The proposed development, which is Jinkosolar’s first overseas cell production facility, will see an investment of around $100m.
JinkoSolar CEO Kangping Chen said: "We are excited to be among the first Chinese solar manufacturers to invest in Malaysia.
"The Malaysian plant will be our first overseas cell production facility and its module capacity will add to our overseas module capacity, currently located in South Africa and Portugal."
Expected to become operational in May this year, the facility will use high-efficiency multi-crystalline technology for the production of solar photovoltaic cells and modules.
JinkoSolar will then have an additional production capacity of 500MW for solar PV cells and 450MW for modules.
"By expanding our production capacity geographically, we are further diversifying our global manufacturing layout and enhancing our competitiveness in overseas markets," Chen added.
JinkoSolar will work with Malaysian Industrial Development Authority and the local government to create local jobs and help further promote the development of solar industry in Malaysia, the company said.
