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JinkoSolar JKM580N-72HL4-BDV

Name: JinkoSolar JKM580N-72HL4-BDV
Brand: JinkoSolar

144 half-cut cells, N-type TOPCon, bifacial. Power classes 530–605 W in the CEC list.

CEC listed · Sep 11, 2023UL 61730Bifacial · 58%12-yr product + 30-yr performance warrantyPVEL Top Performer 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026N-type TOPCon

Power class

Power (STC)580 Wtolerance +3 / −0 %
Efficiency≈22.5%calculated from area
%/°C Pmax−0.29CEC test: −0.295
Output at year 3087.4%performance warranty

Power classes

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · Cali-Graf calculation · 16 models

Model	Pmax	Voc, V	Isc, A	Vmp, V	Imp, A	Efficiency	PTC	CEC listed
JKM530N-72HL4-BDV	530 W	49.74	13.78	40.96	12.94	≈20.5%	500 W	Sep 11, 2023
JKM535N-72HL4-BDV	535 W	49.79	13.83	41.10	13.02	≈20.7%	505 W	Sep 11, 2023
JKM540N-72HL4-BDV	540 W	49.88	13.89	41.19	13.11	≈20.9%	510 W	Sep 11, 2023
JKM545N-72HL4-BDV	545 W	50.07	13.95	41.38	13.17	≈21.1%	514 W	Sep 11, 2023
JKM550N-72HL4-BDV	550 W	50.27	14.01	41.58	13.23	≈21.3%	519 W	Sep 11, 2023
JKM555N-72HL4-BDV	555 W	50.47	14.07	41.77	13.29	≈21.5%	524 W	Sep 11, 2023
JKM560N-72HL4-BDV	560 W	50.67	14.13	41.95	13.35	≈21.7%	529 W	Sep 11, 2023
JKM565N-72HL4-BDV	565 W	51.90	13.77	43.43	13.01	≈21.9%	534 W	Sep 11, 2023
JKM570N-72HL4-BDV	570 W	52.10	13.83	43.58	13.08	≈22.1%	538 W	Sep 11, 2023
JKM575N-72HL4-BDV	575 W	52.30	13.89	43.73	13.15	≈22.3%	543 W	Sep 11, 2023
JKM580N-72HL4-BDV	580 W	52.50	13.95	43.88	13.22	≈22.5%	548 W	Sep 11, 2023
JKM585N-72HL4-BDV	585 W	52.70	14.01	44.02	13.29	≈22.7%	553 W	Sep 11, 2023
JKM590N-72HL4-BDV	590 W	52.90	14.07	44.17	13.36	≈22.9%	558 W	Sep 11, 2023
JKM595N-72HL4-BDV	595 W	53.10	14.13	44.31	13.43	≈23.1%	563 W	Jun 3, 2024
JKM600N-72HL4-BDV	600 W	53.30	14.19	44.45	13.50	≈23.3%	568 W	Jun 3, 2024
JKM605N-72HL4-BDV	605 W	53.50	14.25	44.59	13.57	≈23.4%	572 W	Jun 3, 2024

≈ efficiency = Pmax ÷ CEC-listed area 2.58 m².

Build & dimensions

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

Module area2.58 m² (27.8 ft²)CEC-listed area
Weight83.1 lb (37.7 kg)
Cells144 half-cut cellsN-type TOPCon
Front glass2.0mm,600
FrameAnodized
Junction boxIP68 Rated
Cable / connector12 AWG,180

Heat & cold behaviour

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

	Datasheet	CEC listing test
Pmax coefficient γ	−0.29 %/°C	−0.295 %/°C
Voc coefficient β	−0.25 %/°C	−0.257 %/°C
Isc coefficient α	+0.04 %/°C	+0.045 %/°C
Vmp coefficient	≈ −0.34 %/°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.

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
530 W	393 W	39.52 V × 9.94 A	101.1 W	95%
535 W	396.8 W	39.66 V × 10.01 A	102.1 W	95%
540 W	400.4 W	39.74 V × 10.07 A	103 W	95%
545 W	404.1 W	39.93 V × 10.12 A	103.9 W	95%
550 W	407.9 W	40.12 V × 10.17 A	104.9 W	95%
555 W	411.6 W	40.3 V × 10.21 A	105.9 W	95%
560 W	415.3 W	40.48 V × 10.26 A	106.8 W	95%
565 W	419 W	40.69 V × 10.3 A	107.8 W	95%
570 W	422.7 W	40.83 V × 10.35 A	108.7 W	95%
575 W	426.4 W	40.97 V × 10.41 A	109.7 W	95%
580 W	430.2 W	41.11 V × 10.46 A	110.7 W	95%
585 W	433.8 W	41.24 V × 10.52 A	111.6 W	95%
590 W	437.6 W	41.38 V × 10.58 A	112.6 W	95%
595 W	441.3 W	41.51 V × 10.63 A	113.5 W	95%
600 W	445 W	41.64 V × 10.69 A	114.5 W	95%
605 W	448.7 W	41.77 V × 10.74 A	115.4 W	95%

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 voltage1500 V
Fire rating (UL 61730)Class A
Module temperature−40 °F to +185 °F−40 °C to +85 °C
Hail25 mm (0.98 in)
Power tolerance+3 / −0 %

Packaging: 540 per container

Bifacial performance

Clean Energy Council (Australia) · JinkoSolar datasheet

BifacialYes
Bifaciality58%

Rear gain depends on mounting height and ground reflectance; flush roof mounts receive little rear light.

