Solar panel manufacturers in China continue to play an important role in boosting the country's solar energy generation. In 2024, China accounted for about 57% of new global solar and wind additions, which is double the amount of renewable energy generated compared to regions like the  US, Europe, and India. About 43.2% of the nation's electricity was generated from renewables(excluding hydro) in 2024, which includes 839 TWh of solar energy generation.

The Asia Pacific region witnessed the highest growth in wind and solar output (399 TWh), China led the race with a 91% regional growth and 57% total global growth. In this blog, we have covered the top Chinese solar panel manufacturers, ranked based on the module shipments in 2025. 

Top Solar Panel Manufacturers in China (2025) ranked by module shipments Q1 2025

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

JinkoSolar is one of the largest solar panel manufacturers in China and is known to build a vertically integrated solar PV module chain with 12 global production facilities and 22 overseas subsidiaries in various countries.

Founded in 2006, it is headquartered in Shanghai, China it was the first solar energy company to join the RE 100 green initiative and is one of the top Chinese solar panel companies.

Jinko Solar's product portfolio includes:

• Tiger Neo (Series includes Tiger Neo 78HC-BDV, Tiger Neo 72HC, and Tiger Neo 72HC-BDV)

• Tiger Pro (Series includes Tiger Pro Monofacial and Tiger Pro Bifacial TB)

• Tiger (Ultra-high efficiency and the highest IRR (internal rate of return))

• Cheetah (Cheetah HC 72M and Cheetah HC 60M)

• ESS (Residential, Commercial and Industrial (C&I), Utility)

On 18th July 2025, JinkoSolar announced it is open to taking orders for Tiger Neo 3.0.

LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi Group)

LONGI is well-known in the solar PV industry for its solutions, including BIPV (building-integrated photovoltaics), BAPV (building applied photovoltaics), agriculture-solar complementary solutions, eco-friendly power station solutions, and hybrid power plant solutions.

It was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Xi'an, China.

LONGI specializes in technologies such as:

• Bifacial Technology

• Diamond Wire Slicing Technology

• PERC Cell Technology

• RCZ (Recharged Czochralski) Technology

LONGI solar PV module portfolio includes:

• Hi-MO 4 (used in ground power plants)

• Hi-MO 4m (used in commercial, residential, and industrial roofs)

• Hi-MO 5 (used in large ground power plants)

On 18th July 2025, LONGI announced its partnership with CERO Generation for the UK's inaugural back contact technology deployment. The project, known as the Bramley Project, is a 59 MW solar plant that will deploy LONGi's Hi-MO 9 modules alongside Sungrow's battery storage systems.

JA Solar

JA Solar is one of the well-known solar panel manufacturing companies with 12 manufacturing bases and over 20 branches globally. Founded in 2005, it is headquartered in Beijing, China, and is known for its high-efficiency solar modules installed in large-scale ground-mounted power plants. Apart from power plants, it is known to deliver successful residential, commercial, and industrial rooftop PV systems in more than 120 countries and regions.

Its portfolio is huge and includes products such as MBB Half-Cell Module and MBB Bifacial PERC Half-Cell Double Glass Module available in 54-cell, 60-cell, and 72-cell configurations.

On 13th august 2025, JA Solar announced signing two module agreements with JUWI Renewables Energies for a solar project in South Africa totaling 220 MWac. The projects will deploy 420,000 of JA Solar's high-efficiency DeepBlue 4.0 Pro modules.

On 22nd July 2025, JA Solar announced it will supply 1 GW of solar modules to the  UAE's Masdar for two solar projects in Azerbaijan. As per the agreement, JA Solar will provide its DeepBlue 4.0 Pro PV modules for the  Banka and Bilasuvar solar projects.

Trina Solar

Trina Solar is one of the first PV enterprises in China, which grew into one of the leading solar technology and manufacturing companies known for its efficient solar cells and module power.

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Changzhou, China, its product portfolio includes:

Utility: Based on Trina Solar's multi-busbar technology-based Vertex modules help reduce BOS (Balance of System) costs and LCOE.

Commercial: TALLMAX modules for commercial and utility-scale solar projects.

Residential: It is best known for its residential modules that offer maximum efficiency, positive power tolerance, and total protection. 

In July 2025, TrinaSolar signed an MoU with Solaris Energy (Pvt) Ltd, a leading solar distributor in Sri Lanka, to deploy 25 MWp solar modules across the country. The agreement was formalized at SNEC 2025 in Shanghai world's largest solar industry exhibition.

Likewise, it had also supplied 100 MW of Vertex series modules to a Gobi Desert project in Jinta, Gansu Province, China. The modules are based on a 210 mm technology platform, offering power output, reliability, and efficiency.

Tongwei Solar (Tongwei Co., Ltd.)

