels have proven to be a cost-effective combination of reliability and price. The company also has dedicated warehouse facilities in Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.

Company History In Brief

Jinko was founded as a company in 2006. I don't think they actually made anything that year, but I have to presume they were thinking really hard about making stuff. Other highlights from the company's early days were the production of ingots (big solid lumps of silicon) in 2007, slicing ingots into wafers in 2008, using those wafers to make cells and solar panels in 2009, and then a stock market listing in 2010.

Since that time, the company has grown at a ferocious rate.

But a black mark in the company's history occurred in 2011, when hundreds of people protesting fish killed by a chemical spill in a nearby river stormed the Jinko factory in Haining City. Company cars were overturned, offices were trashed, and riot police were called in to stop the toxic avengers.

An organisation called the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) previously assessed solar panel manufacturers on environmental and social responsibility.

Jinko scored just 7 out of 100 in 2014, rising to 53 in 2015. However, much of this improvement reflected Jinko providing more information to the survey, rather than necessarily demonstrating better environmental performance.

Jinko subsequently topped SVTC's 2018-19 Solar Scorecard with 100 out of 100. That was an impressive result, although the scorecard's methodology placed considerable weight on companies' policies and disclosures.

But Jinko appears to have come a long way in a short time - and if they have a factory in your town, I am sure they are far less likely to kill all the fish in the local river than they used to. To further buff environmental credibility, Jinko Solar pledged to power its own operations with 100% renewable electricity by 2025. Unfortunately, they missed this target and now say they'll do it by 2030.

Manufacturing Locations And Capacity

Jinko Solar is one of the world's largest solar panel manufacturers. Most production occurs in China, but they also have facilities in Vietnam and a 24.9% share of a panel factory in the United States.

By the end of June 2026, Jinko reported cumulative worldwide solar panel shipments exceeding 420 GW. More than 250 GW of these shipments were Tiger Neo panels.

In the first half of 2026, Jinko shipped 29.6 GW of solar panels. The company expects its annual integrated manufacturing capacity to reach approximately 100 GW by the end of 2026, including around 14 GW at overseas facilities.

Jinko reported having 26,409 employees at the end of 2025. This was down from 33,830 a year earlier, reflecting changes to the company's production and organisational structure.

General Jinko Solar Panel Info

Jinko offers Tiger Neo and Tiger Pro solar panels in a range of wattages and efficiencies. Its latest Tiger Neo 3.0 residential panels range from 460W to 485W, with efficiencies reaching 24.27%. Jinko also produces larger panels intended mainly for commercial and utility-scale use.

The higher the panel efficiency, the less roof space a system will take up. For most installations, this is not a problem, but some people have a limited amount of room to install solar panels.

Like most manufacturers these days, Jinko is focusing on producing panels with "half-cut cells", which offer benefits including better partial shade tolerance.

Jinko has a strong record in independent panel testing. It was among 13 manufacturers recognised as Overall Highest Achievers in RETC's 2026 PV Module Index, which evaluates solar panels for reliability, performance, and quality.

Latest Panels

Jinko's latest Tiger Neo 3.0 residential panels use N-type TOPCon solar cells and dual-glass construction. These are currently their most efficient at 24.27%, with a capacity of up to 485W. Their temperature coefficient of Pmax, which measures efficiency loss due to heat, is -0.26%/°C, which is very good, although not quite the best available. In Australia, it has a 25-year product warranty for residential use. Its 30 year performance warranty allows up to 1% loss of output in its first year and a maximum of 0.35% loss of its original capacity in each subsequent year. So at the end of 30 years it should still have at least 88.85% of its original capacity.

Jinko Warranties

All the panels they currently ship to Australia are salt mist corrosion-resistant and suitable for installation on almost all roofs. Most Jinko panels installed on Australian roofs carry a 25-year product warranty and a 30 year performance warranty. But warranty periods vary between models, so check the terms for the panel you're considering. Jinko warranty documents can be downloaded here. 

Warranty Procedure For Orphaned Jinko Customers

If you have purchased Jinko panels from a solar installer who has since gone out of business, the responsibility for warranty claims shifts to Jinko Solar. Their customer service line in Australia is 1300 326 182. Affected customers should contact this line for warranty assistance.

You can also contact Jinko online here.

Jinko have advised that customers will be asked to send through photos and serial numbers of affected panels to an email address that they will provide, and they will then arrange for the replacement of the panels. If required, Jinko will be able to recommend installers to carry out the work if a customer is unable to organise one themselves.

Note that, regardless of what a written warranty may say, you are always covered by Australian Consumer Guarantees, which often provide considerably more protection than written warranties.

SolarQuotes Installers' Choice Awards Runner-Up

In the 2026 SolarQuotes Installers' Choice Awards, Jinko Solar secured second place in the best solar panels category, after finishing third in 2025. Homeowners also continue to rate Jinko among the top 10 best solar panel brands in Australia.

Jinko Solar Panels Are A Cost-Effective Choice

Jinko Solar panels offer a combination of good reliability and competitive pricing that can make them a very cost-effective choice for home solar installations in Australia.

Check out the reviews below from Australians who have these modules on their rooftops, and add your own Jinko Solar panels review if you're an owner of any of their PV products.