JinkoSolar announced that 40MW of its best-selling series Tiger Neo anti-glare panels have been deployed in Taiyuan Wusu Zero-Carbon Airport, which is the China’s first benchmark project in civil aviation to implement comprehensive green and low-carbon construction across energy, architecture, and facilities throughout the entire lifecycle.
In the airfield zone, controlling photovoltaic module glare is critical. JinkoSolar’s Tiger Neo panels which apply specialized anti-reflective coatings and texturing to reduce glare and reflectivity, are deployed in light-sensitive areas such as both sides of the aircraft runway. Tiger Neo anti-glare modules employ special surface embossing technology on the glass to convert direct specular reflection into uniform, soft diffuse reflection. Under equivalent illumination and incidence angles, reflected light brightness is reduced by over 60% compared to conventional modules, significantly suppressing glare at its source and ensuring visual safety for aircraft navigation. This product has passed TÜV Rheinland's ISO 9050:2003 standard testing and comprehensive reliability verification, backed by a 30-year power warranty. It meets the stringent safety and reliability requirements of the civil aviation system, providing robust assurance for the project's long-term reliable operation.
Tailored for airport environments, Tiger Neo anti-glare modules deliver exceptional mechanical load and weather resistance. They withstand airflow impacts and jet blast from aircraft takeoffs and landings, operate across temperatures ranging from -40°C to 85°C, and maintain structural integrity and operational reliability during extreme weather like torrential rain, heavy snow, and strong winds, ensuring sustained long-term performance.
In terms of power generation capacity, the modules leverage JinkoSolar's N-type TOPCon technology, delivering high conversion efficiency, high bifaciality, and outstanding low-light response. They maintain efficient power output even under the multi-angle, non-uniform illumination conditions typical of airport rooftops. Additionally, their high bifaciality further enhances power generation potential in scenarios like runway peripheries and unused ground areas. This significantly improves space utilization efficiency and power generation revenue while accommodating airport spatial structures and aesthetic requirements.
The integrated project leverages renewable energy technologies including photovoltaics, medium-to-deep geothermal energy, cross-seasonal thermal storage, and vehicle-to-grid interaction. It is supported by multi-form energy storage, building-integrated photovoltaic-storage-direct-flexible systems, efficient green power consumption, and smart energy management. Upon full completion, the project is projected to generate an average annual electricity output of 120 million kWh, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 120,000 tons annually. This reduction is equivalent to planting 6.57 million trees and increasing forest coverage by 78.8 million square meters, substantially lowering the airport's operational carbon footprint. It will serve as a replicable and scalable model for green transformation within the civil aviation system. JinkoSolar will continue to provide efficient, safe, and context-specific photovoltaic solutions to help more transportation hubs and public facilities achieve green, low-carbon upgrades, jointly advancing a zero-carbon future.
