JinkoSolar Sells Its Stake in Abu Dhabi Sweihan Power Station

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On November 27, 2020, JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) announced a share and debt purchase agreement where its subsidiary, JinkoSolar Sweihan (HK) Limited, will sell its 50% equity interest in Sweihan Solar Holding Company Limited to Jinko Power (HK). This divestiture allows Jinko HK to indirectly hold a 20% equity interest in the Sweihan PV Power Company, which operates a 1,200 MW photovoltaic power plant in Abu Dhabi. The deal is subject to approvals from Emirates Water and Electricity Company and other stakeholders, enabling JinkoSolar to focus on its core business and long-term growth in the solar industry.

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• Strategic divestiture allows JinkoSolar to focus on core business.
• Transaction helps enhance long-term growth potential in the global photovoltaic market.

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SHANGRAO, China, Nov. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE:JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary JinkoSolar Sweihan (HK) Limited ("Sweihan HK") has signed a share and debt purchase agreement with Jinko Power (HK) Company Limited ("Jinko HK"), an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of Jinko Power Technology Co., Ltd. ("JinkoPower") .

Pursuant to the agreement, Sweihan HK will sell its 50% equity interest in Sweihan Solar Holding Company Limited ("Sweihan Holding") to Jinko HK. Sweihan Holding holds a 40% equity interest in Sweihan PV Power Company PJSC (the "Project Company"), the operating entity of a 1,200 MW photovoltaic power plant in Abu Dhabi (the "Sweihan Power Station"). Upon completion of the transaction, which is subject to the closing conditions set forth in the agreement, Jinko HK will indirectly hold a 20% equity interest in the Project Company. The closing of this transaction is subject to approvals by Emirates Water and Electricity Company ("EWEC"), other shareholders of Sweihan Holding and the Project Company, and the project finance lenders.

The Sweihan Power Station is located in the Eastern Region of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. In September 2016, JinkoSolar and Marubeni Corporation ("Marubeni") formed a consortium that won the bid for the project. All the power generated for an initial period of 25 years will be contractually sold to EWEC.

Mr. Kangping Chen, Chief Executive Officer of JinkoSolar, commented, "We are glad to have reached this agreement with JinkoPower. This divestiture will help JinkoSolar focus on its core business, enhance our strength and further sustain our long term growth in the global PV industry."

About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world. JinkoSolar distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, and other countries and regions. JinkoSolar has built a vertically integrated solar product value chain, with an integrated annual capacity of 20 GW for mono wafers, 11 GW for solar cells, and 25 GW for solar modules, as of June 30, 2020.

JinkoSolar has 9 productions facilities globally, 14 overseas subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, United States, Mexico, Brazil, Chile and Australia, and global sales teams in China, United Kingdom, France, Spain, Bulgaria, Greece, Ukraine, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Morocco, Kenya, South Africa, Costa Rica, Colombia, Panama, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Poland and Argentina.

To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com. 

Safe-Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends, "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release and the Company's operations and business outlook, contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JinkoSolar's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:
Ripple Zhang
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86 21-5183-3105
Email: ir@jinkosolar.com

Rene Vanguestaine
Christensen
Tel: + 86 178 1749 0483
Email: rvanguestaine@ChristensenIR.com 

In the U.S.:
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Christensen
Tel: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com

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SOURCE JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

FAQ

What is the recent agreement involving JinkoSolar and Jinko Power?

JinkoSolar's subsidiary signed an agreement to sell its 50% stake in Sweihan Solar Holding to Jinko Power, allowing Jinko HK to indirectly hold a 20% interest in a major solar project.

How will the sale of Sweihan Solar Holding impact JinkoSolar's business?

The sale will help JinkoSolar focus on its core solar module manufacturing business, enhancing growth opportunities in the sector.

What is the significance of the Sweihan PV Power Company project?

It operates a 1,200 MW photovoltaic power plant in Abu Dhabi, which is crucial for JinkoSolar's strategic positioning in the renewable energy market.

When was the agreement announced?

The agreement was announced on November 27, 2020.

What approvals are needed for the JinkoSolar transaction to close?

The transaction requires approvals from Emirates Water and Electricity Company and other shareholders involved.