Clelo Tech vs Hyundai - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Hyundai has the broader catalog (65 vs 7 models). Hyundai leads on peak efficiency at 23.40%. Clelo Tech leans bifacial (100% of lineup).
Both catalogues are read from the manufacturers' own datasheets. A brand is not scored against the market here, only against the other brand on this page.
The two companies
Jiangsu Clelo Material Technologies Co., Ltd. is a Chinese solar manufacturer and system integrator based in Changshu, Suzhou, specializing in photovoltaic panels, BIPV technology, and complete PV power plant solutions. The company offers products and turnkey systems ranging from small residential installations to...
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Changshu, China
HD Hyundai Energy Solutions is a global provider of solar cells and modules, offering solutions for residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects. They provide monofacial, bifacial, and shingled PV modules, along with inverters and various PV solutions. The company is committed to developing next-generation...
- Founded
- 2004
- Headquarters
- Seongnam-si, South Korea
- Annual capacity
- 1.35 GW/year
- Employees
- 206
- Tier 1 bankable
- Yes
Catalogue against catalogue
An average over a catalogue describes the range a manufacturer publishes, not the module you would buy. A brand with two flagship panels and eighty older ones averages worse than one that has retired its back catalogue.
What each of them builds
Clelo Tech skews to higher efficiency: 29% of lineup is 23%+
Clelo Tech offers more 600W+ panels (100% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (100%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (38%)
The flagships
Written summary
Clelo Tech, operating under its full name Jiangsu Clelo Material Technologies Co., Ltd., is a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2017 and based in Changshu City, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. It is a relatively young entrant focused primarily on BIPV integration and module sales, covering systems from small residential scale up to utility-class projects. No independent confirmation of BloombergNEF Tier 1 or comparable bankability status was found in available sources. Hyundai Energy Solutions - now officially branded HD Hyundai Energy Solutions after a 2023 rename - is a South Korean manufacturer founded in 2004 as part of the Hyundai Heavy Industries Group and listed on the Korea Stock Exchange. It carries BloombergNEF Tier 1 status, has modules tested in UL and VDE-accredited laboratories, and benefits from the institutional backing of one of Korea's largest industrial conglomerates. On institutional footprint and bankability, Hyundai holds a clear advantage.
In terms of product coverage, Clelo Tech's catalog, as listed on ENF Solar, spans monocrystalline, bifacial, IBC, TOPCon, and HJT modules, including high-wattage HJT panels in the 700-720 Wp range - a range that signals an orientation toward utility and BIPV contract work rather than mass retail. Hyundai Energy Solutions targets a somewhat different audience with its XG Series monofacial panels suited to residential rooftops and its YH Series bifacial panels designed for residential or small commercial ground mounts, with efficiencies reaching up to 20.6% confirmed by independent reviewers. Both brands carry 25-year performance warranties, though Hyundai's warranty terms are better documented in third-party reviews.
For a typical buyer in 2025 - whether a homeowner or a small commercial installer seeking well-documented quality and project financing support - Hyundai Energy Solutions is the more defensible choice. Its Tier 1 status, longer operating history, and wider independent review coverage reduce procurement risk in ways that Clelo Tech, as a newer and less-documented brand, cannot yet match.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-20
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