Nextpower Secures Gigawatt-Scale Steel Frame Supply Deal with Jinko Solar

The multi-year agreement will support module manufacturing at Jinko's Florida facility.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Nextpower, a leading provider of intelligent power generation technology for solar power plants, has announced a multi-year supply agreement with Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries Inc. to provide more than one gigawatt (GW) of steel frames, scalable up to 3 GW, for Jinko's module manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida. The deal underscores the growing market adoption of steel frames as a more structurally durable and cost-effective solution for tier-one solar modules, while also localizing the U.S. supply chain.

Why it matters

The agreement between Nextpower and Jinko Solar highlights the solar industry's focus on improving module durability and strengthening domestic supply chains. Steel frames offer enhanced structural integrity compared to traditional materials, which is crucial for solar projects in areas prone to extreme weather. Additionally, the use of U.S.-made steel frames boosts the domestic content calculation for solar projects, aligning with government incentives and policy priorities.

The details

Under the agreement, Nextpower will supply steel frames to support module manufacturing at Jinko Solar's facility in Jacksonville, Florida. The frames are expected to be produced mid-2026, with the potential to scale up to 3 GW over a three-year period. Nextpower plans to further expand its steel frame manufacturing presence in the Southeastern United States to enable direct supply to Jinko's facility, reinforcing the domestic supply chain.

  • The supply agreement is expected to begin mid-2026.
  • The agreement has a three-year term, with the potential to scale up to 3 GW of steel frames over that period.

The players

Nextpower

A leading provider of intelligent power generation technology and solutions for solar power plants.

Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries Inc.

One of the longest operating solar module manufacturers in the United States, with a manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida.

Arevon

A utility-scale solar developer that is excited about Nextpower's introduction of advanced solar module frames that enhance module durability and are designed and manufactured in the USA.

Dan Shugar

The founder and CEO of Nextpower.

Nigel Cockroft

The General Manager at Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries Inc.

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What they’re saying

“Arevon is excited about Nextpower's introduction of advanced solar module frames that enhance module durability and are designed and manufactured in the USA. Nextpower's focus on component and system reliability is greatly welcomed for solar projects, especially in areas of extreme weather.”

— Justin Johnson, COO of Arevon (Business Wire)

“This agreement with Jinko Solar represents clear market validation of steel frames as a reliable and cost-effective solution that supports both module durability and U.S. manufacturing priorities. It also reinforces how the U.S. solar industry is industrializing, aligning domestic manufacturing, policy incentives, and proven technology at gigawatt scale.”

— Dan Shugar, Founder and CEO of Nextpower (Business Wire)

“Improving module durability and strengthening domestic supply chains are closely linked priorities and areas where Jinko Solar has long been a leader. Partnering with Nextpower to integrate domestically produced steel frames into our U.S. modules is a natural extension of that leadership, aligning with U.S. manufacturing priorities, while delivering greater durability at scale for customers and the broader solar industry.”

— Nigel Cockroft, General Manager at Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries Inc. (Business Wire)

What’s next

Nextpower plans to further expand its steel frame manufacturing presence in the Southeastern United States to enable direct supply to the Jinko Solar U.S. facility in Jacksonville.

The takeaway

This agreement between Nextpower and Jinko Solar demonstrates the solar industry's commitment to enhancing module durability and localizing the U.S. supply chain. The use of domestically produced steel frames not only improves the structural integrity of solar modules but also aligns with government incentives and policy priorities around increasing domestic content in renewable energy projects.