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JinkoSolar JKM530M-72HL4-V

144 half-cut cells, P-type. Power classes 500–555 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Apr 1, 2021UL 6173012-yr product + 25-yr performance warrantyPVEL Top Performer 2024P-type
Power class
  • Power (STC)530 Wtolerance +3 / −0 %
  • Efficiency≥20.6%datasheet minimum
  • %/°C Pmax−0.35CEC test: −0.342
  • Degradation / yr0.55%after year 1 (warranty)

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · JinkoSolar datasheet · 12 models
ModelPmaxVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, AEfficiencyPTCCEC listed
JKM500M-72HL4-V500 W48.7813.2940.1012.47≈19.4%468 WApr 1, 2021
JKM505M-72HL4-V505 W48.8613.3640.1812.57≈19.6%472 WApr 1, 2021
JKM510M-72HL4-V510 W48.9413.4340.2612.67≈19.8%477 WApr 1, 2021
JKM515M-72HL4-V515 W49.0213.5040.3312.77≈20.0%482 WApr 1, 2021
JKM520M-72HL4-V520 W49.1013.5740.4112.87≈20.2%487 WApr 1, 2021
JKM525M-72HL4-V525 W49.1813.6440.4812.97≈20.4%492 WApr 1, 2021
JKM530M-72HL4-V530 W49.2613.7140.5613.07≥20.6%496 WApr 1, 2021
JKM535M-72HL4-V535 W49.3413.7940.6313.17≥20.8%501 WApr 1, 2021
JKM540M-72HL4-V540 W49.4213.8540.7013.27≥20.9%506 WApr 1, 2021
JKM545M-72HL4-V545 W49.5213.9440.8013.36≥21.1%511 WApr 1, 2021
JKM550M-72HL4-V550 W49.6214.0340.9013.45≥21.3%516 WApr 1, 2021
JKM555M-72HL4-V555 W49.7214.1240.9913.54≈21.5%520 WApr 1, 2021
≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ panel area 2.579 m² (datasheet size) for classes outside the datasheet.

Build & dimensions

JinkoSolar datasheets · Cali-Graf calculation

Heat & cold behaviour

JinkoSolar datasheets · CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation
DatasheetCEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ−0.35 %/°C−0.342 %/°C
Voc coefficient β−0.28 %/°C−0.295 %/°C
Isc coefficient α+0.05 %/°C+0.046 %/°C
Vmp coefficient≈ −0.40 %/°C—
Operating cell temperatureNMOT 45 ± 2 °CNOCT 44.6 °C
Vmp coefficient ≈ γ − α (datasheet); used only for the hot-roof voltage estimate.

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

ClassPmax, WVoc, VIsc, AVmp, VImp, A
530 W394.046.5011.0737.8410.42
535 W398.046.5711.1437.9110.50
540 W402.046.6511.1938.0810.55
545 W405.046.7411.2638.2510.60
550 W409.046.8411.3338.4210.65

Away from lab conditions — CEC listing test points

ClassPmax at NOCTVmp × Imp at NOCTPmax at 200 W/m²Low-light efficiency vs STC
500 W353.9 W37.05 V × 9.55 A98.1 W98%
505 W357.4 W37.13 V × 9.63 A99.1 W98%
510 W361 W37.2 V × 9.7 A100.1 W98%
515 W364.5 W37.27 V × 9.78 A101.1 W98%
520 W368 W37.34 V × 9.86 A102.1 W98%
525 W371.5 W37.4 V × 9.93 A103 W98%
530 W375.2 W37.48 V × 10.01 A104 W98%
535 W378.7 W37.54 V × 10.09 A105 W98%
540 W382.2 W37.61 V × 10.16 A106 W98%
545 W385.7 W37.7 V × 10.23 A107 W98%
550 W389.3 W37.79 V × 10.3 A108 W98%
555 W392.8 W37.88 V × 10.37 A108.9 W98%
Pmax = Vmp × Imp from the CEC listing; low-light efficiency = Pmax at 200 W/m² ÷ (20% of STC Pmax).

