Jinko Solar’s Powerful Industry Certifications

As a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of solar panels and storage solutions, Jinko Solar is always in pursuit of certifications to maintain its highly trusted status within the industry. From attestations of green and net-zero production to assurances of product safety and efficiency, here’s a look at some of Jinko Solar’s certifications and what they mean for the company’s operations.

UL Solutions Certification

Among the oldest and best-known third-party quality assurance companies, UL Solutions is the global standard for testing, inspection, and certification services across a range of industries including solar and storage.

Recently, Jinko Solar announced that its 2000-Volt EAGLE Modules are the first in the world to be certified under UL 61730-1, UL 61730-2, and IEC 61215-1, IEC 61215-2, and IEC 61215-1-1 for superb photovoltaic safety, design, and performance.

Following this certification, Jinko Solar plans to make the module commercially available by 2025 and selectively deploy modules throughout the U.S. in the third quarter of this year. As the company’s highest voltage module, the 2000-Volt EAGLE further optimizes utility-scale projects by improving end-to-end efficiency and majorly reducing costs and energy losses.

“UL Solutions is synonymous with product safety and certification, so working with UL Solutions to achieve this 2000-volt milestone was a natural choice,” said Nigel Cockroft, general manager of Jinko Solar (U.S.) Inc. “Jinko Solar’s expertise lies not just in advanced [research and development] but also in bringing those technologies to scale and making them available cost-competitively to our U.S. customers. We look forward to the 2000-Volt EAGLE Modules making a tangible difference to our customers’ bottom lines.”

Zero Carbon Factory Certification

As the first photovoltaic company in the world to have its net-zero targets approved by corporate climate action organization the Science Based Targets Initiative, Jinko Solar is well on its way toward carbon-neutral operations by 2050 and has already had three of its facilities certified as a Zero Carbon Factory by TÜV Rheinland.

These factories, which produce ingots, wafers, cells, and modules, are run on a 100% mix of solar, hydro, and wind energy, and have aided the company in reducing its CO2 emissions by over 32,800 metric tons.

“With our corporate mission to ‘optimize the energy portfolio and take responsibility for enabling a sustainable future,’ Jinko Solar continues to contribute to the adoption of renewable energy and promote sustainable development. As a company, we are ready to flourish in a world where opportunities and challenges coexist,” commented Jinko Solar’s Vice President Dany Qian.

Leveraging its net-zero achievements, Jinko Solar recently unveiled N-type TOPCon Tiger Neo Green panels that are fully manufactured in facilities certified zero carbon and boast an initial capacity of 5 gigawatts.

“Our biggest impact on the environment will always come from providing customers with sustainable products and solutions that accelerate a greener future, reflecting the shared values of our customers, partners, and investors,” said Qian upon the product’s announcement.

Cradle to Cradle Certified

In further pursuit of greening its operations, Jinko Solar is one of only two solar companies with modules that have been Cradle to Cradle Certified, signifying that they adhere to strict design and manufacturing standards to ensure sustainability.

Based on the philosophy of product safety, circularity, and material responsibility, Cradle to Cradle Certified grades products in five categories: material health, product circularity, clean air and climate protection, water and soil stewardship, and social fairness.

On a rating scale from Bronze to Silver, Gold, and Platinum, a product is ranked based on its lowest overall score throughout the five categories. Jinko Solar has received a Silver Certification for EAGLE, EAGLE MX, EAGLE PERC, and EAGLE 1500 Volt series, indicating that the company has management systems in place that support the implementation and oversight of environmental policy within the supply chain.

“Everybody is talking about solar modules and other renewable technologies as offsetting CO2 emissions. But that’s just the product,” a Jinko Solar representative said in a 2019 interview with PV Magazine. “We wanted to show that it was also possible to do something with carbon emissions when it came to manufacturing. So the carbon offsetting is reflected in the value chain. That was the main driver [behind certification].”

Certified Record-Breaking Efficiency

With an emphasis on industry-leading research and development, Jinko Solar has set the record for solar conversion efficiency 22 times with its N-type cells. Recently, the company announced that following its 24.76% efficiency certification from TÜV Süd, its large-scale N-type modules had set a new global record for third-party certified module efficiency.

As the company continues to lead with its N-type shipments — which saw 76.4% year-over-year shipment growth in 2023 — it plans to further its commitments to ever-improving efficiency, a vow that’s crucial to the cost reductions powering the global transition to renewable energy.

“We will continue to invest in R&D innovation and mass production capabilities and to accelerate the pace of industry upgrading for advanced N-type product. We are confident to provide better returns to our customers with our cutting-edge technology and reliable supply chain,” commented Hao Jin, Ph.D., Jinko Solar’s chief technology officer.

Robust Certifications Empowering the Industry

In an industry typified by intense competition and constant developments, Jinko Solar continues to stand out with its adherence to crucial safety, sustainability, and efficiency certifications. As the company continues to lead the solar industry in global sales, it’s clear that the solar market is moving toward an emphasis on environmental and social responsibility.

With the company continuously finding new ways to advance its sustainable initiatives — like investing $50 million into a dedicated R&D center in Penang, Malaysia — it’s likely to further innovation and garner new certifications that propel the industry to new heights.

“The pressing need to reduce carbon emissions calls for faster technological development and greater accessibility to new technologies in the solar PV industry,” Jin said in a recent press release. “At Jinko Solar, we want to help other market players and our clients to identify opportunities for developing new technologies and products that can help them to navigate the complex landscape technology mapping.”