Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has publicly endorsed JinkoSolar’s latest world-record achievement in solar cell technology, signaling broader industry recognition of innovation in photovoltaic performance. Musk’s succinct but supportive response — a social media reply of “True” to the announcement — underscored the growing global attention on advances in high-efficiency solar panels.
Earlier this month, JinkoSolar, one of the world’s leading solar module manufacturers, announced that its solar cell built on N-type TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) technology has achieved a certified conversion efficiency of 27.79 percent, independently verified by the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin (ISFH) in Germany. This new benchmark marks another milestone for JinkoSolar’s continued leadership in photovoltaic efficiency. JinkoSolar’s latest record-setting solar cell represents decades of research and development in silicon-based photovoltaic technology. Achieving a 27.79 percent conversion rate places the company at the forefront of TOPCon-based solar cell efficiency, helping reduce the cost of solar electricity and improve energy yield per unit area — crucial metrics for utility-scale and distributed solar installations alike.
TOPCon technology enhances performance by minimizing electron recombination losses and improving charge carrier collection, making it one of the leading pathways toward higher-efficiency crystalline silicon solar cells. Photovoltaic experts see such advancements as key to maintaining solar energy’s role in the global transition toward cleaner, more sustainable power systems.
Musk — whose companies span electric vehicles, energy storage solutions, and renewable energy infrastructure — has frequently acknowledged the strategic value of efficient, scalable solar technology. His brief public affirmation of JinkoSolar’s efficiency record adds visibility and credibility to the achievement within the broader clean-energy community. The endorsement also reflects the interconnected nature of the renewable technology landscape, as energy storage, electrified transport, and grid-scale solar continue to integrate more tightly across global markets.
As JinkoSolar continues to push the boundaries of solar cell performance, industry watchers anticipate further gains — potentially surpassing 28 percent efficiency — with upcoming technology iterations and manufacturing scale-ups. The company’s success reinforces the critical role of innovation in driving down the levelized cost of solar electricity and advancing global decarbonization targets. With high-profile figures like Musk taking notice, breakthroughs in solar technology are not only technical achievements but also pivotal moments in the momentum toward a more sustainable energy future.
