Hyundai vs Kensol - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Hyundai has the broader catalog (65 vs 21 models). Hyundai leads on peak efficiency at 23.40%. Kensol leans bifacial (81% 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
Kensol is a Polish company founded in 2014 that focuses on providing innovative, ecological, and economical solutions for the renewable energy sector. They design equipment tailored to the needs of the Polish market, specializing in photovoltaic (PV) and heating (HVAC) systems. Kensol offers modern and integrated...
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Gliwice, Poland
- Annual capacity
- null GW/year
- Employees
- null
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
Kensol skews to higher efficiency: 10% of lineup is 23%+
Hyundai offers more 600W+ panels (5% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (38%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>N-type</strong> (29%)
The flagships
Written summary
HD Hyundai Energy Solutions is a South Korean manufacturer operating under the HD Hyundai conglomerate, with a solar business spanning several decades and a growing commercial presence in the United States and other major markets. The company has confirmed the start of mass production of N-type TOPCon cells and is simultaneously advancing HJT technology in its R&D pipeline, placing it among the more technologically progressive mid-tier producers. Kensol, by contrast, is a small Polish brand operated under KENO Sp. z o.o., founded around 2014 and primarily serving Central and Eastern European markets. It does not appear on major bankability indices such as BloombergNEF's Tier 1 solar module list, and carries a significantly smaller global footprint. In terms of institutional standing, supply chain depth, and market reach, HD Hyundai Energy Solutions holds a clear advantage.
On the product side, HD Hyundai Energy Solutions offers the XG Series for residential rooftop installations - using half-cut monocrystalline cells with multi-busbar technology - alongside the YH bifacial series suited for ground-mounted residential and small commercial applications. The commercial rollout of N-type TOPCon modules, announced at RE+ 2024, signals a transition toward higher-efficiency product families. Kensol's catalog centers on monocrystalline PERC panels in the 395-475 Wp range, positioned primarily for residential and light commercial rooftop use. Independent technical reviews of Kensol panels are sparse in English-language publications, making a direct efficiency or reliability comparison difficult to substantiate from open sources.
For most buyers outside of Poland and neighboring markets, HD Hyundai Energy Solutions is the more practical default in 2025 - it offers a confirmed TOPCon production roadmap, a 25-year product and performance warranty, and broader installer support networks internationally. Kensol remains a reasonable option for cost-conscious buyers in its home region who can access local service and warranty coverage, but its limited third-party documentation makes it a harder recommendation in wider contexts.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-17
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Comparisons are computed from manufacturer datasheets held in the ComparePV database and may not reflect a brand's complete current lineup. Nothing on this page is paid placement.