JinkoSolar, a global supplier of photovoltaic and energy storage solutions, used its 2026 SNEC New Product Launch and Media Briefing to introduce its new chief executive Charlie Cao and present a suite of advanced solar and storage technologies on the eve of the 19th International Solar Photovoltaic and Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition.
Charlie Cao made his first public appearance since taking office and outlined the company’s evolving global strategy as JinkoSolar marks its 20th anniversary. He said globalization remains central to the company’s identity and confirmed a transition towards what he described as Global Manufacturing 3.0, shifting from global marketing and manufacturing towards global investment. He also introduced the CLASS model, which focuses on Cooperation, Licensing, Access, Service and Sharing to support localised manufacturing for local markets. The approach is already being implemented in the United States and Middle East markets.
At the product launch, JinkoSolar unveiled its Tiger Neo 5.0 photovoltaic modules, which achieve up to 700W power output within the same module size and a conversion efficiency of 25.91%. The company said this marks a significant step forward for TOPCon technology, supported by advances in silicon substrate quality, light trapping structures, full area passivation and optimized packaging. The modules also achieve power density above 259W/m² and deliver up to 3% higher energy yield compared with similarly sized competitor products.
The company emphasized that the Tiger Neo 5.0 platform is designed as a value driven solution rather than a single performance upgrade, focusing on higher system returns over the lifecycle of installations.
JinkoSolar also presented a suite of scenario specific modules targeting different application environments. These include dust resistant modules designed to reduce operations and maintenance costs through nano coated glass, AIDC modules tailored for data centers that increase lifetime power generation by more than 3% and significantly reduce system risk costs, and Safety Guardian modules capable of withstanding 55 mm hailstones while meeting dual Class A fire safety standards. Additional products include anti-glare modules for transport infrastructure with reflectance as low as 7%, lightweight modules at 7 kg per m² for load constrained rooftops, and reinforced Mount Tai modules designed for harsh desert and wasteland environments.
On the energy storage side, Jinko ESS introduced the SunTera G5 system with a capacity of 7.76 MWh per unit. The system uses a cell to pack architecture and achieves an energy density above 570 kWh/m² within a standard 20 foot container. It delivers round trip efficiency of more than 96% and is designed for a 25 year operational lifespan with state of health maintained at or above 70%.
The system incorporates artificial intelligence driven functions for battery health prediction, fault alerts and operational optimisation. It is positioned for use in industrial parks, renewable energy integration projects, artificial intelligence data centres and grid scale storage applications.
JinkoSolar also highlighted continued progress in advanced cell research, reporting that its perovskite TOPCon tandem cells have achieved a certified peak efficiency of 34.82%, marking the company’s 33rd world record in this area. The company said the breakthrough results from deeper integration of perovskite and TOPCon technologies, alongside ongoing innovation in materials and cell structures.
With the launch of the Tiger Neo 5.0 platform, the SunTera G5 storage system and a broad portfolio of application specific modules, JinkoSolar said it is building an integrated smart energy ecosystem spanning generation, storage and system optimisation, anchored in continuous technological innovation and expanded global deployment.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal

 






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