CW Enerji vs Hyundai - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Hyundai has the broader catalog (65 vs 15 models). Hyundai leads on peak efficiency at 23.40%. Hyundai leans bifacial (66% 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
CW Enerji is a Turkish solar panel manufacturer and energy solutions provider established in 2010, headquartered in Antalya. The company produces monocrystalline and TopCon N-Type solar panels with an annual capacity of 1.8 GW, and also offers energy storage, EV charging, and heat pump solutions. It is publicly traded...
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Antalya, Turkey
- Annual capacity
- 1-2 GW/year
- Employees
- 1000-2000
- Listed
- BIST: CWENE
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
Hyundai skews to higher efficiency: 6% of lineup is 23%+
Hyundai offers more 600W+ panels (5% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>PERC</strong> (100%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (38%)
The flagships
Written summary
CW Enerji is a Turkish manufacturer founded and headquartered in Antalya, Turkey. The company operates a vertically integrated facility - from ingot to finished module - and currently runs a solar cell production capacity of 1.2 GW per year at its CW SolarCell subsidiary, with stated ambitions to reach 5 GW by 2028. It exports to roughly 60 countries and has recently signed a $750 million supply agreement with a U.S. partner. No confirmed Bloomberg Tier 1 listing has been found for CW Enerji. Hyundai Energy Solutions, operating under the HD Hyundai conglomerate, is headquartered in EumSeong, South Korea, with a U.S. office in Irvine, California. It carries Bloomberg Tier 1 bankability status and reports an annual production capacity in the range of 1.4 GW, all manufactured in Korea. On institutional footprint and bankability credentials, Hyundai currently holds the stronger position.
CW Enerji's current product focus centers on TOPCon N-type modules, including bifacial G12R rectangular-cell panels with cell efficiencies certified at 25.5% by Fraunhofer ISE. Panel-level efficiencies across its residential and commercial lines are reported between 20% and 23%, covering applications from rooftop systems to utility-scale ground mounts. The company also distributes the TommaTech brand through its network. Hyundai Energy Solutions targets the residential and light-commercial segment with two main lines: the monocrystalline XG Series (350-375 W, 19.2-20.6% efficient) for standard rooftop use, and the bifacial YH Series for ground-mounted or dual-glass residential applications, reaching up to approximately 22.5% efficiency. Hyundai's panels carry a 25-year product and performance warranty, while CW Enerji offers a 12-year product warranty and a 30-year linear performance guarantee.
For a typical 2025 buyer prioritizing bankability, long product warranties, and established installer support networks - especially in North America or Australia - Hyundai Energy Solutions is the more defensible default. CW Enerji is a credible and technologically current alternative, particularly for buyers in Europe or the Middle East who want non-Asian supply-chain diversification or have access to local EPC support from the company. The two brands are not interchangeable on warranty terms or institutional backing, but the gap in panel-level performance is narrow.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-08
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