Recently, JinkoSolar formally signed a 300 MW supply agreement with a Tajikistan-based client for high-efficiency modules. The order consists entirely of Tiger Neo 3.0 N-type TOPCon high-efficiency modules, which will be used in the construction of a large-scale utility-scale solar power plant on the western foothills of the Pamir Plateau. This is Tajikistan’s first large-scale utility-scale solar power plant, marking a crucial step forward in the country’s energy transition. It also represents another landmark project for JinkoSolar in the heart of Central Asia and serves as a comprehensive demonstration of the Tiger Neo 3.0’s capabilities in high-altitude environments characterized by intense solar radiation and extreme temperature fluctuations.
Located in southeastern Central Asia, Tajikistan is known as the “Land of Mountains,” with approximately 93% of its territory consisting of mountainous terrain. The power plant is situated in a high-altitude valley at an elevation of over 1,500 meters, where the air is thin, ultraviolet radiation is intense, and total annual irradiation far exceeds that of lowland areas. However, the plateau’s climate is also extremely harsh: winters are bitterly cold, while summer surface temperatures can soar above 50°C, with daily temperature fluctuations reaching as high as 30°C; Clouds move rapidly through the valleys, interacting with steep ridges to create complex shading conditions. Given the groundbreaking significance of the country’s first large-scale utility-scale power plant and its complex natural conditions, the modules must not only deliver high efficiency under intense sunlight but also maintain stable power output under rapidly changing operating conditions. With multiple core technologies, the Feihu 3 provides a comprehensive solution that enables this plateau power plant to handle these challenges with ease.
670W Ultra-High Power: Supporting Large-Scale Capacity Even in Highland Valleys
The Tiger Neo 3.0 achieves a mass-production conversion efficiency of 24.8%, with a maximum single-panel power output of 670W. Given the extreme scarcity of flat land suitable for development in mountainous areas, higher single-panel power means greater DC-side capacity per unit area, thereby reducing BOS costs—such as mounting structures, pile foundations, and cabling—proportionally. Each module represents the ultimate utilization of precious valley resources, transforming the limited flat land between high mountains into a hub for continuous clean energy output.
90% Ultra-High Bifaciality: Turning High-Altitude Sunlight into Additional Yield
The high-altitude regions of Tajikistan feature high atmospheric transparency, with the ground surface predominantly composed of light-colored rocks and gravel, providing excellent reflective conditions. The Tiger Neo 3.0 achieves a bifaciality ratio of up to 90%; its rear surface efficiently captures reflected light from the ground and scattered light from the sky, yielding significant additional power generation gains. The combination of high-efficiency front-side output and high rear-side gains results in a substantial leap in omnidirectional power generation capacity. Leveraging the plateau’s naturally high irradiance, the cost per kilowatt-hour is significantly reduced.
Robust Shadow Resistance, Unaffected by Mountain Ridges and Cumulus Clouds
In high-altitude valleys, rapidly moving cumulus clouds and steep mountain ridges cast massive shadows during early morning and evening hours, causing frequent changes in local illumination conditions. This increases the likelihood of localized shading on modules and impacts the system’s power generation. By redesigning the cell layout topology and electrical architecture, the Tiger Neo 3.0 effectively minimizes power loss caused by shading in localized shading scenarios. Even when cloud shadows rapidly sweep across the array or mountain shadows cause localized shading, the modules maintain stable power output, ensuring the plant’s reliable, round-the-clock operation under the variable mountain climate.
Furthermore, the Tiger Neo 3.0 features an ultra-low temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C, maintaining minimal power loss due to temperature rise even amid the extreme temperature fluctuations of the plateau—from scorching summer heat to bitter winter cold. Combined with industry-leading performance guarantees—including first-year degradation of less than 1% and annual linear degradation of just 0.35%—the modules will continue to deliver stable power generation returns throughout their 30-year lifecycle. As the core equipment supplier for Tajikistan’s first large-scale utility-scale solar power plant, JinkoSolar is leveraging the robust performance of the Tiger Neo 3.0 ignite the green engine of energy independence for this “Land of High Mountains.”
