Driving Innovation Together: Jinko Solar and SAPVIA Join Forces for a Greener South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa – 1 August 2025 – Jinko Solar, the global leading PV and ESS suppliers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) to strengthen collaboration and advance the growth of the renewable energy sector in South Africa.
Under this agreement, Jinko Solar is recognized as the “Sustainable Clean Technology Partner” for SAPVIA, while SAPVIA is acknowledged as the “Sustainable Innovative Business Partner” for Jinko Solar. The MOU formalizes both organizations’ shared commitment to promoting innovation, sustainable energy solutions, and a thriving solar industry in South Africa.
“This partnership reflects our deep commitment to the South African renewable energy market. As SAPVIA’s Sustainable Clean Technology Partner, Jinko Solar will continue to deliver advanced solar technologies and energy storage solutions that empower communities and businesses. Together, we aim to accelerate the adoption of clean energy and support South Africa’s journey toward a more sustainable future,” said Joanna Zhuona, Deputy Sales Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, Jinko Solar.
SAPVIA emphasized the agreement’s role in knowledge sharing and capacity building. “This collaboration with Jinko Solar marks an important step in advancing skills development and knowledge sharing in South Africa’s solar PV sector. As an industry association, SAPVIA is committed to building local capacity, supporting continuous professional development, and creating opportunities for practitioners and future professionals to thrive in the renewable energy space. Through this partnership, we aim to equip our industry with the knowledge and technical exposure needed to contribute meaningfully to South Africa’s growing solar energy market,” said Pamela Gama, Junior Policy Specialist, SAPVIA.
The signing of this MOU highlights the importance of strategic partnerships in building a sustainable energy ecosystem. Both Jinko Solar and SAPVIA are dedicated to fostering innovation, creating new business opportunities, and driving the clean energy agenda forward in South Africa.
About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. (the “Company”, or “Jinko Solar”) (SSE: 688223) is one of the most famous and innovative solar technology companies in the world. Its business covers the core links of the photovoltaic industry chain, focusing on the R&D of integrated photovoltaic products and integrated clean energy solutions. At present, JinkoSolar’s products have cumulatively served nearly 200 countries and regions worldwide, with approximately 4000 customers. As of the first half of 2025, JinkoSolar’s cumulative module shipments reached approximately 350 GW, ranking No.1 in global module shipments six times. By August 2025, the company’s high-efficiency N-type Tiger Neo series modules had reached a cumulative global shipment of about 200 GW, making it the best-selling PV module series in history. The company is also an industry opinion leader in various international frameworks, including B20, and joined the RE100 green initiative in 2019.
