Hyundai vs Loom Solar - solar panel manufacturer comparison
Hyundai has the broader catalog (65 vs 10 models). Hyundai leads on peak efficiency at 23.40%. Loom Solar leans bifacial (80% 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
Loom Solar is an Indian manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and lithium batteries, primarily serving the residential and commercial segments. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Faridabad, Haryana, the company sells its products through a network of over 10,000 dealers across India and exports to more than 10...
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Faridabad, India
- Annual capacity
- 0.3 GW/year
- Employees
- 100-500
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
Loom Solar skews to higher efficiency: 30% of lineup is 23%+
Loom Solar offers more 600W+ panels (40% of lineup)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>HJT</strong> (38%)
Dominant cell tech: <strong>TOPCon</strong> (70%)
The flagships
Written summary
Hyundai Energy Solutions is a South Korean manufacturer operating as a subsidiary of HD Hyundai, with roots in solar technology dating back to 2004 and its establishment as an independent entity in 2016. The company holds Bloomberg NEF Tier 1 bankability status, meaning commercial banks have repeatedly financed projects built around its modules, and it operates roughly 1.4 GW of annual cell and module production capacity at its South Korean facility. Loom Solar, by contrast, is an Indian startup founded in 2018 by brothers Amol and Amod Anand, headquartered in Faridabad, Haryana. It is ISO 9001-2015 certified and recognized as a startup by the Government of India but does not appear on Bloomberg NEF Tier 1 lists. Hyundai carries a substantially stronger institutional footprint for financed and large-scale projects.
On the product side, Hyundai Energy Solutions has recently moved into N-type TOPCon cell manufacturing - confirmed by a 2024 mass-production announcement - and its panels reach efficiencies around 20.5-20.6%, with degradation rates the company warrants at no more than 0.4% annually and a 25-year performance guarantee. The lineup is positioned primarily at residential rooftops and mid-scale commercial installations in North America, Australia, and Europe. Loom Solar builds its range around Mono-PERC cells and targets the Indian residential and small commercial market, with a distribution network spanning over 500 districts and roughly 3,500 resellers. Its 25-year performance warranty is standard for the segment, though customer reviews note inconsistent quality control at delivery.
For buyers in established Western markets or any project requiring bankable financing, Hyundai Energy Solutions is the more defensible default - its Tier 1 status, TOPCon technology, and proven degradation warranties reflect a mature industrial operation. Loom Solar occupies a different niche: it is a cost-accessible option for price-sensitive Indian households and small businesses where its dense distribution network adds genuine value, but it is not a direct substitute for buyers who need institutional backing or export-grade documentation.
Generated by Claude Sonnet · 2026-06-07
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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.