Panasonic EverVolt 410 vs JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W
The Panasonic EverVolt 410 wins this comparison by a decisive margin. It offers better long-term durability with 25-year warranty. For most residential installations, the Panasonic EverVolt 410 is the stronger choice.
Key Differences
- • Panasonic EverVolt 410 is rated at 410W while JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W is rated at 430W, a 20W difference.
- • JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W achieves 22% efficiency vs 21.5% for the other, a 0.5 percentage point gap.
- • Panasonic EverVolt 410 comes with a 25-year product warranty vs 15 years for the other.
- • Panasonic EverVolt 410 has a superior temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C vs -0.29%/°C, retaining more power in hot climates.
- • Panasonic EverVolt 410 uses HJT (Heterojunction) cells while JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W uses TOPCon N-type cells, representing different technology generations.
Specifications Breakdown
Module Efficiency
The JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W achieves 22% module efficiency compared to Panasonic EverVolt 410's 21.5%, meaning JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W converts 0.5 percentage points more sunlight into electricity per square meter. In practical terms, the Panasonic EverVolt 410 produces 210.0 watts per square meter of panel area while the JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W produces 220.2 W/m². For rooftop installations where space is limited, this efficiency gap determines how many kilowatts you can fit on your available roof area. Over a 25-year system life, even a small efficiency advantage compounds into meaningful additional energy production.
Power Output
The JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W delivers 430W per panel versus 410W for the Panasonic EverVolt 410, a 20W difference per module. To build an 8 kW residential system, you would need 20 Panasonic EverVolt 410 panels or 19 JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W panels. Choosing the higher-wattage option saves 1 panel, reducing total racking hardware, wiring, and installation labor costs. Higher wattage per panel is particularly valuable for commercial-scale installations where panel count directly impacts balance-of-system costs.
Temperature Coefficient
The Panasonic EverVolt 410 has a temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C versus -0.29%/°C for the JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W. On a hot summer day when cell temperature reaches 65°C (40°C above the 25°C STC baseline), the Panasonic EverVolt 410 retains 94.8% of its rated power while the other retains 94.2%. While the numerical gap is modest, it still accumulates over decades of summer production, especially in southern latitudes with prolonged peak heat hours.
Warranty Coverage
The Panasonic EverVolt 410 is backed by a 25-year product warranty and 25-year performance guarantee, while the JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W offers 15-year product and 30-year performance coverage. The Panasonic EverVolt 410 provides 10 additional years of defect protection, covering manufacturing issues, material failures, and premature performance loss. Based on their published degradation rates (0.5% first year then 0.35%/year for Panasonic EverVolt 410; 1% first year then 0.4%/year for JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W), after 25 years the Panasonic EverVolt 410 should retain approximately 91.1% of original output versus 89.4% for the JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W. This 1.7 percentage point gap in end-of-life output meaningfully impacts lifetime energy economics.
Physical Dimensions & Weight
The Panasonic EverVolt 410 measures 1722×1134×30mm and weighs 21.5 kg, while the JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W measures 1722×1134×30mm at 21 kg. 1.95 m² of panel area for the Panasonic EverVolt 410 versus 1.95 m² for the JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W. Their weights are closely matched, so neither panel imposes a significantly different structural load on the mounting system. Similar footprints mean both panels fit comparably on standard residential rooftop configurations.
Specification Comparison
| Specification | Panasonic EverVolt 410 | JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 410W | 430W |
| Efficiency | 21.5% | 22% |
| Power Density | 19.5 W/sq ft | 20.5 W/sq ft |
| Cell Type | HJT (Heterojunction) | TOPCon N-type |
| Bifacial | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 21.5 kg | 21 kg |
| Temp Coefficient | -0.26%/°C | -0.29%/°C |
| Snow Load | 5400 Pa | 5400 Pa |
| Wind Load | 2400 Pa | 2400 Pa |
| Product Warranty | 25 years | 15 years |
| Performance Warranty | 25 years | 30 years |
| Degradation (Year 1) | 0.5% | 1% |
| Annual Degradation | 0.35% | 0.4% |
| Country | Japan | China |
5-Dimension Head-to-Head Analysis
1. Efficiency & Power Density
Winner: JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430WThe JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W achieves 22% efficiency versus 21.5% — a 0.5 percentage point advantage. On a typical 30-panel residential roof, this translates to approximately 0.6 kW more total system capacity, or 3 kWh more annual production in an average US location.
