JinkoSolar provided 1.32GW of its N-type TOPCon Tiger Neo bifacial modules for the offshore solar project in HG14 waters off Shandong, developed by CHN Energy Investment Corporation’s Guohua Investment, marking the successful grid connection of the world’s largest gigawatt-scale offshore solar project. This achievement highlights JinkoSolar’s leading position in offshore solar technology and sets a new standard for innovative offshore solar applications globally.
Offshore solar power, known for its high efficiency and minimal land use, is seen as a critical direction for future energy solutions. However, the ocean is an extremely challenging environment, with high salt fog, UV exposure, and temperature fluctuations, which continuously test module durability.
With deep expertise and continuous innovation, JinkoSolar tailored its N-type TOPCon Tiger Neo modules specifically for harsh marine conditions, ensuring a solid technical foundation for this successful grid connection. These modules are engineered with advanced designs and materials for enhanced power density, efficiency, and reduced degradation. They also feature dual-glass, semi-tempered glass, and POE encapsulation to withstand moisture and salt fog corrosion, making them ideal for handling seawater exposure, strong winds, and extreme temperatures, thereby enhancing power generation efficiency and reducing costs.
JinkoSolar has long been committed to offshore solar technology. Testing from Jinko’s base in the coastal areas of Putian, Fujian, shows that TOPCon modules deliver 1.58% more power per watt than P-type BC modules, providing reliable support for offshore projects and boosting sea area utilization. Once fully operational, the project is estimated to produce 1.78 billion kWh annually, enough to supply power for around 2.67 million residents, equivalent to saving 503,800 tons of coal and reducing CO₂ emissions by about 1.34 million tons.
Notably, in the rigorous test on a semi-submersible offshore floating solar platform, JinkoSolar’s TOPCon modules demonstrated 20% less degradation than standard modules over 1.5 years, further proving the reliability and durability of Jinko’s TOPCon technology and highlighting its leading role in offshore solar applications.