--- title: "Hyundai vs MSolar - Brand Comparison | ComparePV" description: "Compare Hyundai vs MSolar solar panels: full portfolio, efficiency, cell technology breakdown, warranty terms and company background." source: "https://comparepv.com/hyundai-vs-msolar" --- # Hyundai vs MSolar Hyundai has the broader catalog (65 vs 5 models). Hyundai leads on peak efficiency at 23.40%. Hyundai leans bifacial (66% of lineup). ## The two companies | Attribute | Hyundai | MSolar | | --- | --- | --- | | Country | South Korea | | | Headquarters | Seongnam-si | | | Founded | 2004 | | | Employees | 206 | | | Annual capacity | 1.35 GW/year | | | Tier 1 | yes | no | | Listed | Korea Stock Exchange: 322000 | | | Website | [https://www.hd-hyundaies.co.kr](https://www.hd-hyundaies.co.kr) | | 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... ## Catalog & Power | Measure | Hyundai | MSolar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Panel Models | 65 | 5 | +60 | | Max Power | 640 W | 370 W | +270 W | | Avg Power | 442 W | 360 W | +82 W | ## Efficiency | Measure | Hyundai | MSolar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Max Efficiency | 23.40% | 19.80% | +3.60 pp | | Avg Efficiency | 21.49% | 19.27% | +2.22 pp | ## Reliability & Warranty | Measure | Hyundai | MSolar | Margin | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Avg Temp Coefficient | -0.300%/°C | -0.360%/°C | +0.060 | | Bifacial Share | 43 (66%) | 0 (0%) | +66 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 | MSolar | | --- | --- | --- | | \<20% | 7 (10.8%) | 5 (100.0%) | | 20-21% | 17 (26.2%) | 0 | | 21-22% | 12 (18.5%) | 0 | | 22-23% | 25 (38.5%) | 0 | | 23%+ | 4 (6.2%) | 0 | ## Power distribution Hyundai offers more 600W+ panels (5% of lineup) | Power band | Hyundai | MSolar | | --- | --- | --- | | \<400W | 8 (12.3%) | 5 (100.0%) | | 400-499W | 49 (75.4%) | 0 | | 500-599W | 5 (7.7%) | 0 | | 600-699W | 3 (4.6%) | 0 | ## Cell technology Dominant cell tech: **HJT** (38%) | Technology | Hyundai | MSolar | | --- | --- | --- | | HJT | 25 (38.5%) | 0 | | PERC | 25 (38.5%) | 0 | | Unknown | 9 (13.8%) | 5 (100.0%) | | TOPCon | 6 (9.2%) | 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, MSolar | # | Model | Power | Efficiency | Temp. coefficient | Technology | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [MS-370M](https://comparepv.com/panel/msolar-ms-370m) | 370 | 19.8 | -0.360 | Monocrystalline | | 2 | [MS-365M](https://comparepv.com/panel/msolar-ms-365m) | 365 | 19.5 | -0.360 | Monocrystalline | | 3 | [MS-360M](https://comparepv.com/panel/msolar-ms-360m) | 360 | 19.3 | -0.360 | Monocrystalline | | 4 | [MS-355M](https://comparepv.com/panel/msolar-ms-355m) | 355 | 19.0 | -0.360 | Monocrystalline | | 5 | [MS-350M](https://comparepv.com/panel/msolar-ms-350m) | 350 | 18.8 | -0.360 | Monocrystalline | ## Summary Hyundai Heavy Industries Green Energy, a subsidiary of the South Korean conglomerate Hyundai Heavy Industries, has been manufacturing solar modules since 2005 out of its facility in EumSeong, South Korea. The division holds Tier 1 bankable status and serves major markets including the United States, Europe, Japan, and South Korea. Module production capacity has been reported at roughly 800 MW, placing it in the sub-gigawatt tier - credible but well below the multi-GW scale of Chinese market leaders. MSolar is an American company founded in 2018 and headquartered in Woodbridge, Virginia. It has operated primarily as an importer and reseller of panels rather than a large-scale manufacturer, and carries no confirmed Tier 1 or BloombergNEF bankability designation. In June 2026 the company announced a $23.7 million investment to build a 56,000-square-foot vertically integrated factory in Mount Jackson, Virginia, targeting HJT cell and module production. Hyundai carries the stronger institutional footprint by a considerable margin. Hyundai's product lineup spans residential rooftop and commercial applications, with current models leveraging N-type TOPCon and HJT cell technologies and confirmed module efficiencies reaching into the low-to-mid 22% range. Warranties run 25 to 30 years. MSolar's existing catalog consists largely of monocrystalline PERC modules in the 350W-370W output range, with efficiencies reported around 19% to 20% - serviceable for budget residential and small commercial installations. Its forthcoming Virginia facility is designed to pivot toward HJT output for utility-scale and commercial buyers, but that manufacturing capability remains prospective as of mid-2026. For most buyers in 2025 or early 2026, Hyundai is the more reliable default choice: its Tier 1 standing, established production history, and higher-efficiency product range reduce long-term financial and warranty risk. MSolar's domestic manufacturing story is compelling if realized, but without a proven track record or bankability certification, it is better suited to buyers who can tolerate more uncertainty in exchange for potentially lower upfront cost. \---LINKS--- \- https://www.solarreviews.com/blog/complete-review-hyundai-solar-panels \| Complete Review of Hyundai Solar Panels - SolarReviews \| review \- https://nrgcleanpower.com/learning-center/hyundai-tier-1-435w-solar-panel-review/ \| Hyundai Tier 1 435W Solar Panel Review - NRG Clean Power \| review \- https://www.energysage.com/supplier/26376/msolar/ \| mSolar Profile and Reviews - EnergySage 2025 \| review \- https://www.pv-tech.org/msolar-build-us23-7-million-solar-glass-cell-module-factory-virginia/ \| MSolar to build $23.7M solar glass, cell and module factory in Virginia \| article \- https://a1solarstore.com/blog/msolar-solar-panels-review-terra-incognita.html \| mSolar Solar Panels Review - A1 SolarStore Magazine \| review Sources: \- \[Complete Review Of Hyundai Solar Panels - SolarReviews\](https://www.solarreviews.com/blog/complete-review-hyundai-solar-panels) \- \[Hyundai Tier 1 435W Solar Panel Review - NRG Clean Power\](https://nrgcleanpower.com/learning-center/hyundai-tier-1-435w-solar-panel-review/) \- \[mSolar Profile & Reviews - EnergySage\](https://www.energysage.com/supplier/26376/msolar/) \- \[MSolar to build $23.7M solar factory in Virginia - PV Tech\](https://www.pv-tech.org/msolar-build-us23-7-million-solar-glass-cell-module-factory-virginia/) \- \[mSolar Solar Panels Review - A1 SolarStore\](https://a1solarstore.com/blog/msolar-solar-panels-review-terra-incognita.html) Written by claude-sonnet from the figures above. ## Other comparisons - [Hyundai vs A.B. 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