JinkoSolar has announced the launch of a new series of ultra-efficient 2021 flagship Tiger Neo modules, just over a year after the release of its Tiger Pro module series.

The New Tiger Neo adopts N-type TOPCon technology with further enhancements in performance, power, energy density and reliability. In mass production, the new module delivers a maximum power output of up to 620 W and an ultra-high conversion efficiency of up to 22.30%.

Mass produced from 182mm wafers, the new Tiger Neo modules feature Multi-Busbar (MBB) and half-cut cell technology to reduce internal resistance loss, and the circular solder strip design increases optical gain so that the module has an ultra-high efficiency of up to 22.30%.

Tiger Neo’s bifacial factor of up to 85% is a great advantage because it allows about 5% to 15% higher energy yield compared to conventional P-type bifacial modules in its life-time period. A higher bifacial factor also improves its power generation capacity and power generation efficiency.

The Tiger Neo module also has a lower temperature coefficient than the P-type, which makes it more durable to withstand extreme and high-temperature environments. Its low-light performance and small irradiance angle prolongs exposure time of the panel during the day. Combining the advantages of low-temperature coefficient, low degradation and high bifacial factor, these qualities enable an annual energy yield which is 3% higher than that of mainstream P-type bifacial modules.

With higher efficiency, higher bifacial factor, lower degradation, lower working temperatures and better low irradiance performance, JinkoSolar’s N-type TOPCon technology is touted to become the industry’s next-generation of mainstream technology after the mono PERC.

“The global PV market is entering a new era of energy generation at an unprecedented speed,” said Kangping Chen, CEO of JinkoSolar. “The need to address different energy application scenarios and the urgency of the government and various industries for energy transformation have pushed the need for solar power to new levels. The new Tiger Neo flagship series was designed to meet the needs of large-scale utility projects, industrial and commercial distributed generation and residential applications. Through the advantages of the N-type TOPCon technology, customers can invest in PV systems that are more efficient, more reliable, and more profitable. We believe that the Tiger Neo modules will continue to set new industry standards, and further promote the development of the global solar industry so that more people can enjoy a brighter future driven by clean energy solutions.”

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