44.6″ · 1,134 mm wide · 64.8 lb (29.4 kg)

Solar panelJinkoSolar

JinkoSolar JKM525M-72HL4-TV

Name: JinkoSolar JKM525M-72HL4-TV
Brand: JinkoSolar

144 half-cut cells, P-type. Power classes 495–550 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Apr 1, 2021UL 6173012-yr product + 30-yr performance warrantyPVEL Top Performer 2022, 2023, 2024P-type

Power class

Power (STC)525 Wtolerance +3 / −0 %
Efficiency≈20.3%calculated from area
%/°C Pmax−0.35CEC test: −0.322
Degradation / yr0.45%after year 1 (warranty)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 12 models

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
JKM495M-72HL4-TV	495 W	48.82	13.18	39.96	12.39	≈19.2%	464 W	Apr 1, 2021
JKM500M-72HL4-TV	500 W	48.90	13.25	40.07	12.48	≈19.4%	468 W	Apr 1, 2021
JKM505M-72HL4-TV	505 W	48.98	13.32	40.18	12.57	≈19.5%	473 W	Apr 1, 2021
JKM510M-72HL4-TV	510 W	49.05	13.40	40.29	12.66	≈19.7%	478 W	Apr 1, 2021
JKM515M-72HL4-TV	515 W	49.12	13.47	40.40	12.75	≈19.9%	483 W	Apr 1, 2021
JKM520M-72HL4-TV	520 W	49.20	13.54	40.50	12.84	≈20.1%	488 W	Apr 1, 2021
JKM525M-72HL4-TV	525 W	49.27	13.64	40.61	12.93	≈20.3%	493 W	Apr 1, 2021
JKM530M-72HL4-TV	530 W	49.35	13.71	40.71	13.02	≈20.5%	497 W	Apr 1, 2021
JKM535M-72HL4-TV	535 W	49.42	13.79	40.81	13.11	≈20.7%	502 W	Apr 1, 2021
JKM540M-72HL4-TV	540 W	49.49	13.87	40.91	13.20	≈20.9%	507 W	Apr 1, 2021
JKM545M-72HL4-TV	545 W	49.65	13.94	41.07	13.27	≈21.1%	512 W	Apr 1, 2021
JKM550M-72HL4-TV	550 W	49.81	14.01	41.23	13.34	≈21.3%	517 W	Apr 1, 2021

≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ panel area 2.583 m² (datasheet size).

Build & dimensions

JinkoSolar datasheets · Cali-Graf calculation

Dimensions89.7 × 44.6 in2,278 × 1,134 mm
Module area2.58 m² (27.8 ft²)length × width
Weight64.8 lb (29.4 kg)
Cells144 half-cut cellsP-type
Front glass3.2mm, Anti-Reflection
FrameAnodized Aluminum Alloy
Junction boxIP68 Rated
Cable / connector12120AWG, 1400mm

Heat & cold behaviour

JinkoSolar datasheets · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation

	Datasheet	CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ	−0.35 %/°C	−0.322 %/°C
Voc coefficient β	−0.28 %/°C	−0.256 %/°C
Isc coefficient α	+0.05 %/°C	+0.037 %/°C
Vmp coefficient	≈ −0.40 %/°C	—
Operating cell temperature	NMOT 45 ± 2 °C	NOCT 45.2 °C

Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (datasheet); used only for the hot-roof voltage estimate.

At normal operating conditions (NOCT, 800 W/m²) — datasheet

Class	Pmax, W	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A
520 W	387.0	45.99	10.99	37.42	10.34
525 W	391.0	46.12	11.06	37.56	10.40
530 W	394.0	46.24	11.12	37.70	10.46
535 W	398.0	46.37	11.19	37.84	10.52
540 W	402.0	46.50	11.25	37.97	10.58

Away from lab conditions — CEC listing test points

Class	Pmax at NOCT	Vmp × Imp at NOCT	Pmax at 200 W/m²	Low-light efficiency vs STC
495 W	354.2 W	36.82 V × 9.62 A	95.8 W	97%
500 W	357.7 W	36.93 V × 9.69 A	96.8 W	97%
505 W	361.3 W	37.03 V × 9.76 A	97.7 W	97%
510 W	364.9 W	37.13 V × 9.83 A	98.7 W	97%
515 W	368.5 W	37.23 V × 9.9 A	99.7 W	97%
520 W	372 W	37.32 V × 9.97 A	100.6 W	97%
525 W	375.6 W	37.42 V × 10.04 A	101.6 W	97%
530 W	379.1 W	37.52 V × 10.11 A	102.6 W	97%
535 W	382.7 W	37.61 V × 10.18 A	103.5 W	97%
540 W	386.3 W	37.7 V × 10.25 A	104.5 W	97%
545 W	389.8 W	37.85 V × 10.3 A	105.5 W	97%
550 W	393.4 W	37.99 V × 10.35 A	106.4 W	97%

Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Electrical & strength ratings

JinkoSolar datasheet

Max system voltage1,500 V
Max series fuse30 A
Fire rating (UL 61730)Type 1
Module temperature−40 °F to +185 °F−40 °C to +85 °C
Hail45 mm (1.77 in) at 29 km/h
Power tolerance+3 / −0 %

Packaging: 31 per pallet · 540 per container

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · JinkoSolar datasheet

UL 61730IEC 61215IEC 61730Fire rating Type 1 (UL 61730)ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 9001

UL 61730CEC listing
IEC 61215datasheet
IEC 61730datasheet
Fire rating Type 1 (UL 61730)datasheet
ISO 14001factory, datasheet
ISO 45001factory, datasheet
ISO 9001factory, datasheet

Warranty & degradation

JinkoSolar datasheets

Product warranty12 years
Performance warranty30 years
Then≤ 0.45% / year

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · RETC PV Module Index

2022, 2023, 2024

PVEL Top Performer

this series

Tests passed as Top Performer

DH, LID+LETID, MSS, PID, TC

PVEL Scorecards

JinkoSolar named Top Performer, 2014–2026

2023, 2025, 2026

RETC Overall Highest Achiever

JinkoSolar, manufacturer level

PVEL Top Performer tests

Year	Product	Tests
2022	JKMxxxM-72HL4-TV	LID+LETIDMSSPIDTC
2023	JKMxxxM-72HL4-TV	DHMSSPIDTC
2024	JKMxxxM-72HL4-TV	DHMSSPID

Tested bill of materials

PVEL-tested factoryChina,Malaysia
Cell technology (tested BOM)p-type PERC
Module design (tested BOM)Bifacial - glass//backsheet
Power class range tested505-550W

Details describe the tested sample, not every module of the series.

RETC PV Module Index — JinkoSolar

Year	Recognition
2023	Overall Highest Achiever; High Achievement in Performance (LeTID RESISTANCE); High Achievement in Quality (Hail durability test); High Achievement in Reliability (Pid resistance, SDML, Thermal cycle test)
2024	High Achievement in Performance
2025	Overall Highest Achiever
2026	Overall Highest Achiever; High achievement in performance; High achievement in reliability; Performance discipline high achiever (Temperature coefficient, PAN file, Iam); Quality discipline high achiever (BOM verification); Reliability discipline high achiever (Damp heat, Tc, Sdml, Pid)

Inverter compatibility & string sizing

JinkoSolar datasheet · Cali-Graf calculation · NLR PVWatts v8 · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · inverter datasheets · NLR SAM inverter library · CEC Grid Support Inverter List (Oct 7, 2026)

CityColdest air, °CHottest cell, °CString inverter

52.4 V

Voc when cold

per panel

32.7 V

Vmp when hot

per panel

Max panels / string

max DC 600 V

Min panels / string

MPPT from 60 V

Defaults come from NLR TMY weather (coldest hour, hottest modeled cell). Code calculations (NEC 690.7) use the ASHRAE extreme annual minimum, which is usually colder — enter it above.

String inverters most named in SoCal permits

Inverter	Max DC input	MPPT	Window source	Panels per string
Tesla 1538000-xx-y	600 V	60–480 V	datasheet	2–11
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US	600 V	80–520 V	datasheet	3–11
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US	600 V	100–500 V	datasheet	4–11
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX	498 V	234–498 V	CEC test window	8–9

Microinverters (one per panel)

Microinverter	Recommended module power	Max DC input	MPPT	Voc cold / Vmp hot	Check	DC/AC
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US	320–540 W	79.5 V	43–60 V	52.4 / 32.7 V	✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range	1.38
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L	265–570 W	60 V	28–45 V	52.4 / 32.7 V	✓ Within range	0.67

Voltage check against the microinverter datasheets — confirm the pairing on the manufacturer’s module compatibility list. Rows appear only when the panel’s power is inside the microinverter’s recommended module power range.

SolarEdge and other optimizer-based systems size strings by the optimizer rules — use the manufacturer’s designer. Reference inverters: most named in SoCal permits since Oct 2024.

