For years, the solar industry has promoted the idea that a bifacial module automatically guarantees a certain percentage of energy yield. During a technical webinar focused on distributed generation, Jinko Solar argued that this claim is not only incorrect but can also lead to miscalculations, overestimated production, and unrealistic expectations for developers and investors.
“It is not correct to assume a default value of 10% or 15%, because each project must be properly sized,” stated Jennifer Escobar , Technical Service Manager Latin America at Jinko Solar .
The announcement coincides with the commercial launch of the new Tiger Neo 3.0 series, the company's most advanced panel for utility-scale and distributed generation applications. The line includes modules ranging from 650 to 670 W , maintains the dimensions of the previous generation, and increases the bifaciality coefficient to 85%.
“We have achieved a coefficient of 85%, which represents a 5% increase compared to the typical 80% of TOPCon products. Therefore, this allows for greater rear capture potential compared to previous generations, always depending on the installation conditions and project design,” Escobar stated.
However, the executive insisted that technology alone does not define the project's actual performance. She explained that bifacial energy generation depends directly on variables such as roof albedo, installation height, ventilation, shading, and ambient reflectance.
“Effects such as poorly positioned cables or an excessively low height can significantly reduce bifacial gain,” the executive warned. In this regard, Jinko recommends maintaining a minimum clearance from the installation surface, according to the applicable installation manual, to promote ventilation and optimal module performance.
The company also emphasizes that the use of bifacial modules does not automatically imply high rear capture on industrial or commercial roofs.
“In most applications, the front face continues to be the main contributor to generation, but the back face allows us to capture an additional gain that will always depend on the design,” the manager explained.
Market context: signs of rebalancing in the photovoltaic industry
Jinko's product portfolio is the ideal solution to meet the needs of the global photovoltaic market, which is currently experiencing some disruptions unrelated to technology—where Jinko continues to be a leader—but rather to other factors, such as the recent changes to tax incentives for photovoltaic exports from China. This is causing a current increase in module prices compared to the lows recorded in 2025, stemming from existing overcapacity that should finally stabilize during 2026.
However, Jinko Solar has recently reached the milestone of 400 GW distributed in modules and has managed to regain the position of the world's largest solar manufacturer since 2023, while simultaneously increasing orders from distributors by 60% during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period of the previous year.
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