--- title: "Hyundai vs LG - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare Hyundai vs LG solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/hyundai-vs-lg" --- # Hyundai vs LG Hyundai has the broader catalog (65 vs 24 models). Hyundai leads on peak efficiency at 23.40%. Hyundai leans bifacial (66% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | Hyundai | LG | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | South Korea | South Korea | | Headquarters | Seongnam-si | Seoul | | Founded | 2004 | 1958 | | Employees | 206 | 74,000+ | | Annual capacity | 1.35 GW/year | | | Tier 1 | yes | | | Listed | Korea Stock Exchange: 322000 | KRX: 066570 | | Website | [https://www.hd-hyundaies.co.kr](https://www.hd-hyundaies.co.kr) | [https://www.lg.com](https://www.lg.com) | 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... LG Electronics is a South Korean multinational electronics company. Founded in 1958, LG is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications, and home appliances. Although LG officially closed its solar panel business in 2022, the company continues to offer support for existing... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | Hyundai | LG | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 65 | 24 | +41 | | Max Power | 640 W | 455 W | +185 W | | Avg Power | 442 W | 404 W | +38 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | Hyundai | LG | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 23.40% | 22.10% | +1.30 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 21.49% | 20.74% | +0.75 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | Hyundai | LG | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.300%/°C | -0.315%/°C | +0.014 | | Bifacial Share | 43 (66%) | 4 (17%) | +49 pp | | Avg Warranty | 27.4 yrs | 25.0 yrs | +2.4 yr | ## Efficiency distribution Hyundai skews to higher efficiency: 6% of lineup is 23%+ | Efficiency band | Hyundai | LG | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 7 (10.8%) | 4 (16.7%) | | 20-21% | 17 (26.2%) | 10 (41.7%) | | 21-22% | 12 (18.5%) | 9 (37.5%) | | 22-23% | 25 (38.5%) | 1 (4.2%) | | 23%+ | 4 (6.2%) | 0 | ## Power distribution Hyundai offers more 600W+ panels (5% of lineup) | Power band | Hyundai | LG | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 8 (12.3%) | 13 (54.2%) | | 400-499W | 49 (75.4%) | 11 (45.8%) | | 500-599W | 5 (7.7%) | 0 | | 600-699W | 3 (4.6%) | 0 | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **HJT** (38%) Dominant cell tech: **N-type** (100%) | Technology | Hyundai | LG | | --- | --- | --- | | HJT | 25 (38.5%) | 0 | | PERC | 25 (38.5%) | 0 | | Unknown | 9 (13.8%) | 0 | | TOPCon | 6 (9.2%) | 0 | | N-type | 0 | 24 (100.0%) | ## Top panels, Hyundai | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [HiS-T640NJ](https://comparepv.com/panel/hd-hyundai-energy-solutions-his-t640nj) | 640 | 22.9 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [HiS-T635NJ](https://comparepv.com/panel/hd-hyundai-energy-solutions-his-t635nj) | 635 | 22.7 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [HiS-T630NJ](https://comparepv.com/panel/hd-hyundai-energy-solutions-his-t630nj) | 630 | 22.5 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [HiT-H520LF-FB(ZB)](https://comparepv.com/panel/hyundai-hit-h520lf-fb-zb) | 520 | 23.4 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [HiT-H515LF-FB(ZB)](https://comparepv.com/panel/hyundai-hit-h515lf-fb-zb) | 515 | 23.2 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [HiT-H510LF-FB(ZB)](https://comparepv.com/panel/hyundai-hit-h510lf-fb-zb) | 510 | 22.9 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [HiT-H505LF-FB(ZB)](https://comparepv.com/panel/hyundai-hit-h505lf-fb-zb) | 505 | 22.7 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [HiT-H500LF-FB(ZB)](https://comparepv.com/panel/hyundai-hit-h500lf-fb-zb) | 500 | 22.5 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [HiT-H460LE-FB(ZB)](https://comparepv.com/panel/hyundai-hit-h460le-fb-zb) | 460 | 23.0 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [HiT-H460CE-BF](https://comparepv.com/panel/hyundai-hit-h460ce-bf) | 460 | 23.0 | -0.240 | Monocrystalline | ## Top panels, LG | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [LG455N2W-E6](https://comparepv.com/panel/lg-lg455n2w-e6) | 455 | 20.7 | -0.330 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [LG450N2W-E6](https://comparepv.com/panel/lg-lg450n2w-e6) | 450 | 20.5 | -0.330 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [LG445N2W-E6](https://comparepv.com/panel/lg-lg445n2w-e6) | 445 | 20.2 | -0.330 