JinkoSolar Supplied Modules to Trinity Energy for Costco Warehouse in Washington State

Rhea-AI Summary

JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) supplied approximately 1,000 EAGLE® G6 modules for a Costco warehouse in Richland, Washington, installed by Trinity Energy on a project registered with EAGLE® Preserve.

EAGLE® Preserve is noted as Washington State's first approved solar stewardship program; it will collect and recycle any modules from the Costco site that reach end-of-life at no cost to Trinity or Costco, aiming to support sustainable, circular management of modules.

Insights

Renewable infrastructure analyst

Supply of ~1,000 EAGLE® G6 modules to a Costco in Washington and inclusion in an approved stewardship program is a modestly positive commercial and ESG win.

JinkoSolar supplied approximately 1,000 EAGLE® G6 modules to Trinity Energy for a Costco warehouse in Richland, Washington, and enrolled the site in the EAGLE® Preserve program—reported as Washington State’s first approved solar stewardship program. This represents a concrete project delivery and a compliance-aligned service offering that removes end-of-life disposal cost risk for the site owner.

The business mechanism is straightforward: module supply plus a take-back/recycling service reduces operational and regulatory friction for the developer and customer. The main dependencies are continued project installations at comparable scale and the operational execution of the stewardship pickup and recycling promise. If executed reliably, the program can differentiate supply contracts where state recycling laws apply.

Watch for replication of similar contracts in states with module recycling rules and any measurable uptake of EAGLE® Preserve by other large commercial customers over the next 6–18 months. The immediate items to monitor are documented pickup/recycling events, additional announced projects tied to EAGLE® Preserve, and any formal metrics on program costs or timelines for end-of-life handling.

CAMPBELL, Calif., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (the "Company," or "JinkoSolar") (NYSE: JKS), one of the largest and most innovative solar module manufacturers in the world, today announced that the company has supplied modules to Trinity Energy for a Costco Warehouse in the State of Washington.    

Approximately 1,000 EAGLE^® G6 modules were installed at Costco in Richland, Washington. The project was registered with JinkoSolar's EAGLE^® Preserve, which recently became Washington State's first approved solar stewardship program. For any modules at this Costco site that reach end-of-life, EAGLE^® Preserve will pick up those modules at no cost to Trinity or Costco and ensure those modules are recycled in a sustainable way. 

"JinkoSolar is pleased to supply market leading EAGLE^® G6 modules in conjunction with EAGLE^® Preserve in Washington State," said Nigel Cockroft, General Manager of JinkoSolar (U.S) Inc. "It is rewarding to work with Trinity who, like JinkoSolar, cares deeply about sustainability and circular economy."

"JinkoSolar is helping us build a creative and effective solar project solution for Costco," said Darin Leonard, President of Trinity Structures. "As a Washington company, it is important that we work with a company like JinkoSolar whose modules are the first in the sector to comply with the Washington recycling law."

"Trinity is helping businesses like Costco achieve their sustainability commitments while ensuring operations are not impacted due to a lack of available energy," said Tim Owen, Chief Operations Officer for Trinity Energy. "Responsibly recycling modules at end-of-life highlights our combined focus on eliminating harmful environmental impacts."

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 utility-scale, commercial and residential customers in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and other countries and regions.

JinkoSolar had 10 productions facilities globally, over 20 overseas subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Mexico, and other countries, and a global sales network with sales teams in China, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Spain, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Vietnam and India, as of June 30, 2025.

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

About Trinity Structures

Trinity Energy is a leader in off-grid, renewable electrification solutions that help organizations achieve energy independence, resilience, and sustainability. Specializing in modular energy systems that generate, store, and distribute solar power. Trinity serves key sectors including fleet, hospitality, commercial, and multi-family housing. Trinity transforms energy from a utility cost into a strategic business asset. For more information about Trinity Energy and its innovative energy solutions, visit www.TrinityEnergy.net.

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:

Ms. Stella Wang
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.
Tel: +86 21-5180-8777 ext.7806
Email: pr@jinkosolar.com

View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jinkosolar-supplied-modules-to-trinity-energy-for-costco-warehouse-in-washington-state-302595037.html

SOURCE JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

FAQ

What did JinkoSolar (JKS) supply for the Costco Richland, Washington project on October 27, 2025?

JinkoSolar supplied approximately 1,000 EAGLE® G6 modules for the Costco Richland project.

How does EAGLE® Preserve support the Costco site in Washington for JKS modules?

EAGLE® Preserve will pick up and recycle end-of-life modules from the Costco site at no cost to Trinity or Costco.

Who installed the JinkoSolar modules at the Costco warehouse in Richland, WA?

The modules were installed by Trinity Energy (Trinity Structures worked on the project).

Why is EAGLE® Preserve significant for Washington State solar projects mentioned with JKS?

EAGLE® Preserve is described as Washington State's first approved solar stewardship program, offering compliant recycling for modules.

Does the JinkoSolar announcement state any cost to Costco or Trinity for module recycling?

No; the announcement says EAGLE® Preserve will recycle modules at no cost to Trinity or Costco if they reach end-of-life.

What sustainability benefits did JinkoSolar and Trinity highlight for the JKS module supply to Costco?

They highlighted circular economy and responsible recycling to reduce environmental impacts and support sustainability commitments.