JinkoSolar Signs Long-term Purchase Agreement with Tongwei for nearly 100,000 Metric Tons of Polycrystalline Silicon

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JinkoSolar has signed a long-term purchase agreement with subsidiaries of Tongwei Co., Ltd. for nearly 100,000 metric tons of polycrystalline silicon (Poly-Si). This agreement aims to ensure a stable supply of raw materials, aligning with JinkoSolar's strategic plans. Pricing for additional orders will be based on market conditions. The partnership is expected to enhance JinkoSolar's competitive edge and support the renewable energy market's growth.

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• Secured a long-term supply of nearly 100,000 metric tons of poly-Si, ensuring stability in raw material procurement.
• Strengthened partnerships with Tongwei, a recognized industrial leader in polysilicon, potentially leading to future collaborative opportunities.

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SHANGRAO, China, Nov. 6, 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 the Company and its subsidiary Sichuan Jinko have signed a long-term purchase agreement with second tier subsidiaries of Tongwei Co., Ltd. ("Tongwei"), namely Sichuan Yongxiang Polysilicon Co., Ltd., Sichuan Yongxiang New Energy Co., Ltd., Inner Mongolia Tongwei High-purity Crystalline Silicon Company, and Yunnan Tongwei High-purity Crystalline Silicon Company. The raw materials procurement will ensure a stable supply of polycrystalline silicon ("Poly-Si") in line with JinkoSolar's strategic and operational plans.

Under the agreement, JinkoSolar has locked in nearly 100,000 metric tons of polycrystalline silicon and both parties can negotiate additional purchases. The price for any additional order will be negotiated and determined based on market conditions at that time.

Mr. Kangping Chen, Chief Executive Officer of JinkoSolar, commented, "Building strategic partnerships with suppliers of key raw materials is essential for our business and to raise our competitive edge in the solar industry. We are very pleased to begin this partnership with an industrial leader like Tongwei, a strategic cooperation that will contribute to the stability of JinkoSolar's long-term business. This is the first long-term contract with Tongwei for the steady supply of poly-Si, a win-win scenario that will no doubt bring on other advantages for both parties and further promote the development of renewable energy. We look forward to more opportunities with Tongwei, and to explore other ways we can work together to create value for the global PV industry."

Mr. Duan Yong, Director of Tongwei Co., Ltd., Chairman and General Manager of Yongxiang Co., Ltd., commented, "JinkoSolar is one of Tongwei's most trusted customers and we are very pleased to reach a strategic cooperation with a leading PV module manufacturer like JinkoSolar. The signing of this contract is conducive to the stable sales of Tongwei's high-purity polysilicon products and is in line with our future business strategy. It is also conducive to bringing into play the leading advantages of two major industry players in the PV industry, and to jointly promote the development of the global PV market."

About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world. JinkoSolar distributes it 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 silicon wafers, 11 GW for solar cells, and 25 GW for solar modules, as of June 30, 2020.

JinkoSolar has 7 production facilities globally, and 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

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FAQ

What is the significance of the long-term agreement between JinkoSolar and Tongwei?

The agreement secures a stable supply of nearly 100,000 metric tons of polycrystalline silicon, which is essential for JinkoSolar's operations.

How much polycrystalline silicon has JinkoSolar committed to purchasing?

JinkoSolar has committed to purchasing nearly 100,000 metric tons of polycrystalline silicon.

What impact does this agreement have on JinkoSolar's market position?

This agreement enhances JinkoSolar's competitive edge in the solar industry by ensuring a reliable supply of essential raw materials.

When was the long-term purchase agreement with Tongwei announced?

The long-term purchase agreement was announced on November 6, 2020.

What are the future implications of JinkoSolar's cooperation with Tongwei?

The partnership may lead to additional collaborative opportunities and promote the development of the global photovoltaic industry.