Precious Obogo
JinkoSolar has signed a 100MW module supply framework agreement with a distributor in Nigeria.
The signing of this framework agreement marks a new phase in the large-scale deployment of JinkoSolar’s N-type TOPCon technology across West Africa’s distribution and commercial & industrial markets, while providing local Nigerian distributors with a long-term, stable supply of high-efficiency, technologically advanced products.
Nigeria has the largest population in Africa and rapidly growing demand for electricity and energy, driving an explosion in distributed PV and C&I projects. However, the real challenge lies in enabling distributors to achieve sustainable profitability with lower risk and faster turnover under multiple constraints—such as a hot and humid tropical climate, high logistics costs, and end-users’ high sensitivity to payback periods.
For Nigerian distributors, the ideal partner and product must meet four core requirements: manageable upfront costs, stable generation performance, low after-sales risk, and strong customer acceptance. The Tiger Neo 3.0 modules deliver precisely on these priorities.
Across the customer base of distributors—whether on commercial and industrial rooftops or residential courtyards—power generation per unit area is the primary consideration. With a maximum front-side efficiency of 24.8 per cent and power output of 670W, the Tiger Neo 3.0 modules enable end-users to increase installed capacity by approximately 8–10 per cent on the same installation area compared to conventional modules.
This means every module generates more electricity, enhancing both product competitiveness and customer satisfaction for distributors.
Nigeria experiences high temperatures year-round, with humidity and heat posing serious challenges to long-term module stability. With a temperature coefficient as low as -0.26%/°C, the Tiger Neo 3.0 modules experience significantly lower power degradation under high-temperature conditions compared to conventional products. In addition, the modules feature excellent anti-PID and damp-heat resistance, maintaining strong output whether in the humid coastal regions of southern Nigeria or the hot inland areas of the north. Distributors can confidently promise their customers: the stronger the sunlight, the steadier the returns.
For distributors, long-term module reliability directly impacts after-sales maintenance costs and brand reputation.
The Tiger Neo 3.0 modules feature first-year degradation below 1 per cent and annual linear degradation of only 0.35 per cent, ensuring 30 years of stable output under Nigeria’s tropical climate.
With a bifaciality factor of up to 90 per cent, the modules are well-suited for various installation scenarios—including rooftops, carports, and ground-mounted racks—capturing additional rear-side reflection gains. Lower degradation and longer service life mean distributors can significantly reduce issue rates during the warranty period, while customer long-term satisfaction and loyalty increase accordingly.
The signing of this 100MW framework agreement not only confirms the strong suitability of Tiger Neo 3.0 modules for Nigeria’s tropical climate but also marks a solid step forward in JinkoSolar’s distributor channel development in West Africa. As a globally leading photovoltaic company, JinkoSolar will continue to provide Nigerian partners with leading products, stable supply, and professional service, jointly exploring the blue ocean of Africa’s distributed PV market.