JinkoSolar has signed an agreement with a well known Italian clean energy investor to supply 115MW of its high-efficiency Tiger Neo 3.0 modules, to be deployed at large utility-scale solar projects in central and southern Italy.
Situated in the Mediterranean sun corridor, Italy boasts exceptional solar resources, but utility-scale power plants in the south of the country often face severe challenges, including rising land costs, varied and undulating terrains and extreme heat. By integrating ultra-high power density, a breakthrough bifacial factor of up to 85±5% and an advanced anti-shading design, the Tiger Neo 3.0 modules provide a leading solution capable of withstanding complex environmental fluctuations while maximizing power generation.
Utility-scale power plants demand the utmost in system costs and full-lifecycle returns. The mass-produced Tiger Neo 3.0 series achieves a front-side conversion efficiency of up to 24.8% and a maximum output power of 670W, elevating power density per unit area to new heights. This means that, with the same investment in mounting structures, piling and cables, the Tiger Neo 3.0 can significantly lower the plant’s Balance of System (BOS) cost and Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE).
In southern Italy, with its grasslands, sandy and rocky terrains and high-reflection ground surfaces, efficiently absorbing scattered and reflected ambient light is crucial for achieving the LCOE. Leveraging the inherent structural advantages of N-type TOPCon technology, the Tiger Neo 3.0 bifacial modules boast a bifaciality factor of up to 85±5%, significantly exceeding the industry average. While the front side efficiently captures direct sunlight, the rear side fully collects secondary reflected light from the ground environment, yielding a bifacial power generation gain of up to over 10%.
Facing Italy’s extreme midsummer heat approaching 40°C and intense ultraviolet radiation, the Tiger Neo 3.0 demonstrates textbook-level temperature control capabilities. Equipped with an ultra-low temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C, the module maintains minimal power loss even during sweltering afternoons when operating temperatures spike, offering a significant energy yield advantage over traditional modules.
