JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., which began manufacturing solar panels at its West Jacksonville factory in November, held its opening ceremony Tuesday. "JinkoSolar continues to gain market share in many regions across the globe, including the U.S., and this factory will be key to solidifying that strong market position," JinkoSolar CEO Kangping Chen said in a news release. "We are fortunate to call Jacksonville home with its excellent business environment and hospitable community, features which enabled us to find a talented workforce, complete the facility, and quickly begin producing world-class PV modules." The company leases 285,652 square feet at 4660 POW-MIA Memorial Parkway at AllianceFlorida at Cecil Commerce, according to our Jacksonville Daily Record news partner.