Rising Power Demand in the AI Era: JinkoSolar Strengthens Customized Solutions for Japan's Distributed Market

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global electricity demand for data centers is projected to expand from approximately 460 TWh in 2024 to over 1,000 TWh by 2030. Furthermore, Goldman Sachs Research analyzes that data center electricity demand could increase by about 165% by 2030 compared to 2023.

With the expansion of AI data centers and next-generation digital infrastructure, the energy market will increasingly prioritize not just "how much electricity can be generated," but "how to supply electricity stably and for the long term."

Against this backdrop, interest in distributed energy and rooftop solar power generation is growing further in the Japanese market.

However, the Japanese market is by no means a "one-product-fits-all" market.

Unique needs exist in the Japanese market, such as complex residential roof shapes, urban-specific architectural structures, cloudy or low-light environments, and high demands for safety, long-term reliability, and harmony with the landscape.

To meet these needs of the Japanese market, JinkoSolar continues to develop a variety of customized products and solutions, including low-current modules, lightweight modules, anti-glare modules, and modules with drainage grooves.

Lightweight modules reduce the installation load on residential and existing buildings, while anti-glare modules improve adaptability to special environments such as urban areas, highways, and airport vicinities. Furthermore, low-current and drainage groove designs support long-term stable power generation in the Japanese distributed market.

In Japan, as the renewal period for initial FIT projects approaches, the Repowering (power plant upgrade) market is also expanding. JinkoSolar leverages its N-type TOPCon technology's low-light performance, bifacial power generation performance, and long-term reliability to provide highly efficient and long-term stable upgrade solutions for the Japanese market.

To date, global cumulative shipments of JinkoSolar's Tiger Neo series have exceeded 220 GW, making it one of the world's leading N-type module series. JinkoSolar has also maintained its No. 1 position in Japanese market shipments for seven consecutive years from 2019 to 2025.

Vicky Sun, General Manager for JinkoSolar North Asia, stated:

"With the advent of the AI era, electricity is no longer just energy but has transformed into critical infrastructure supporting future industries. In the Japanese market, not only product performance but also long-term reliability and adaptability to actual operating environments are highly valued. JinkoSolar will continue to contribute to Japan's sustainable energy society through customized products and solutions better suited to the Japanese market."