Jinko Solar Panels Australia

‍About Jinko

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Jinko is a Chinese solar panel manufacturer, founded in 2006 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2010. Headquartered in Shanghai, Jinko has become respected for its budget friendly but quality panels and produces huge volumes globally - having recently passed the huge milestone of 300gW (giga-watts, ie. 300,000,000 kilo-watts!) worth of panels shipped in November 2024.

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Currently, Jinko are shipping about 1gW every four days with customers in just about every country in the world, making them one of the world’s largest solar panel manufacturers.

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Are Jinko Solar Panels High Quality?

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Unlike many value brands, we recommend Jinko if your budget can’t stretch to more premium solar panel brands like REC. Jinko solar panels perform well for their price point, and are backed up by a solid warranty for 25 years on the product and 30 years on linear performance - see below for more on this.

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For a value brand, Jinko also has a strong focus on quality, having stacked up a whole bunch of certifications and awards, and claims they employ 1,500 team members in QC (quality control) alone. Jinko’s highly automated ‘Smart Factory’ continuously records the production line as part of their stringent 52 step QC and inspection process to try and get closer to their goal of zero manufacturing defects.

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Is Jinko a Well Supported Solar Panel Brand in Australia?

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Jinko is well represented in Australia, with the solar panel manufacturer having a local head office for sales and support in Parramatta, NSW, as well as a steadily-growing network of accredited solar installers that use and recommend their panels.

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Jinko solar panels are also distributed by a number of large solar wholesalers throughout Australia, meaning they’re a proven performer after installation in all Australian conditions.

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About Jinko Tiger NEO N-Type Solar Panels

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The Tiger NEO N-Type is one of the latest Jinko panel models on the market. Available now in a solid 440W power class, you can expect each Jinko panel to take up roughly 2 square metres of roof space. Whilst we can design just about any size system depending on your requirements, some popular system sizes are below along with the approximate roof space required at a minimum:

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9 panels (3.96kW) - 19m2
15 panels (6.6kW) - 31m2
20 panels (8.8kW) - 42m2
24 panels (10.56kW) - 50m2
34 panels (14.96kW) - 70m2

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Pros and Cons of Jinko Tiger NEO N-Type Solar Panels

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Pros - Why We Recommend Jinko Tiger NEO N-Type Solar Panels

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High 440W power class means more power from fewer panels
Excellent value option if your budget does not allow more premium brands
Sleek looking all black ‘silhouette’ panels look great, particularly with black anodised rail and mounting
Better cell technology than P-type panels
High salt resistance - great if living near the coast
Solid 25 year product and 30 year linear performance warranty

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Cons - Why You Might Consider Other Options Than Jinko Tiger NEO N-Type Solar Panels

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Not tested to the same wind loading and hail resistance standards as other brands like REC
Product and performance warranty is long but not as comprehensive as the likes of REC’s ProTrust
If you don’t want panels made in China (but they do make most of the world’s solar panels!)

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What Do Jinko Tiger NEO N-Type Solar Panels Look Like?

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Jinko Tiger NEO N-Type solar panels are currently available in an all-black or ‘silhouette’ appearance. This means that the white backing sheet is not visible, so you won’t see a white or grey ‘grid’ on the front of the panel. Many people think this makes the panels look more modern or sleek, particularly on a darker roof, and especially so when paired with black rail and mounting.

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*This particular model of Jinko Tiger NEO N-Type is all black or silhouette in appearance, looking super modern on most roofs.*

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Here’s some photos of a recent installation in Gulmarrad, NSW. Our client Steve opted for 15x Jinko JKM440-54HLR-B solar panels paired with a Sungrow SG5.0RS solar inverter. Obviously we’re biased, but we think Steve’s new solar system looks very modern and unobtrusive on his recently refinished concrete tile roof.

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How Do Jinko Tiger NEO N-Type Solar Panels Perform?

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Our clients that have opted for Jinko Tiger NEO N-Type solar panels are typically seeing excellent solar production and thousands in energy bill savings, even in lower light conditions.

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For example, Steve in Gulmarrad is seeing total daily production from his 6.6kW of Jinko Tiger NEO N-Type solar system as high as 40kWh even in early Autumn - just look at this power curve:

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*Power curves don’t get much better than this! A quality system plus an excellent day for solar = very healthy generation and big solar savings.*

Yet even during the worst days of torrential rain during ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, production was still a relatively impressive 10kWh:

*Heavy rain from thick clouds during the cyclone meant a lacklustre few days for any solar system, but Steve’s Jinko panels still made the best of it.*

One of the impressive things about Jinko’s Tiger NEO N-Type panels is how they perform on really hot days. Skipping over the physics lesson, Jinko claim that the Tiger NEO N-Type’s lower temperature coefficient means it will generate up to 2% more power than P-Type panels, as can be seen in this graph:

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*Jinko claim their N-type tech works better in hot temps (like we get most days in the typical Aussie spring and summer) over P-type panels.*

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How Much Do Jinko Tiger NEO N-Type Solar Panels Cost?

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Jinko Tiger NEO N-Type solar panels currently retail for about $170-$180 each, plus shipping and handling. At 1.78m long and 21kg each they are typically shipped on a pallet and unloaded with a forklift or a strong team of solar installers!

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It’s important to understand the cost of solar panels on their own is just one part of any solar system installation. There is also the rail, mounting, inverter, cabling/wiring, consumables and labour to consider.

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The total investment required for a fully installed solar system with Jinko Tiger NEO N-type solar panels will vary depending on the complexity of the installation, your roof type, inverter selected, and whether you want a battery installed now or in the future.

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We consider a standard installation to be something like a:

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Single-storey dwelling
with a tin or Colorbond roof
no switchboard works or other non-standard work
a premium Sungrow inverter and Clenergy mounting

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As a general guide, you can expect the total investment for a fully installed Jinko Tiger NEO N-type solar panel system to start from the following prices for a standard installation:

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9 panels (3.96kW) - from $4,499
15 panels (6.6kW) - from $5,599
20 panels (8.8kW) - from $7,499
24 panels (10.56kW) - from $8,399
34 panels (14.96kW) - from $10,499

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Pricing above is after the federal government’s STC incentive discount. Final pricing is subject to site-inspection and quote as each property and installation is different.

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What’s the Warranty on Jinko Tiger NEO N-Type Solar Panels?

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Jinko offers a 25 year product warranty on their Tiger NEO N-Type solar panels. This means that Jinko will cover replacement for any faults in the panel from manufacturing for up to 25 years. Unlike some other more premium brands like REC, you may still have to find an installer to remove and replace the affected panels at your cost.

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Jinko also offers a 30 year linear performance warranty on the Tiger NEO N-Type. Whilst the nominal power output of all solar panels degrade over time, Jinko guarantee the performance of the panels will not degrade more than a certain amount each year - in this case no more than 1.0% in the first year, and not more than 0.4% over the 30 year total, meaning that your Jinko Tiger NEO N-type solar panels will still be performing at at least 87.4% 30 years after installation!

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It’s important to note that Jinko’s solar panel warranty - like most manufacturers - does not necessarily cover certain weather events like large hail or wind strength above the tested load, as well as faults arising from poor or incorrect installation methods. This is just another reason to select an installer with a high-quality reputation, and if you live in an area with frequent storms and hail you may want to consider a stronger panel like REC’s Alpha Pure RX.

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