Hyundai vs JS Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
JS Solar has the broader catalog (137 vs 65 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
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%+
JS Solar offers more 600W+ panels (5% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (38%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>PERC</strong> (39%)
The flagships
Written summary
Hyundai Energy Solutions - now officially branded HD Hyundai Energy Solutions - is a South Korean manufacturer founded in 2004 and headquartered in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do. It operates as a subsidiary of HD Korea Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd. and is publicly listed on the Korea Stock Exchange. JS Solar (Yixing JS Solar Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese manufacturer also founded in 2004, with production bases across Yixing, Nantong, Jiaxing, Shaoxing, and Yangzhou; search results indicate a self-reported manufacturing capacity of around 10 GW per year with annual module exports of roughly 2 GW. Neither brand appears on the most widely cited BloombergNEF Tier 1 solar module rankings for 2025-2026, which remain dominated by LONGi, JinkoSolar, JA Solar, Trina Solar, and Canadian Solar. Between the two, Hyundai's conglomerate parentage and stock-exchange listing provide the stronger institutional footprint for project finance and insurance purposes.
Hyundai Energy Solutions targets primarily the residential and small commercial rooftop segment, with its XG Series monocrystalline panels in the 350-375 W range and its YH Series bifacial panels suited to ground-mount or dual-glass residential applications. Independent reviews note efficiency ratings on newer models reaching above 22%, alongside a 25-year product and performance warranty and certification through UL and VDE-accredited laboratories. JS Solar covers a noticeably broader wattage span - from compact residential panels to modules above 600 W aimed at commercial or utility-scale use - and carries both residential and commercial configurations according to EnergySage. Specific cell technology for JS Solar's current lineup was not confirmed in available search results, so no claim is made here.
For a typical residential buyer in 2025, Hyundai Energy Solutions is the more straightforward choice: its Korean brand heritage, conglomerate backing, and documented warranty support give installers and project financiers greater comfort. JS Solar may suit EPC contractors seeking a wider wattage range or more price-competitive sourcing for commercial-scale orders, but its lower international visibility and absence from Tier 1 lists mean that thorough due diligence on its warranty-service network is advisable before committing to a large deployment.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-05-26
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