Tongwei Solar is a major player in the global solar PV industry with an operating subsidiary of Tongwei Co., Ltd., a large Chinese conglomerate. It was founded in 2009 with its headquarters in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

It is one of the world's largest solar cell manufacturers and one of China's top polysilicon producers through its subsidiary Tongwei New Energy. It is known to supply solar cells to major solar module manufacturers like JinkoSolar, JA Solar, LONGi, etc.

Astronergy Co., Ltd. (CHINT SOLAR)

Astronergy (CHINT SOLAR) is a subsidiary of the CHINT Group and is a well-known solar power solution provider. Founded in 2006, it is headquartered in Hangzhou, China, and is best known for PV module production and PV power station development.

Apart from China, Astronergy has built several PV power stations across the world, including Bulgaria, Japan, India, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, and the United States. Its portfolio includes variants in both monoracial and bifacial series.:

• ASTRO 4

• ASTRO 5

• ASTRO 5s

• ASTRO 6

It also specializes in a solar system total solution that includes:

• Rooftop solar power station

• Residential solar system

• Large-scale ground-mounted solar power station

• Agriculture-complementary solar power station

• Aquaculture-complementary solar power station

Shunfeng International Clean Energy (Suntech)

Suntech Power is one of the prominent Chinese manufacturers founded in 2001. It was one of the first Chinese solar companies known to deliver over 30 GW of solar modules across the globe. In 2014, Shunfeng International Clean Energy (also known as Shunfeng Photovoltaic International) acquired Wuxi Suntech, which was the main subsidiary of Suntech Power after Suntech declared bankruptcy in 2013.

In April 2014, Shunfeng approved the acquisition, paying CNY 3 billion (around USD 483 million) to fully consolidate Wuxi Suntech into its group. Their portfolio includes:

• Ultra V Series (Includes 390-410 W, 530-550 W, and 570-590 W)

• Ultra X Series (Includes 580-600 W and 650-670 W)

On 23rd July 2025, Gulf Waste to Energy Holdings Company Limited (GWTE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Gulf Development Public Company Limited, announced it has acquired 33% equity in Suntech Innovation Power Company Limited from WasteTech Exponential Company Limited (WTX) for a total investment value of THB 93 million (USD 2.6 million).

DAS Solar

DAS Solar was founded in August 2018 and specializes in R&D, manufacturing, and marketing of its solar cells, PV modules, and system applications. It is headquartered in Quzhou, Zhejiang.

It is known as a leader in N-type solar PV technology and holds two key products:

• N-type modules and

• Full-scenario PV system solutions

It serves its products in more than 60 countries and regions. It holds a record of 30 GW of n-type cells and 30 GW of module capacity as of 2024 and holds 628 patents as of April 2025.

GCL System Integration (GCL SI)

GCL SI is a Chinese solar manufacturer known for its high0-effieicny solar cells and modules, including TOPCon and perovskite technologies. It was founded in 1990 as a part ofthe  GOLDEN CONCORD Group (GCL). It is headquartered in Suzhou, China.

Its solar module range includes:

• PERC

• N-Type

• Featured solar modules

It offers solutions for utility, residential, commercial, and industrial. It is one of the leading manufacturers of solar modules and is best known for its standard 60/72-piece, dual-glass, high-efficiency polysilicon PERC, half-cell, and increasingly N-type (TOPCon) modules.

Risen Energy Co Ltd

Risen Energy, founded in 1986, is well known as an EPC and integrated manufacturer in the solar industry. It is known to manufacture from wafers and modules to off-grid systems and has its operations across more than 50 countries, including Australia, China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, and the US.

It offers both monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar panels, and is now focusing on Heterojunction Technology (HJT) and N-type modules for higher efficiency. Its portfolio includes:

• Energy storage products (for utility, commercial, and industrial applications, and residential power back-up use)

• HJT (Heterojunction Technology) PV module

• Monocrystalline PV panels

On 2nd July 2025, Risen Energy announced its self-developed Hyper-ion JJT modules and achieved a ground-breaking 740 W average mass-production power with a certified efficiency of 26.61%. Back in June 2025, it launched its Integrated Solar Storage Systems at SNEC 2025.

Conclusion

China continues to lead the global solar energy market through its top solar panel manufacturers. From industry leaders like JinkoSolar, LONGi, and Trina Solar to rising players such as DAS Solar and Astronergy, China continues to play an important role in the global renewable energy deployment.

China added about 152.5 GW of solar capacity in the Q2 of 2025, which is a 168.8% year-over-year growth from 56.74 GW. Thus, China continues to progress towards its clean energy goals through cutting-edge technologies like TOPCon, HJT, and N-type modules, under the umbrella of top solar panel manufacturers. 

Connect With Decision-Makers Of Solar PV Farm Projects Across China For Business Opportunities.

Subscribe to our China Solar PV projects database and receive exclusive benefits like: 

• Regular updates on Solar PV projects and tenders

• In-progress and Completed Solar PV projects

• Essential details, Timely Updates, Key Stakeholder Contact Information

• Industry Trends and insights by experts

Start a free demo by subscribing to our China solar pv projects database business to the next level!