Founded in 2005, JA SOLAR is a global manufacturer of high-performance photovoltaic (PV) products, with a business portfolio including wafers, cells, modules and photovoltaic power stations. Thanks to its 11 production bases and more than 20 branches, JA SOLAR products are available in over 100 countries and regions. They are used extensively in utility scale power plants, commercial and institutional applications and residential rooftops. Supported by technological innovation, sound financial performance, and an advanced global sales and service network, JA SOLAR has been well received by domestic and foreign clients. For several consecutive years, the company has been listed on the Fortune China 500 list and the World TOP 500 Energy Companies.
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International Recognition
World Top Bankable PV Brand
World First-Class PV Module Manufacturer
Top PV Brand in Europe
Outstanding Module Provider in China’s PV “Front-runner” Project
Chinese Brand of Impact for 2017
World Top 500 Energy Companies
Award for PV Company with Best Brand Value
PV Module Front-Runner in 2015
Award for Best Communication Effects of the Year
Company Milestones
2017
2017-11 JA SOLAR CEO JinBaofang attended 2017 Zhiliangzhi (Beijing) Forum for Entrepreneurs upon invitation.
2017-11
JA SOLAR CEO JinBaofang attended 2017 Zhiliangzhi (Beijing) Forum for Entrepreneurs upon invitation.
2017
2017-10 Redefined corporate spirit
2017-10
Redefined corporate spirit as “Sincerity, Simplicity, Reverence and Gratitude”.
2017
2017-10 JA SOLAR CEO JinBaofang elected to serve for another term as Vice President of the China Photovoltaic Industry Association
2017-10
JA SOLAR CEO JinBaofang elected to serve for another term as Vice President of the China Photovoltaic Industry Association.
2017
2017-10 Diamond Wire Cutting Project at the Manufacturing Base in Donghai officially went into operation
2017-10
Diamond Wire Cutting Project at the Manufacturing Base in Donghai officially went into operation.
2017
2017-06 Foundation laid for the 3GW crystalline silicon project in Baotou
2017-06
Foundation laid for the 3GW crystalline silicon project in Baotou, which is the JA SOLAR’s 11th manufacturing base.
2017
2017-02 JA SOLAR CEO JinBaofang was elected Vice Executive President
2017-02
Hebei Overseas Chinese Chamber of Commerce established, JA SOLAR CEO JinBaofang was elected Vice Executive President
2017
2017-01 Awarded 2017 Top PV Brand in Europe
2017-01
Awarded 2017 Top PV Brand in Europe .
2016
2016-05 Production of a 1.5 GW module project began at the base in Xingtai, announcing the opening of the innovative smart plant model
2016-05
In May 2016, production of a 1.5 GW module project began at the base in Xingtai, announcing the opening of the innovative smart plant model.
2015
2015-10 A 400MW cell plant in Malaysia went into production, marking a major milestone in JA SOLAR’s globalization drive
2015-10
A 400MW cell plant in Malaysia went into production, marking a major milestone in JA SOLAR’s globalization drive.
2014
2014-12 Construction of the 100MW power station in Dunhuang, Gansu Province was completed
2014-12
Construction of the 100MW power station in Dunhuang, Gansu Province was completed.
2013
2013-06 The Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited JA SOLAR as part of a survey of China’s PV industry
2013-06
The Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visited JA SOLAR as part of a survey of China’s PV industry.
2012
2012-09 A branch company was opened in Japan
2012-09
A branch company was opened in Japan.
JA SOLAR entered the Japanese market in 2011 and by the first quarter of 2012 had grown into one of the top three PV suppliers in Japan.
2011
2011-02 The manufacturing base in Hefei (China) commenced operation
2011-02
The manufacturing base in Hefei (China) commenced operation.
2010
2010-05 Backed by company developed cell conversion technologies, the conversion efficiency of mono-crystalline silicon cells reached 18.7%
2010-05
Backed by company developed cell conversion technologies, the conversion efficiency of mono-crystalline silicon cells reached 18.7%.
2009
2009-03 The combined production capacity of the Company’s manufacturing bases in Ningjin (China) and Yangzhou(China) reached 650 MW
2009-03
The combined production capacity of the Company’s manufacturing bases in Ningjin (China) and Yangzhou(China) reached 650 MW.
2008
2008-02 The construction of the Cell Manufacturing Base in Yangzhou (China) was kicked off
2008-02
The construction of the Cell Manufacturing Base in Yangzhou (China) was kicked off .In October of the same year, the manufacturing base in Donghai (China) was established.
2007
2007-02 JA SOLAR was listed on the NASDAQ Exchange in the United States
2007-02
JA SOLAR was listed on the NASDAQ Exchange in the United States.
2006
2006-11 The manufacturing base in Fengxian(China) was set up
2006-11
The manufacturing base in Fengxian(China) was set up.
2005
2005-05 JA SOLAR Co., Ltd was founded
2005-05
JA SOLAR Co., Ltd was founded
R&D Strength
R&D Achievements
JA SOLAR has undertaken the Technological Achievements Transformation Project in Jiangsu Province, the Electronic Information Industry Development Foundation Project of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Torch Program of the Ministry of Science and Technology. As of April 2017, the company has been granted 314 patents.
R&D Center
JA SOLAR has invested substantially in R&D centers that focus on silicon wafers, cells, and modules. JA Solar in cooperation with Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, set up the “PV Innovation Research Center.” JA SOLAR has also established long-term cooperation with research facilities in the US, Netherlands, Australia, and other countries.
R&D Milestones