According to testing carried out by TÜV SÜD at a demonstration project in Basilicata, southern Italy, JinkoSolar’s N-Type TOPCon technology based Tiger Neo 3.0 module has an average power generation gain of 2.04% higher than that of a TBC equivalent.
Project Overview
The project is located in the Basilicata area in southern Italy, which has both Mediterranean climate characteristics and typical European power plant environmental parameters, with an average annual irradiation of 1,800kWh/m², extreme temperatures exceeding 45°C in summer, and significant fluctuations in humidity in winter.
Module Details
Two different types of modules were installed for the test: JinkoSolar’s TOPCon technology-based Tiger Neo 3.0 modules and TBC-type modules from other manufacturers. Each string consisted of 16 bifacial modules, with the comparative power station installed at an angle of 33° on grassland, and the bottom of the modules positioned 1 meter above the ground. The aim was to gain a deeper understanding of the application performance of the two module types in different climates and to assist customers in selecting the best module for a power station.
Testing Conditions
During the testing process, monitoring equipment collected a range of key data, including DC voltage, current, power and power generation, module temperature, radiation intensity, total irradiance, ambient temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction and atmospheric pressure.
Module Operation Data Results
The data shows that during the testing period from July to November 2024, the average daily power generation of the Tiger Neo modules was 4.21 kWh/kW, while that of the TBC equivalents was 4.13 kWh/kW, resulting in a power generation gain of 2.04%.
Due to the Tiger Neo 3.0 module being equipped with the self-developed complete set of N-type HOT 4.0 cell technology, the bifacial rate has been increased by more than 5%, the temperature coefficient has been further optimized, and the module has demonstrated excellent high-temperature power generation performance, low irradiation power generation performance and comprehensive environmental reliability.
