DAON vs Hyundai - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Hyundai has the broader catalog (65 vs 0 models). 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
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>HJT</strong> (38%)
The flagships
Written summary
DAON is the flagship module brand of DAS Solar, a Chinese manufacturer founded in 2018 and headquartered in Yiwu, Zhejiang. Despite its relatively short history, DAS Solar has grown rapidly and secured a position on BloombergNEF's Tier 1 Global Solar Module Makers list for all four quarters of 2025, placing it firmly among bankable suppliers. The company ranked in the top five to ten global module producers by shipment volume in 2024. Hyundai Energy Solutions - now operating as HD Hyundai Energy Solutions - is a South Korean manufacturer with roots tracing back to 1972 through Hyundai Heavy Industries, one of the largest industrial conglomerates in the world. It carries Tier 1 status and is backed by a Fortune 500 parent with over 48,000 employees. In terms of institutional depth and brand recognition in Western markets, Hyundai holds the stronger footprint.
On the product side, DAON modules are built around N-type TOPCon cell technology, with DAS Solar reporting average production cell efficiencies exceeding 26.6% and module efficiencies pushing into premium territory. The DAON line is positioned for buyers seeking high-output, low-degradation panels - particularly bifacial configurations suited to utility-scale and large commercial ground mounts. HD Hyundai Energy Solutions has also transitioned into N-type TOPCon as its primary technology for current-generation modules, reporting module efficiencies in the 22.3%-22.9% range. Hyundai additionally has active R&D programs in HJT and perovskite-silicon tandem cells. Its 1.4 GW annual production capacity positions it as a mid-tier volume producer, and its panels are frequently cited in premium residential and commercial rooftop contexts across North America, Australia, and Europe.
For a typical buyer in 2025, Hyundai is the safer choice for residential or small commercial projects in markets with established installer networks and a preference for a recognized Korean brand with long warranty backing (up to 30 years on select series). DAON panels from DAS Solar are compelling for utility or large commercial buyers who prioritize high-volume TOPCon performance at competitive pricing and are comfortable with a newer, rapidly scaling Chinese supplier.
- HD Hyundai Energy Solutions begins mass production of N-Type TOPCon cells
- Complete Review of Hyundai Solar Panels in 2025 - SolarReviews
- Hyundai Solar Panels - The Complete Review - EnergySage
- DAS Solar DAON 4.0 series at 2024 South American Smart Energy Show
- Hyundai Tier 1 435W Solar Panel Review - NRG Clean Power
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-25
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