JA Solar Holdings
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Solar energy |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Beijing , China |
Area served | Worldwide (178 countries) |
| Products | Photovoltaic solar cells and modules (monocrystalline and multicrystalline) |
JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. is a solar energy enterprise based in China, established in 2005 within Shanghai’s Yangpu district, with its main office located in Beijing. The company is engaged in the design, development, production, and sale of photovoltaic solar cells and modules, offering both monocrystalline and multicrystalline varieties. Its core business involves supplying solar cells to module manufacturers who assemble these components into systems that convert sunlight into electrical power. JA Solar’s range of products encompasses both conventional and specialized solar modules.
Operating in 178 countries worldwide, JA Solar’s prominent markets include Germany, Italy, Sweden, Spain, South Korea, and the United States. This extensive global footprint is maintained through a committed sales and marketing division. In December 2009, the company experienced a notable increase in market share, largely influenced by considerable financial support from the Chinese government.
In February 2018, JA Solar expanded its international distribution by collaborating with Manitu Solar to supply solar modules throughout Eastern Europe.
A 2023 analysis from Sheffield Hallam University identified JA Solar as having a "very high" level of involvement with manufacturing activities in Xinjiang linked to forced Uyghur labor, posing significant ethical and reputational challenges for the firm.