2. Hot Climate Performance
Winner: Panasonic EverVolt 410The Panasonic EverVolt 410 has a better temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C versus -0.29%/°C. On a 45°C summer day (20°C above STC), the winner retains 94.8% of rated power versus 94.2%. The difference is modest but accumulates over 25 years of summer production.
3. Durability & Warranty
Winner: Panasonic EverVolt 410Panasonic EverVolt 410 leads with a 25-year product warranty versus 15 years. Panasonic EverVolt 410 degrades more slowly at 0.35% per year versus 0.4%. After 25 years, expect 91.1% vs 89.4% of original output for Panasonic EverVolt 410 and JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W respectively.
4. Power Output
Winner: JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430WThe JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W delivers 430W versus 410W per panel — 20W more. For an 8 kW system, you need 19 panels with the higher-wattage option versus 20 panels, saving 1 panels and the associated racking and labor costs.
5. Cell Technology
Winner: Panasonic EverVolt 410The Panasonic EverVolt 410 uses HJT (Heterojunction): HJT (Heterojunction) combines crystalline silicon with amorphous silicon layers, delivering the best temperature coefficient and bifacial gains, but at higher manufacturing cost. The JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W uses TOPCon N-type: TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) adds a thin tunnel oxide layer to reduce recombination losses, achieving higher efficiency than PERC while being manufacturable on existing production lines. HJT (Heterojunction) represents a newer generation technology with a longer performance runway as manufacturing matures.
Panasonic EverVolt 410
DISCONTINUED: Panasonic exited solar manufacturing in 2023. The EverVolt 410 offered Panasonic's HJT technology at a slightly more accessible price point while maintaining premium quality.
Pros
- + Panasonic brand quality
- + HJT cell technology
- + Good temperature performance
- + 25-year warranty
Cons
- - DISCONTINUED - no longer manufactured
- - No new units available
- - No ongoing product support
JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W
The Tiger Neo S is JinkoSolar's compact N-type residential panel, delivering 430W in a space-efficient format for standard roof sizes.
Pros
- + Compact N-type panel
- + Good residential size
- + JinkoSolar quality
- + 30-year warranty
Cons
- - Lower wattage vs larger models
- - Moderate efficiency
- - Standard sizing
Choose Panasonic EverVolt 410 If...
- ✓ Long-term warranty protection is a top priority and you plan to stay in your home for 25+ years
- ✓ You live in a hot climate (Arizona, Texas, Florida) where heat performance matters
- ✓ You want maximum output retention over the system's 25-30 year lifespan
- ✓ You prefer newer cell technology with a longer performance improvement runway
- ✓ No longer available for new installations.
Choose JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W If...
- ✓ Your roof space is limited and you need maximum power per panel
- ✓ You want fewer panels to reach your target system size, reducing racking and labor costs
- ✓ You prefer newer cell technology with a longer performance improvement runway
- ✓ Standard residential rooftops wanting compact N-type performance from JinkoSolar.
Our Recommendation
The Panasonic EverVolt 410 is the decisive winner in this solar panel comparison, outperforming the JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W in 3 of 5 dimensions. Unless you have a specific requirement that the JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W uniquely addresses, the Panasonic EverVolt 410 is the stronger choice for virtually every installation scenario.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Panasonic EverVolt 410 or JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W?
The Panasonic EverVolt 410 wins this comparison by a decisive margin. It offers better long-term durability with 25-year warranty. For most residential installations, the Panasonic EverVolt 410 is the stronger choice.
Which panel is more efficient, Panasonic EverVolt 410 or JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W?
The JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W at 22% module efficiency. Higher efficiency means more watts per square foot of roof space, which is critical for space-constrained installations. The difference of 0.5 percentage points translates to approximately 20W per panel under standard test conditions.
Which has a better warranty, Panasonic EverVolt 410 or JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W?
The Panasonic EverVolt 410 comes with a 25-year product warranty and 25-year performance guarantee. The JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W offers 15-year product and 30-year performance warranties. Panasonic EverVolt 410 provides 10 additional years of product coverage.
Which panel performs better in hot weather?
The Panasonic EverVolt 410 has a temperature coefficient of -0.26%/°C and the JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W is -0.29%/°C. Panasonic EverVolt 410 retains more power in heat — important in states like Arizona, Texas, and Florida. A lower (less negative) temperature coefficient is better.
How many Panasonic EverVolt 410 vs JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W panels do I need for an 8 kW system?
For an 8 kW system: you need 20 Panasonic EverVolt 410 panels (410W each) or 19 JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W panels (430W each). The JinkoSolar Tiger Neo S 430W requires fewer panels, saving on racking hardware and installation labor.
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Last updated: February 2026