JinkoSolar has announced that its 2,000 V EAGLE modules are the first in the world to be qualified as UL Listed products for UL 61730-1 and UL 61730-2, and UL Listed products for IEC 61215-1, IEC 61215-2 and IEC 61215 -1-1.
JinkoSolar panels on the Kayenta Solar project. Credit: SOLV Energy
JinkoSolar worked with UL Solutions to certify this new module that exceeds the industry standard 1,500 V. Once certified, the 2,000 V EAGLE modules will be selectively deployed in the United States in the third quarter of 2024, with general availability in the US market in 2025.
The 2,000 V module increases string length for utility-scale projects, reducing total component costs at the system level and improving end-to-end efficiency with less energy loss. This allows for more competitive energy costs, and projects using JinkoSolar’s modules should see a higher return on investment. This is the latest advancement in high-voltage solar panel certification since 1,500 V modules first hit the market eight years ago.
“We are always happy to partner with industry innovators and technology leaders like JinkoSolar,” said Colleen O’Brien, chief engineer of UL Solutions. “UL Solutions is committed to increasing the competitiveness of the industry through the exploration of cutting-edge technologies with safety at the forefront of their application.”
“UL Solutions is synonymous with product safety and certification, so working with UL Solutions to achieve this 2,000 V milestone was a logical choice,” said Nigel Cockroft, General Manager of JinkoSolar (US) Inc. “JinkoSolar’s expertise lies not only in advanced R&D, but also in bringing these technologies to scale and making them available to our US customers at competitive prices. We look forward to the 2,000V EAGLE modules making a tangible difference to our customers’ bottom lines.”
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