Electrical & strength ratings

JinkoSolar datasheet
Packaging: 31 per pallet · 540 per container

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · JinkoSolar datasheet · Clean Energy Council (Australia)
UL 61730IEC 61215IEC 61730ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 9001IEC 61215:2021 / IEC 61730:2023

Warranty & degradation

JinkoSolar datasheets

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · RETC PV Module Index
2024
PVEL Top Performer
this series
1
Tests passed as Top Performer
MSS
12
PVEL Scorecards
JinkoSolar named Top Performer, 2014–2026
2023, 2025, 2026
RETC Overall Highest Achiever
JinkoSolar, manufacturer level

PVEL Top Performer tests

YearProductTests
2024JKMxxxM-72HL4-VMSS

Tested bill of materials

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

RETC PV Module Index — JinkoSolar

YearRecognition
2023Overall 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)
2024High Achievement in Performance
2025Overall Highest Achiever
2026Overall 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)
52.4 V
Voc when cold
per panel
32.6 V
Vmp when hot
per panel
11
Max panels / string
max DC 600 V
2
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

InverterMax DC inputMPPTWindow sourcePanels per string
Tesla 1538000-xx-y600 V60–480 Vdatasheet2–11
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US600 V80–520 Vdatasheet3–11
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US600 V100–500 Vdatasheet4–11
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX498 V234–498 VCEC test window8–9

Microinverters (one per panel)

MicroinverterRecommended module powerMax DC inputMPPTVoc cold / Vmp hotCheckDC/AC
Enphase IQ8X-80-M-US320–540 W79.5 V43–60 V52.4 / 32.6 V✗ Not a match: module voltage below MPPT range1.39
APsystems (Alt Power System) DS3-L265–570 W60 V28–45 V52.4 / 32.6 V✓ Within range0.68
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
CitykWh / kW / yrkWh / panel / yrkWh / system / yrSun, kWh/m²/day
Los Angeles1,67688811,5486.08
Palmdale1,83597312,6436.69
Chula Vista1,69689911,6856.11
Huntington Beach1,64387111,3205.89
Riverside1,69689911,6856.21
Santa Clarita1,72491411,8786.28
754Jan754Feb968Mar1,069Apr1,056May1,122Jun1,182Jul1,196Aug1,046Sep923Oct793Nov686DeckWh per month · Los Angeles
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 530 W panels

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · datasheets · Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · building permits
PanelPmaxEfficiencyγ Pmax (CEC)Voc, VIsc, ASizePVEL (product / brand)SoCal permits (series)
JinkoSolar JKM530M-72HL4-V530 W≥20.6%−0.34249.2613.7189.5 × 44.6 inproduct 2024—
SEG Solar SEG-525-BTD-BG525 W≈26.9%−0.29041.116.267.8 × 44.6 inproduct 2023, 2024, 2025, 20268
JA Solar JAM72D30-530/MB530 W≈21%−0.33049.313.72—product 2023, 20243
Canadian Solar CS6W-530MB-AG530 W≈20.6%−0.32448.813.889.2 × 44.6 inproduct 20241
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

About JinkoSolar

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

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 JKM530M-72HL4-V?

The JinkoSolar datasheet guarantees at least 20.6% module efficiency for the 530 W class (up to 21.3% for 550 W). 530 W over 2.58 m² equals about 206 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 888 kWh per year per 530 W panel in Los Angeles and about 973 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 = 32.6 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 32.6 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 25 years on performance (manufacturer datasheet).

How big and heavy is it?

89.5 × 44.6 × 1.38 in (2,274 × 1,134 × 35 mm), 63.7 lb (28.9 kg).

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

JKMxxxM-72HL4-V was a PVEL Top Performer in 2024 (MSS).

Sources

  1. California Energy Commission — Solar Equipment Lists, PV Module List, Inverter List (snapshot Oct 7, 2026).
  2. JinkoSolar — manufacturer datasheet “Tiger Pro 72HC 530-550 Watt MONO-FACIAL MODULE”.
  3. JinkoSolar — datasheet THE MOST DEPENDABLE SOLAR PRODUCT.
  4. SEG Solar — manufacturer datasheet “XXXTFHTPMBSDPN YUKON/Series )BMG$FMM/5ZQF501$PO”.
  5. Canadian Solar — datasheet BiHiKu6 BIFACIAL MONO PERC CS6W-520|525|530|535|540|545|550MB-AG.
  6. JinkoSolar — document library on the manufacturer’s website (links above).
  7. Kiwa PVEL — PV Module Reliability Scorecard, Top Performer lists 2014–2026.
  8. RETC — PV Module Index reports 2023–2026.
  9. NLR (formerly NREL) — System Advisor Model CEC inverter library (version 2026.7.3).
  10. Clean Energy Council (Australia) — Approved PV modules list (as of Oct 8, 2026).
  11. NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
  12. Inverter datasheets — APsystems (Alt Power System), Enphase, Solis (Ginlong), Tesla (manufacturer documents).
  13. Building permits — Southern California permit portals. Equipment matched from permit descriptions.
  14. Cali-Graf calculations — formulas and inputs are shown next to each calculated value (efficiency from area, temperature-corrected voltages, string sizing, energy estimates).