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [LG440N2T-E6](https://comparepv.com/panel/lg-lg440n2t-e6) | 440 | 19.8 | -0.330 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [LG440N2W-E6](https://comparepv.com/panel/lg-lg440n2w-e6) | 440 | 20.0 | -0.330 | Monocrystalline | | 6 | [LG440QAC-A6](https://comparepv.com/panel/lg-lg440qac-a6) | 440 | 22.1 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 7 | [LG435QAC-A6](https://comparepv.com/panel/lg-lg435qac-a6) | 435 | 21.9 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | | 8 | [LG435N2T-E6](https://comparepv.com/panel/lg-lg435n2t-e6) | 435 | 19.6 | -0.330 | Monocrystalline | | 9 | [LG430N2T-E6](https://comparepv.com/panel/lg-lg430n2t-e6) | 430 | 19.4 | -0.330 | Monocrystalline | | 10 | [LG430QAC-A6](https://comparepv.com/panel/lg-lg430qac-a6) | 430 | 21.6 | -0.290 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary Hyundai Energy Solutions, a division of South Korea's HD Hyundai conglomerate, has been producing solar modules since 1988 and remains an active manufacturer in 2025. The company holds BloombergNEF Tier 1 status, confirming bankability with commercial lenders, and is ranked among the top ten solar panel manufacturers globally by SolarReviews. LG Electronics, also headquartered in South Korea and long considered a premium-tier supplier, formally exited solar panel manufacturing in June 2022, citing supply chain constraints and rising logistics costs. LG's panels are no longer in production, though the company continues to honor its 25-year product and performance warranties for existing installations - often settling claims through pro-rated cash refunds rather than direct panel replacements. For institutional investors and installers evaluating active vendor relationships, Hyundai holds the stronger ongoing footprint. Hyundai's current catalog covers multiple residential and light commercial series. Its entry-level XG line uses PERC-based cells, the mid-range YH series targets standard rooftop installations, and the flagship NF(BK) series deploys N-type TOPCon technology with efficiency reaching up to 22.53%, putting it in the same tier as many premium competitors. LG's discontinued NeON 2 and NeON R lines were built around N-type IBC cell architecture and reached up to 22.3% efficiency, earning a strong reputation among high-end residential installers. Those legacy panels, where still available as new-old-stock, perform well - but sourcing, warranty logistics, and long-term support risk are real concerns. For any buyer making a fresh purchase decision in 2025, the choice is straightforward: Hyundai is the only live option of the two. LG panels may occasionally surface through distributors clearing inventory, but without active manufacturing or a reliable replacement supply chain, buying LG new today carries meaningful counterparty risk. Hyundai's TOPCon-equipped NF series competes respectably with other premium N-type options on efficiency and pricing, and its active warranty and certification infrastructure make it a sound default for residential and small commercial projects. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.solarreviews.com/blog/complete-review-hyundai-solar-panels \| Hyundai Solar Panels - Complete Review 2025 \| review \- https://www.energysage.com/solar/best-solar-panels-complete-ranking/hyundai-solar-panels-complete-review/ \| Hyundai Solar Panels - The Complete Review - EnergySage \| review \- https://www.solarreviews.com/news/lg-announces-end-of-solar-panel-manufacturing \| LG Closes Solar Business - Impact for Customers \| article \- https://www.energysage.com/blog/lg-exiting-solar-industry/ \| What to Know About LG Leaving the Solar Industry - EnergySage \| article \- https://freedomsolarpower.com/blog/lg-no-longer-manufacturing-solar-panels \| LG Stops Making Solar Panels - Why and Warranty Info \| article Sources: \- \[Complete Review Of Hyundai Solar Panels In 2025\](https://www.solarreviews.com/blog/complete-review-hyundai-solar-panels) \- \[Hyundai Solar Panels: The Complete Review - EnergySage\](https://www.energysage.com/solar/best-solar-panels-complete-ranking/hyundai-solar-panels-complete-review/) \- \[LG To Close Solar Business - SolarReviews\](https://www.solarreviews.com/news/lg-announces-end-of-solar-panel-manufacturing) \- \[What to Know About LG Leaving the Solar Industry - EnergySage\](https://www.energysage.com/blog/lg-exiting-solar-industry/) \- \[LG Stops Making Solar Panels - Freedom Solar\](https://freedomsolarpower.com/blog/lg-no-longer-manufacturing-solar-panels) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [Hyundai vs A.B. 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