Expected production in Southern California

NLR PVWatts v8 · Cali-Graf calculation

PanelsCity for chartSystem size

City	kWh / kW / yr	kWh / panel / yr	kWh / system / yr	Sun, kWh/m²/day
Los Angeles	1,676	880	11,439	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	963	12,524	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	890	11,575	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	863	11,213	5.89
Riverside	1,696	890	11,575	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	905	11,766	6.28

Estimate for comparison, not a quote: shading, roof orientation and local losses change real output. Roof mount, 20° tilt, south, 14% system losses.

Compare with similar 525 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · datasheets · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · building permits

Panel	Pmax	Efficiency	γ Pmax (CEC)	Voc, V	Isc, A	Size	PVEL (product / brand)	SoCal permits (series)
JinkoSolar JKM525M-72HL4-TV	525 W	≈20.3%	−0.322	49.27	13.64	89.7 in	product 2022, 2023, 2024	—
SEG Solar SEG-525-BTD-BG	525 W	≈26.9%	−0.290	41.1	16.2	67.8 × 44.6 in	product 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026	8
JA Solar JAM72D30-530/MB	530 W	≈21%	−0.330	49.3	13.72	—	product 2023, 2024	3
Canadian Solar CS6W-525MB-AG	525 W	≈20.4%	−0.324	48.6	13.75	89.2 × 44.6 in	product 2024	1

Same fields from the same sources for every row; ≈ efficiency is calculated from the listed area. Comparable series: other brands, same product group, power range covering this class.

Documents

manufacturer documents

PDF
THE MOST DEPENDABLE SOLAR PRODUCT
Datasheet · Jinko Solar · Nov 2025
PDF
THE MOST DEPENDABLE SOLAR PRODUCT
Datasheet · Jinko Solar · Nov 2025
PDF
Module Warranty | Effective 2/2020
Warranty · Jinko Solar · Nov 2025

About JinkoSolar

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · RETC PV Module Index · building permits

ManufacturerJinkoSolar
Listed in CEC asJinko Solar Co., Ltd, Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.
Websitejinkosolar.us
PVEL Top Performer (manufacturer)12 Scorecards (2014–2026)
RETC PV Module Index2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Current panel series in CEC list68

Other series by SoCal permits

JKMxxxM-60HBL · 45JKMxxxN-54HL4-B · 10JKMxxxM-72HL-V · 6JKMxxxM-6RL3-B · 3JKMxxxM-72HL-TV · 3JKMxxxN-54HL4R-B · 1

Questions & answers

How efficient is the JinkoSolar JKM525M-72HL4-TV?

Calculated from the panel area (2.58 m²): about 20.3% for the 525 W class. 525 W over 2.58 m² equals about 203 W per square meter.

How much energy does one panel produce in Los Angeles or Palmdale?

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 880 kWh per year per 525 W panel in Los Angeles and about 963 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.35 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 18.1% below the STC rating.

How many panels fit on one string?

With the Tesla 1538000-xx-y (max DC 600 V, MPPT from 60 V, datasheet) in Los Angeles the calculator gives 2–11 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 52.4 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 32.7 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

Does it work with APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L microinverters?

Voltage check against the APsystems (Alt Power System) datasheet: Voc when cold 52.4 V vs max input 60 V; Vmp when hot 32.7 V vs MPPT low 28 V; recommended module power 265–570 W. Confirm on the microinverter maker’s compatibility list.

What does the warranty cover?

12 years on the product and 30 years on performance (manufacturer datasheet).

How big and heavy is it?

89.7 × 44.6 in (2,278 × 1,134 mm), 64.8 lb (29.4 kg).

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

JKMxxxM-72HL4-TV was a PVEL Top Performer in 2022, 2023, 2024 (DH, LID+LETID, MSS, PID, TC).

Sources

California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
JinkoSolar — datasheet THE MOST DEPENDABLE SOLAR PRODUCT.
JinkoSolar — datasheet THE MOST DEPENDABLE SOLAR PRODUCT.
JinkoSolar — manufacturer datasheet “Bifacial HC 72M 520-540 Watt MONOCRYSTALLINE MODULE”.
SEG Solar — manufacturer datasheet “XXXTFHTPMBSDPN YUKON/Series )BMG$FMM/5ZQF501$PO”.
Canadian Solar — datasheet BiHiKu6 BIFACIAL MONO PERC CS6W-520|525|530|535|540|545|550MB-AG.
JinkoSolar — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2014–2026.
RETC — PV Module Index reports 2023–2026.
NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).