DMEGC vs Hyundai - solar panel manufacturer comparison

DMEGC

China Founded 1980 Tier 1

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Hyundai

South Korea Founded 2004 Tier 1

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At a glance

DMEGC has the broader catalog (150 vs 65 models). DMEGC leads on peak efficiency at 23.50%.

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.

Panel models

150 65

Highest power

720 Wp 640 Wp

Best efficiency

23.5% 23.4%

Average efficiency

21.4% 21.5%

Bifacial share

73% 66%

Average warranty

30 yrs 27 yrs

The two companies

Company facts, not datasheet figures

DMEGC

DMEGC Solar, founded in 1980, is a global provider of renewable energy solutions, specializing in high-efficiency solar panels for residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects. The company has six manufacturing bases and is known for its integrated supply chain, from wafers to modules. DMEGC Solar is committed...

Founded: 1980
Headquarters: Dongyang, Zhejiang Province, China
Annual capacity: 21 GW/year
Employees: 18,831
Listed: Shenzhen Stock Exchange: SZ: 002056
Tier 1 bankable: Yes

All DMEGC panels Manufacturer site

Hyundai

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
Listed: Korea Stock Exchange: 322000
Tier 1 bankable: Yes

All Hyundai panels Manufacturer site

Catalogue against catalogue

Averages over every model in the database

Metric DMEGC Hyundai

Catalog & Power

Panel Models 150+85 65

Max Power 720 W+80 W 640 W

Avg Power 476 W+33 W 442 W

Efficiency

Max Efficiency 23.50%+0.10 pp 23.40%

Avg Efficiency 21.39% 21.49%+0.10 pp

Reliability & Warranty

Avg Temp Coefficient -0.291%/°C+0.009 -0.300%/°C

Bifacial Share 109 (73%)+7 pp 43 (66%)

Avg Warranty 30.0 yrs+2.6 yr 27.4 yrs

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

Cell technology across the market

Efficiency spread

Share of each catalogue in every efficiency band

DMEGC skews to higher efficiency: 21% of lineup is 23%+

Power spread

Share of each catalogue in every power band

DMEGC offers more 600W+ panels (13% of lineup)

DMEGC cell technology

Share of their models by cell architecture

Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (73%)

Hyundai cell technology

Share of their models by cell architecture

Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (38%)

The flagships

Highest-power models from each brand

DMEGC all models

1 DM720G12T-B66HSWBIMonocrystalline 720 Wp 23.2% -0.290 2 DM715G12T-B66HSWBIMonocrystalline 715 Wp 23.0% -0.290 3 DM710G12T-B66HSWBIMonocrystalline 710 Wp 22.9% -0.290 4 DM705G12T-B66HSWBIMonocrystalline 705 Wp 22.7% -0.290 5 DM700G12T-B66HSWBIMonocrystalline 700 Wp 22.5% -0.290 6 DM695G12T-B66HSWBIMonocrystalline 695 Wp 22.4% -0.290 7 DM650M10T-B78HSWBIMonocrystalline 650 Wp 23.3% -0.290 8 DM645M10T-B78HSWBIMonocrystalline 645 Wp 23.1% -0.290 9 DM640M10T-B78HSWBIMonocrystalline 640 Wp 22.9% -0.290 10 DM635G12RT-B66HSWBIMonocrystalline 635 Wp 23.5% -0.290

Hyundai all models

1 HiS-T640NJBIMonocrystalline 640 Wp 22.9% -0.290 2 HiS-T635NJBIMonocrystalline 635 Wp 22.7% -0.290 3 HiS-T630NJBIMonocrystalline 630 Wp 22.5% -0.290 4 HiT-H520LF-FB(ZB)BIMonocrystalline 520 Wp 23.4% -0.240 5 HiT-H515LF-FB(ZB)BIMonocrystalline 515 Wp 23.2% -0.240 6 HiT-H510LF-FB(ZB)BIMonocrystalline 510 Wp 22.9% -0.240 7 HiT-H505LF-FB(ZB)BIMonocrystalline 505 Wp 22.7% -0.240 8 HiT-H500LF-FB(ZB)BIMonocrystalline 500 Wp 22.5% -0.240 9 HiT-H460LE-FB(ZB)BIMonocrystalline 460 Wp 23.0% -0.240 10 HiT-H460CE-BFBIMonocrystalline 460 Wp 23.0% -0.240

Written summary

DMEGC Solar is a Chinese manufacturer based in Hengdian, Zhejiang, and operates as part of the broader DMEGC Group, a conglomerate with roots in magnetics and electronics. It has held BloombergNEF Tier 1 status for at least six consecutive years through Q3 2025 and received an 'A' bankability rating from PV ModuleTech - upgraded from BBB - reflecting stable financial health. Cell production capacity stands at 23 GW annually and module capacity at 21 GW, with roughly 25 GW shipped in 2025, placing it firmly among the top ten global module suppliers by volume. HD Hyundai Energy Solutions is a South Korean manufacturer operating under the HD Hyundai conglomerate, with production concentrated in Korea. It likewise carries BloombergNEF Tier 1 status and backs modules with warranties ranging from 25 to 30 years, but its disclosed production footprint is considerably smaller, making DMEGC the stronger institutional presence by supply-chain scale.

DMEGC's current lineup pivots decisively on N-type TOPCon technology, encompassing high-power bifacial modules exceeding 650 W for utility-scale and commercial ground-mount projects alongside a lightweight bifacial TOPCon line aimed at weight-sensitive rooftops. HD Hyundai Energy Solutions began mass production of its own N-type TOPCon cells in April 2025, complementing an existing PERC portfolio. Its product families - including the residential XG Series and the bifacial YH Series - are oriented toward rooftop and small commercial applications, priced in a mid-premium band. The company's R&D lab, accredited by both UL and VDE, also has HJT development underway, though HJT is not yet in mainstream commercial shipments.

For utility or large commercial procurement in 2025, DMEGC's volume, logistics depth, and strong bankability ratings give it a clear edge in project finance contexts. Hyundai Energy Solutions is the more natural fit for residential or small commercial buyers who value a Korean-brand heritage, rigorous in-house testing credentials, and competitive warranty terms, and who are less sensitive to per-watt cost. The two brands occupy meaningfully different market tiers rather than being interchangeable.

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Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-02

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