JinkoSolar, the global leading PV and ESS supplier, officially signed a 500MW supply agreement for high-efficiency Tiger Neo 3.0 modules with a core strategic distribution partner in South Korea. These modules are set to comprehensively serve the country's commercial and industrial (C&I) as well as residential distributed markets. As the leading non-domestic brand in South Korea by PV module shipment volume, JinkoSolar is reinforcing its commitment to the region with the latest generation Tiger Neo 3.0. Leveraging its exceptional efficiency, high power output, superior low-light performance, and industry-leading shading tolerance, JinkoSolar provides distributed solar customers in South Korea with a highly reliable solution for maximizing power generation yields.
High Power and High Efficiency: Unlocking Ultimate Rooftop Value
South Korea features extensive mountainous terrain and densely populated urban areas, where distributed rooftops frequently face physical constraints such as limited space and load-bearing capacity. Consequently, power generation capacity per unit area has become the core metric for module selection. Equipped with next-generation TOPCon cells, the Tiger Neo 3.0 achieves mass-produced cell efficiencies exceeding 27%, a front-side module efficiency of 24.8%, and a maximum output power of 670W. Under identical rooftop area conditions, the Tiger Neo 3.0 can increase installed capacity by 8% to 10% while reducing the total number of modules, mounting structures, and installation labor required, thereby directly lowering Balance of System (BOS) costs. Every inch of rooftop space is fully activated, ensuring a higher return on investment for every kilowatt-hour generated.
Low-Light Advantage: High-Efficiency Response to Long-Wave Red Light, Delivering Continuous Power in Early Mornings, Evenings, and Overcast Conditions
Located in the East Asian monsoon region, South Korea experiences frequent overcast and rainy weather throughout the year, with brief daylight hours during winter. Low-irradiation periods at dawn and dusk account for a significant proportion of the annual power generation time. The fundamental advantage of Tiger Neo 3.0's low-light performance stems from two major structural differences. First, its cell architecture naturally isolates the positive and negative electrodes, resulting in high parallel resistance and extremely low leakage current. In contrast, BC cells have both electrodes on the same side, creating leakage channels that cause significant photogenerated current loss under low-light conditions. Second, the heavily doped area of the localized N-poly structure on the rear side of the Tiger Neo 3.0 accounts for less than 30%, minimizing parasitic absorption and yielding a response efficiency to the long-wave red light dominant at dawn and dusk that far exceeds that of BC technology. In practical testing, Tiger Neo 3.0 maintains a relative power output of 95%-98% under 200W/m² low irradiation, compared to only 93%-95% for competing BC products. Coupled with the South Korean electricity market's pricing mechanism, which features higher tariffs during morning and evening peak hours, every extra kilowatt-hour generated by the Tiger Neo 3.0 during these low-light periods translates directly into higher electricity sales revenue for system owners.
Robust Shading Tolerance: Stable Output in Complex Terrains and Dense Urban Environments
South Korea is characterized by high urban density and a multitude of multi-story residential buildings. Surrounding C&I buildings, ancillary facilities such as billboards, ventilation ducts, and elevator shafts are commonplace. Furthermore, with high urban greening rates and frequent bird activity, partial shading represents a continuous challenge for distributed PV systems in the country. By restructuring the cell layout, Tiger Neo 3.0 doubles its shading tolerance performance. The newly optimized circuit design reduces hot spot temperatures by over 30°C during partial shading, significantly enhancing system safety. Whether enduring dappled tree shadows between buildings in the afternoon or elongated shadows cast by high-rises at dawn and dusk, the Tiger Neo 3.0 delivers stable output, minimizing power generation losses caused by shading. This empowers distributed customers in South Korea and worldwide, contributing to the comprehensive popularization of clean energy.