Certifications

CEC PV Module List (Oct 7, 2026) · JinkoSolar datasheets · Clean Energy Council (Australia)

UL 61730IEC 61215IEC 61730Fire rating Class A (UL 61730)ISO 14001ISO 45001ISO 9001IEC 61215:2021 / IEC 61730:2023

UL 61730CEC listing
IEC 61215datasheet
IEC 61730datasheet
Fire rating Class A (UL 61730)datasheet
ISO 14001factory, datasheet
ISO 45001factory, datasheet
ISO 9001factory, datasheet
IEC 61215:2021 / IEC 61730:2023TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH, valid to Dec 2027

Warranty & degradation

JinkoSolar datasheet

Straight line from 100% to the end-of-warranty value — linear, per datasheet.

Product warranty12 years
Performance warranty30 years, linear
Year 30≥ 87.4%

Independent reliability testing

Kiwa PVEL Scorecard · RETC PV Module Index

2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

PVEL Top Performer

this series

Tests passed as Top Performer

DH, HSS, LID+LETID, MSS, PAN, 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
2023	JKMxxxN-72HL4-BDV	DHLID+LETIDMSSPANPIDTC
2024	JKMxxxN-72HL4-BDV	DHHSSMSSTC
2025	JKMxxxN-72HL4-BDV	DHLID+LETIDMSSTC
2026	JKMxxxN-72HL4-BDV	DHHSSLID+LETIDMSSPANPIDTC
2026	JKMxxxN-72HL4-BDV-U (closely related product name)	DHLID+LETIDPIDTC

Tested bill of materials

PVEL-tested factoryChina,Malaysia
Cell technology (tested BOM)n-type TOPCon
Module design (tested BOM)bifacial - glass//glass
Power class range tested530-575W
Hail test ice ball40 mm

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

55.5 V

Voc when cold

per panel

36.7 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	2–10
Solis (Ginlong) S6-EH1P10K-H-US	600 V	80–520 V	datasheet	3–10
Solis (Ginlong) Solis-1P7.6K-4G-US	600 V	100–500 V	datasheet	3–10
Qcells Q.VOLT H7.6SX	498 V	234–498 V	CEC test window	7–8

Microinverters (one per panel)

No microinverter in the reference set lists this power class in its recommended module power range.

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	972	11,665	6.08
Palmdale	1,835	1,064	12,772	6.69
Chula Vista	1,696	984	11,804	6.11
Huntington Beach	1,643	953	11,435	5.89
Riverside	1,696	984	11,804	6.21
Santa Clarita	1,724	1,000	11,999	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 580 W panels

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

Panel	Pmax	Efficiency	γ Pmax (CEC)	Voc, V	Isc, A	PVEL (product / brand)	SoCal permits (series)
JinkoSolar JKM580N-72HL4-BDV	580 W	≈22.5%	−0.295	52.5	13.95	product 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026	—
ZNShine Solar ZXM7-UHLDD144-580/N	580 W	≈22.7%	−0.281	51.5	14.35	product 2024, 2025, 2026	1
VSUN (Vietnam Sunergy) VSUN580N-144MH	580 W	≈22.5%	−0.309	52.02	13.83	brand 6× (2021–2026)	1
Phono Solar PS580M8GFH-24/TNH	580 W	≈22.7%	−0.293	52.7	13.66	product 2024, 2025	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 · Feb 2026
PDF
THE MOST DEPENDABLE SOLAR PRODUCT ES
Datasheet · Jinko Solar · Feb 2026
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 JKM580N-72HL4-BDV?

Calculated from the panel area (2.58 m²): about 22.5% for the 580 W class. 580 W over 2.58 m² equals about 225 W per square meter.

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

PVWatts v8 with typical-year weather gives about 972 kWh per year per 580 W panel in Los Angeles and about 1,064 kWh in Palmdale (20° roof, facing south, 14% system losses).

How much power does it lose on a hot roof?

With γ = −0.29 %/°C, at a 77 °C cell temperature (hottest modeled hour in Palmdale) output is about 15% 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 2–10 panels per string (Voc at 2 °C = 55.5 V, Vmp at 74 °C cell = 36.7 V). Final design must follow the inverter manual and NEC 690.7.

What does the warranty cover?

12 years on the product and 30 years linear on performance: at least 87.4% after 30 years (manufacturer datasheet).

Is it bifacial?

Yes, bifaciality 58%. Rear gain depends on mounting height and ground reflectance.

Has this panel been reliability-tested?

JKMxxxN-72HL4-BDV was a PVEL Top Performer in 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 (DH, HSS, LID+LETID, MSS, PAN, PID, TC).

What fire rating does it have?

UL 61730 fire rating Class A per datasheet.

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 ES.
JinkoSolar — datasheet THE MOST DEPENDABLE SOLAR PRODUCT.
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).
Clean Energy Council (Australia) — Approved PV modules list (as of Oct 8, 2026).
NLR (formerly NREL) — PVWatts v8, NSRDB PSM v3 typical-year weather for Los Angeles, Palmdale, Chula Vista, Huntington Beach, Riverside, Santa Clarita.
Inverter datasheets — 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).