Solar cell technology has been widely used, one of them is Dye Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC), which is a semiconductor device that can convert sunlight into electrical energy. The objective of this research is to learn the character of metal complexes from derivatives porphyrin Zn-TPP (5,10,15,20-tetraphenylporphyrin) and apply it as a dye sensitizer in DSSC. Zn(II)-TPP complex compound showed a maximum wavelength at 423 nm on the Soret band. Zn-N bond formed between metal and ligand is indicated at 324,04 cm-1. Zn (II)-TPP complex compound is ionic and best used in DSSC applications. The performance (efficiency) of Zn (II)-TPP complex as dye sensitizer in DSSC shows a maximum current of 8 mA/cm2 with a maximum voltage of 0.60 V and an efficiency value of 9.43%.