The programme began with a visit to Mayor of Auckland Wayne Brown, followed by presentations from companies representing Jiangxi Province.
Solar continues to gain traction in New Zealand as the country expands its renewable energy mix. The market now exceeds 1.1 GW of installed solar capacity, including rooftop systems across homes and businesses and a growing pipeline of utility-scale projects. Around one in ten New Zealand homes now use rooftop solar.
Jinko Solar supports both distributed generation and utility-scale solar projects across New Zealand using its Tiger Neo high-efficiency module technology.
A new project later this year will mark the first utility-scale deployment of next-generation Tiger Neo 3.0 modules in New Zealand. Jinko Solar plans to introduce the Tiger Neo 3.0 platform to the New Zealand market in April 2026, supporting both distributed generation and utility-scale installations.
New Zealand’s climate presents unique challenges for solar generation. Many regions experience high cloud cover and an average of around 83 sunny days per year, making strong low-light performance essential. Tiger Neo 3.0 modules use advanced N-type TOPCon technology to maintain strong output in low-irradiance conditions while delivering durability for demanding environments. With 5400 Pa front load and 2400 Pa wind uplift ratings and salt-mist certification, the modules are well suited to coastal areas such as Hawke’s Bay and wind-exposed regions of the upper South Island.
