JinkoSolar solar panels sent to housing initiative for families displaced by Maui fire – pv magazine USA

September 16, 2024 JinkoSolar

JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced the successful completion of its delivery program which provided over 1,000 PV modules to Ohana Hope Village (OHV), a rapid response housing initiative in Kahului, Maui aimed to provide sustainable housing solutions for families displaced by the August 2023 Maui fire. The donation program began promptly in September 2023soon after the fire, to ensure timely assistance to those in need.

“We hope that our contribution has played a role in providing comfort to affected families, as they rebuild their lives,” said Nigel CockroftGeneral Manager of JinkoSolar (US) Inc.

Designed by Hawaii Off Grid Architecture & Engineering in collaboration with Family Life Center, the village comprises 16 pods consisting of 88 modular units and accommodates multi-generational families. Each pod will function as a distributed microgrid with solar, energy storage, and a central biodiesel backup generator. This will allow for an off-grid, carbon-neutral, and net-zero energy community.

“We are grateful for JinkoSolar’s speedy and generous donation of solar panels to Ohana Hope Village. JinkoSolar’s donation provides free, clean electricity, which enables us to direct more resources to supporting fire survivors in their recovery,” said David SellersPrincipal Architect, Hawaii Off Grid Architecture & Engineering.

JinkoSolar also announced that it has been recognized as an Overall Highest Achiever in Renewable Energy Testing Center’s (“RETC”) 2024 PV Module Index Report (“PVMI”). This marks the fifth consecutive year that JinkoSolar has earned this notable award.

Since its launch in 2019, RETC’s PVMI has gathered results from comprehensive beyond-certification bankability tests conducted on modules over 12 months. These tests are performed in state-of-the-art laboratories using certified equipment under audited and controlled conditions. The Overall Highest Achiever designation is the top award, recognizing manufacturers who excel in all three PVMI categories: reliability, performance, and quality. The program provides assurance to project owners, insurers, financiers, and engineers that mass-produced PV products will perform reliably during commercial operations.

“We are honored to receive the Overall Highest Achiever award for the fifth consecutive year,” said Nigel Cockroft, General Manager of JinkoSolar (US) Inc. “This recognition highlights our steadfast commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable, and high-performing modules, reinforcing our position as one of the industry’s leading, bankable manufacturers.”

“Our highest recognition is an exceptionally high bar to pass in any given year—let alone for five years running. We commend JinkoSolar for its demonstrated commitment to excellence in solar manufacturing,” said Cherif Kedir, President & CEO, RETC.