JinkoSolar (JKS) shares surged 5.07% in pre-market trading on Monday, riding the wave of a broader rally in the solar energy sector. The company's stock movement aligns with significant gains observed across various solar stocks during the early trading hours.

The solar sector experienced a notable uptick, with several key players posting substantial gains. Canadian Solar led the pack with a remarkable 15% increase, while Array Technologies and Maxeon Solar both saw jumps of over 8%. Other significant movers included SolarEdge, up 7%, and Sunrun, climbing more than 6%.

While the specific catalyst for this sector-wide rally remains unclear, the synchronized movement suggests a positive sentiment towards solar energy stocks. JinkoSolar's performance indicates that investors are showing renewed interest in solar companies, possibly due to factors such as favorable policy outlooks, technological advancements, or improving market conditions for renewable energy.